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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 | John Wall |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Eric Moreland |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 302.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 49.84 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,100 | 47.93 | 4.75 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,200 | 44.65 | 4.85 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 42.19 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,000 | 30.10 | 5.02 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,800 | 24.09 | 5.02 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 49.84 | 4.98 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,200 | 44.65 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 40.73 | 4.38 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 40.47 | 5.12 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 40.00 | 4.65 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $8,000 | 35.08 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,700 | 29.42 | 5.16 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 40.47 | 5.12 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,000 | 25.17 | 5.03 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,300 | 31.57 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 57.25 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 47.50 | 4.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,800 | 44.44 | 4.53 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,100 | 27.30 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,300 | 23.47 | 5.46 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,000 | 19.78 | 4.95 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 57.25 | 4.89 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $3,700 | 17.94 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 50.81 | 4.54 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 42.07 | 4.62 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 40.86 | 4.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 36.87 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Moreland | DET | $3,500 | 17.93 | 5.12 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,200 | 20.48 | 4.88 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $3,900 | 18.94 | 4.86 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 40.86 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,200 | 50.20 | 4.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 44.80 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 40.31 | 4.16 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 35.50 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 20.10 | 5.43 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,600 | 23.90 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 44.80 | 4.98 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,900 | 33.34 | 4.83 |
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.