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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | Al Jefferson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 320.91 |
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 | $10,500 | 47.10 | 4.49 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 46.33 | 5.15 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 46.17 | 4.86 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 43.15 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,600 | 26.82 | 5.83 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $3,900 | 21.36 | 5.48 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $7,500 | 40.62 | 5.42 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,600 | 28.96 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 37.69 | 4.83 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,700 | 37.03 | 5.53 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 36.11 | 0.00 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,100 | 35.88 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,700 | 26.32 | 5.60 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,700 | 37.03 | 5.53 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,100 | 27.28 | 5.35 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,000 | 26.68 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 52.54 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.15 | 4.81 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 36.75 | 4.22 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 33.44 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,100 | 23.99 | 5.85 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,300 | 28.50 | 5.38 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,500 | 29.09 | 5.29 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 25.05 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 53.78 | 4.76 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 51.46 | 4.72 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,700 | 42.66 | 5.54 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 38.55 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $3,800 | 23.43 | 6.17 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,900 | 28.70 | 5.86 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 35.71 | 5.67 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,200 | 28.89 | 5.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 54.50 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 46.65 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 43.94 | 5.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 40.17 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,100 | 18.43 | 5.95 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $3,800 | 22.39 | 5.89 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,800 | 36.19 | 5.32 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 43.94 | 5.23 |
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.