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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 | John Wall |
| PG | Derrick Rose |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| PF | Trey Lyles |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 322.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 45.01 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,600 | 41.92 | 3.96 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,100 | 39.58 | 4.35 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,400 | 38.43 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,700 | 21.58 | 5.83 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,900 | 27.58 | 5.63 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,500 | 29.98 | 5.45 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 24.43 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.02 | 4.60 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 39.31 | 4.37 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 36.97 | 4.35 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 33.04 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,000 | 29.77 | 7.44 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,600 | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,500 | 30.05 | 5.46 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,700 | 20.22 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,100 | 53.01 | 4.78 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 32.77 | 4.68 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 32.62 | 4.41 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $5,900 | 28.00 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,800 | 26.15 | 5.45 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,900 | 26.66 | 5.44 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,000 | 25.04 | 5.01 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,200 | 25.04 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 36.16 | 4.58 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 35.19 | 4.57 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,400 | 33.34 | 4.50 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 33.19 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,600 | 27.15 | 7.54 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,500 | 32.49 | 5.91 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,100 | 28.27 | 5.54 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 20.21 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 47.32 | 4.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 43.27 | 4.16 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,300 | 42.89 | 4.61 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,900 | 40.35 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,000 | 24.29 | 4.86 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,200 | 35.01 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 47.32 | 4.83 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,300 | 30.17 | 4.79 |
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.