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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 | Kris Dunn |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 296.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 39.25 | 4.51 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 39.00 | 4.59 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,800 | 36.82 | 4.72 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 23.96 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,600 | 19.59 | 5.44 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,800 | 36.82 | 4.72 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,100 | 23.96 | 4.70 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 39.00 | 4.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 39.72 | 4.51 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,800 | 38.04 | 4.88 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,900 | 27.79 | 5.67 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,400 | 25.29 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,900 | 27.79 | 5.67 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,000 | 20.85 | 5.21 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,800 | 38.04 | 4.88 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,400 | 25.29 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 58.53 | 4.76 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,000 | 32.24 | 4.61 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,500 | 26.34 | 4.79 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $5,500 | 25.46 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,800 | 23.19 | 4.83 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,500 | 26.34 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 58.53 | 4.76 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,100 | 19.36 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 46.30 | 4.72 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,500 | 41.08 | 4.32 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 35.20 | 4.69 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,400 | 31.58 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,500 | 27.90 | 5.07 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,400 | 31.58 | 4.93 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 27.06 | 4.92 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 30.82 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 40.83 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 38.58 | 4.82 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 36.63 | 4.82 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,300 | 29.34 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 40.83 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 38.58 | 4.82 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 36.63 | 4.82 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,300 | 29.34 | 4.66 |
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.