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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 | Ish Smith |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Reggie Bullock |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Anthony Tolliver |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 310.73 |
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 | $12,000 | 56.09 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 36.24 | 4.71 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,800 | 33.70 | 5.81 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,800 | 29.02 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,800 | 33.70 | 5.81 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,800 | 29.02 | 5.00 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,400 | 25.65 | 4.75 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,700 | 22.29 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 42.47 | 5.06 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $7,200 | 32.20 | 4.47 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,900 | 26.89 | 4.56 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,400 | 24.72 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 42.47 | 5.06 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,400 | 24.72 | 4.58 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,900 | 26.89 | 4.56 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $7,200 | 32.20 | 4.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 53.52 | 4.87 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 39.43 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,000 | 28.16 | 4.69 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 26.89 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,500 | 26.51 | 7.57 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 53.52 | 4.87 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 39.43 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,000 | 28.16 | 4.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 40.32 | 4.43 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 39.28 | 4.62 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 30.85 | 4.67 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 30.67 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,500 | 18.50 | 5.29 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,400 | 27.70 | 5.13 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,100 | 24.38 | 4.78 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 30.67 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,800 | 48.65 | 4.50 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 44.49 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,100 | 35.71 | 5.03 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,400 | 33.85 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,600 | 24.37 | 6.77 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,900 | 21.59 | 5.53 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,700 | 30.36 | 5.33 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $4,200 | 22.40 | 5.33 |
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.