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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 | Shaquille Harrison |
| PG | Ryan Arcidiacono |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 41.50 | 4.46 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,200 | 39.46 | 4.81 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 38.58 | 4.38 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 38.29 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,800 | 27.44 | 5.72 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,600 | 20.05 | 5.57 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,700 | 18.53 | 5.01 |
| Alex Caruso | LAL | $4,200 | 20.52 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 56.71 | 4.73 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,000 | 45.13 | 4.51 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,500 | 41.12 | 4.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 38.54 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,200 | 22.63 | 5.39 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,100 | 27.02 | 5.30 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,300 | 20.63 | 4.80 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,500 | 21.50 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 51.80 | 4.71 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 50.62 | 4.08 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 44.62 | 4.29 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,600 | 35.50 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,900 | 25.35 | 5.17 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,500 | 17.31 | 4.94 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,400 | 26.47 | 4.90 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $5,200 | 25.24 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,400 | 41.11 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 40.30 | 4.38 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 39.08 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 36.30 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,100 | 22.80 | 5.56 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $5,000 | 27.05 | 5.41 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,500 | 28.69 | 5.22 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,300 | 21.95 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,800 | 54.55 | 4.62 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 46.54 | 4.35 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,900 | 44.09 | 4.45 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 43.20 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,300 | 31.16 | 4.95 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,900 | 23.95 | 4.89 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,700 | 22.78 | 4.85 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,500 | 35.99 | 4.80 |
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.