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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Mario Chalmers |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 43.99 | 4.58 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.42 | 4.51 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 40.49 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 34.57 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,800 | 21.39 | 5.63 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,600 | 20.17 | 5.60 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,800 | 25.20 | 5.25 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,200 | 21.96 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 51.92 | 4.55 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,900 | 44.75 | 4.52 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 38.42 | 4.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 37.77 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 23.30 | 4.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $5,400 | 25.90 | 4.80 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,400 | 21.04 | 4.78 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,100 | 24.32 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 52.87 | 4.85 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 51.00 | 4.40 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 28.95 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $6,300 | 28.93 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,300 | 21.06 | 4.90 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 52.87 | 4.85 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,600 | 22.11 | 4.81 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,600 | 21.98 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 54.40 | 4.73 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,400 | 42.76 | 4.55 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 40.79 | 4.69 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 40.68 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,600 | 28.96 | 5.17 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,600 | 22.91 | 4.98 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,800 | 23.42 | 4.88 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,100 | 19.84 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,700 | 52.71 | 4.50 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,900 | 43.60 | 4.40 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 43.35 | 4.34 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 38.32 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,600 | 19.87 | 5.52 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,700 | 24.90 | 5.30 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,300 | 21.43 | 4.98 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 38.32 | 4.91 |
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.