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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Tomas Satoransky |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Cedi Osman |
| PF | Daniel Theis |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 329.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 52.95 | 4.73 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 44.25 | 4.81 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 42.16 | 4.58 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 36.65 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 30.24 | 7.38 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,300 | 25.78 | 6.00 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,300 | 27.92 | 5.27 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,800 | 30.17 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,100 | 42.43 | 4.66 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 42.21 | 4.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 38.63 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 37.43 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | WAS | $3,600 | 23.58 | 6.55 |
| Langston Galloway | DET | $3,500 | 21.48 | 6.14 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,800 | 28.40 | 5.92 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,100 | 27.84 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,100 | 54.79 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.36 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 40.62 | 4.62 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,000 | 34.56 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,500 | 19.30 | 5.52 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,700 | 25.33 | 5.39 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,100 | 54.79 | 4.94 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,000 | 34.56 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 60.91 | 4.91 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 35.81 | 4.65 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 34.80 | 5.19 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 34.77 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $4,400 | 28.99 | 6.59 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,600 | 22.29 | 6.19 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $3,500 | 18.50 | 5.29 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 34.80 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 51.75 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 45.99 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 44.94 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,300 | 28.68 | 5.41 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $3,900 | 20.11 | 5.16 |
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.