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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Allonzo Trier |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Trey Lyles |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,800 | 38.44 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 34.90 | 4.78 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,000 | 29.29 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,900 | 24.20 | 4.94 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 34.90 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,800 | 26.95 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 38.83 | 4.57 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,000 | 33.78 | 4.83 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,500 | 26.94 | 4.90 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,900 | 24.34 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,700 | 19.14 | 5.17 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,900 | 24.34 | 4.97 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,500 | 26.94 | 4.90 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,000 | 33.78 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 52.48 | 4.69 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 44.10 | 4.41 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,900 | 34.74 | 4.40 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 28.18 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $4,800 | 25.18 | 5.25 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 25.51 | 5.10 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 28.18 | 4.94 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 20.43 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 43.81 | 4.47 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,700 | 31.02 | 4.63 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,000 | 30.67 | 4.38 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,100 | 30.00 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,800 | 20.88 | 5.49 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,500 | 21.96 | 4.88 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 22.93 | 4.78 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,300 | 20.54 | 4.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 48.26 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 44.28 | 4.92 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $10,000 | 40.84 | 4.08 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 38.19 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,800 | 19.47 | 5.12 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,600 | 37.59 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 44.28 | 4.92 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,800 | 22.94 | 4.78 |
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.