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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| PG | Reggie Jackson |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 320.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 44.78 | 4.82 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,400 | 43.46 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 42.91 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 39.34 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,000 | 25.36 | 6.34 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 30.20 | 5.81 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,700 | 24.57 | 5.23 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 22.91 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 43.03 | 5.31 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,500 | 39.08 | 4.60 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,200 | 33.60 | 4.67 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,400 | 32.90 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,500 | 19.55 | 5.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 43.03 | 5.31 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,500 | 18.56 | 5.30 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,100 | 30.82 | 5.05 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 54.70 | 4.76 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 45.83 | 4.72 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 31.02 | 5.35 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 29.87 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $4,700 | 29.02 | 6.17 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 19.68 | 5.62 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 31.02 | 5.35 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,600 | 19.03 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 44.68 | 4.70 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 37.40 | 4.79 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 36.22 | 4.31 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,300 | 35.71 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,200 | 31.01 | 5.96 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,000 | 27.92 | 5.58 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 23.72 | 5.05 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,500 | 22.62 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 52.87 | 4.52 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 48.03 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,100 | 45.70 | 5.02 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,200 | 41.63 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,100 | 26.31 | 5.16 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,600 | 33.47 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,100 | 45.70 | 5.02 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 40.69 | 4.96 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.