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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Brandan Wright |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.59 |
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 | $10,400 | 52.30 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 46.25 | 4.63 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 45.88 | 5.46 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 39.33 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,300 | 25.00 | 5.81 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 45.88 | 5.46 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,800 | 25.46 | 5.30 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,300 | 36.87 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 53.46 | 4.95 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 44.12 | 5.38 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 38.83 | 4.85 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 38.72 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 44.12 | 5.38 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,000 | 21.21 | 5.30 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,800 | 25.01 | 5.21 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 33.38 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.25 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 37.61 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,500 | 36.20 | 4.26 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $7,300 | 30.47 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,800 | 20.13 | 5.30 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,800 | 25.19 | 5.25 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,900 | 30.28 | 5.13 |
| James Ennis III | MEM | $4,100 | 20.86 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,700 | 44.79 | 4.62 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 40.28 | 4.48 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.01 | 5.00 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 39.28 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,600 | 30.27 | 5.40 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,300 | 22.99 | 5.35 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,000 | 21.07 | 5.27 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,900 | 25.80 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 47.25 | 4.82 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 43.33 | 5.16 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 42.08 | 4.95 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,600 | 39.16 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandan Wright | MEM | $3,000 | 18.22 | 6.07 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,900 | 21.18 | 5.43 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,200 | 27.99 | 5.38 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 35.52 | 5.30 |
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.