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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| PG | Tyler Ennis |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.89 |
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 | $12,300 | 58.74 | 4.78 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,900 | 51.69 | 5.22 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 44.60 | 4.55 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 44.36 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,500 | 28.04 | 8.01 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $4,100 | 23.68 | 5.78 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,100 | 21.68 | 5.29 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,900 | 51.69 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 41.12 | 5.27 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 39.16 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 38.56 | 4.28 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 37.96 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 36.19 | 5.48 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,600 | 34.96 | 5.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 41.12 | 5.27 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,800 | 23.72 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.89 | 4.86 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 51.13 | 4.52 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 46.21 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,500 | 45.25 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,900 | 27.44 | 5.60 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $6,200 | 31.55 | 5.09 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,400 | 21.51 | 4.89 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 55.89 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 50.99 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.92 | 4.87 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,200 | 38.95 | 4.23 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 38.64 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,400 | 31.84 | 4.98 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $6,000 | 29.69 | 4.95 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,500 | 26.90 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.92 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 53.96 | 4.50 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 47.92 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 45.55 | 4.60 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 43.32 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $3,500 | 20.22 | 5.78 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 33.17 | 5.53 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,700 | 34.10 | 5.09 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $5,200 | 26.15 | 5.03 |
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.