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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 | Ian Clark |
| PG | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 41.43 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 39.00 | 4.70 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,800 | 38.74 | 4.97 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $8,100 | 35.98 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,500 | 20.24 | 5.78 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,500 | 19.15 | 5.47 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,000 | 30.56 | 5.09 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,800 | 28.84 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 43.97 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 39.21 | 4.51 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,500 | 38.15 | 5.09 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,200 | 37.17 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,900 | 26.86 | 5.48 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,500 | 28.72 | 5.22 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,200 | 37.17 | 5.16 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,500 | 38.15 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 56.20 | 4.53 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 55.73 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,100 | 50.95 | 4.59 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 34.09 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,300 | 32.21 | 5.11 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 34.09 | 5.01 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,100 | 25.29 | 4.96 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,800 | 23.37 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.37 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $9,200 | 39.34 | 4.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 38.22 | 4.66 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 36.70 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 23.61 | 5.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,100 | 25.07 | 4.92 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.37 | 4.80 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,200 | 29.60 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 57.16 | 4.76 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 44.81 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 40.49 | 4.82 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 39.59 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 36.47 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 40.49 | 4.82 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,900 | 28.27 | 4.79 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 57.16 | 4.76 |
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.