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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jason Smith |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 327.46 |
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 | $9,700 | 50.53 | 5.21 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 40.53 | 4.83 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,100 | 38.99 | 4.81 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 38.38 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,000 | 25.89 | 6.47 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 50.53 | 5.21 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $5,200 | 26.96 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.34 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 39.39 | 4.86 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 37.70 | 5.24 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 35.94 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $5,400 | 30.44 | 5.64 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,200 | 27.93 | 5.37 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 37.70 | 5.24 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.34 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 58.94 | 4.68 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 54.71 | 5.26 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,900 | 36.40 | 4.61 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 33.40 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,800 | 21.35 | 5.62 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,100 | 21.85 | 5.33 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 54.71 | 5.26 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,100 | 26.81 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 61.58 | 5.22 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 45.51 | 4.95 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,700 | 42.75 | 4.41 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 40.97 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,100 | 19.69 | 6.35 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $3,800 | 22.82 | 6.00 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 61.58 | 5.22 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,800 | 24.88 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,700 | 58.63 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 46.06 | 4.70 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 41.99 | 4.56 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 40.84 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,300 | 25.38 | 5.90 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,800 | 30.66 | 5.29 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 31.06 | 5.18 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 38.59 | 5.15 |
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.