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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 | Ryan Arcidiacono |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SF | Cedi Osman |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 312.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 44.86 | 4.67 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 44.19 | 4.37 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 42.84 | 4.76 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 42.54 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $4,000 | 22.58 | 5.64 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,500 | 30.26 | 5.50 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 37.82 | 5.48 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,500 | 24.39 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 61.12 | 4.89 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,500 | 44.91 | 4.73 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 41.40 | 4.55 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,000 | 39.88 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,700 | 19.90 | 5.38 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,500 | 29.35 | 5.34 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 29.85 | 5.33 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $6,000 | 31.90 | 5.32 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 54.44 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 44.73 | 4.47 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,400 | 33.02 | 5.16 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 31.34 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,700 | 20.20 | 5.46 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,400 | 33.02 | 5.16 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,800 | 24.46 | 5.10 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,900 | 19.29 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,900 | 43.06 | 4.84 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.57 | 4.84 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.70 | 4.96 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,400 | 37.86 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,800 | 22.57 | 5.94 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,600 | 26.91 | 5.85 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $4,600 | 24.81 | 5.39 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,400 | 37.86 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 51.09 | 4.73 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 46.71 | 4.41 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,300 | 39.80 | 4.79 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,200 | 39.77 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,200 | 39.77 | 5.52 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 29.93 | 5.25 |
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $5,000 | 26.24 | 5.25 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,600 | 38.95 | 5.13 |
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.