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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Jarrett Jack |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 299.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,900 | 35.66 | 4.51 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 32.58 | 4.46 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 32.53 | 4.65 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,500 | 28.97 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SAS | $3,900 | 18.58 | 4.76 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,800 | 22.35 | 4.66 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,100 | 19.07 | 4.65 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 32.53 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.22 | 4.79 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,800 | 38.61 | 4.95 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,900 | 28.35 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,400 | 22.59 | 5.13 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $3,600 | 17.97 | 4.99 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,800 | 38.61 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,600 | 56.82 | 4.51 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 43.07 | 4.79 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 30.55 | 4.63 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,100 | 29.30 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,400 | 23.25 | 5.28 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 28.79 | 5.05 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,400 | 26.43 | 4.89 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 43.07 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,700 | 45.01 | 4.64 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 44.25 | 4.42 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.52 | 4.88 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $7,500 | 31.65 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 30.09 | 5.68 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,100 | 25.34 | 4.97 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,600 | 22.53 | 4.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.52 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 45.89 | 4.25 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.17 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 41.30 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 35.46 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,700 | 27.75 | 5.90 |
| Tyler Zeller | BKN | $3,600 | 18.22 | 5.06 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.17 | 4.80 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 28.35 | 4.72 |
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.