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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.64 |
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 | $11,500 | 54.35 | 4.73 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 47.31 | 5.09 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 38.73 | 4.35 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $8,000 | 38.60 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 47.31 | 5.09 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,500 | 22.36 | 4.97 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,400 | 21.83 | 4.96 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 31.73 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 52.80 | 4.59 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 35.52 | 0.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,600 | 28.96 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,000 | 24.13 | 4.83 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,200 | 19.59 | 4.66 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 52.80 | 4.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 54.72 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 33.80 | 4.07 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 30.57 | 4.78 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,600 | 29.98 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 54.72 | 4.84 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 30.57 | 4.78 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 23.86 | 4.59 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $5,300 | 24.31 | 4.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 47.25 | 4.04 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 45.15 | 4.65 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 37.86 | 4.11 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $7,400 | 33.98 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,300 | 16.63 | 5.04 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 26.85 | 4.79 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,900 | 23.40 | 4.77 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,400 | 20.98 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 57.52 | 4.79 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 42.69 | 4.74 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 40.45 | 4.70 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,000 | 39.50 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,700 | 18.87 | 5.10 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 34.72 | 4.96 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 57.52 | 4.79 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 39.25 | 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.