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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 315.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 43.06 | 4.78 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 40.88 | 4.49 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 40.08 | 4.77 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,500 | 35.98 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,000 | 19.34 | 6.45 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,400 | 31.20 | 4.87 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,200 | 34.68 | 4.82 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,500 | 35.98 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 54.36 | 4.61 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 39.84 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 37.92 | 5.42 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,500 | 34.13 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,500 | 28.85 | 6.41 |
| Nick Young | GS | $3,000 | 18.35 | 6.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 37.92 | 5.42 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,200 | 16.88 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 56.39 | 4.70 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,700 | 31.60 | 4.72 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 31.14 | 4.72 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 30.55 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,100 | 25.70 | 6.27 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $4,000 | 24.33 | 6.08 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,600 | 28.77 | 5.14 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,300 | 26.52 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 48.07 | 4.58 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,100 | 44.03 | 4.84 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 43.96 | 4.53 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.53 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,800 | 32.15 | 6.70 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,500 | 27.73 | 5.04 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,200 | 31.05 | 5.01 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 22.17 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 48.50 | 5.00 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 39.74 | 4.46 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,100 | 39.49 | 4.88 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 37.02 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,700 | 20.82 | 5.63 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,500 | 27.90 | 5.07 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 37.02 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 48.50 | 5.00 |
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.