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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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $56,000 |
| Expected Points | 281.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.15 | 4.48 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 39.87 | 4.69 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,500 | 34.35 | 4.58 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 32.27 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,100 | 28.87 | 5.66 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,700 | 28.16 | 4.94 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 24.68 | 4.94 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 32.27 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,100 | 40.43 | 4.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 35.05 | 4.38 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 34.46 | 4.31 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $6,600 | 31.30 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,100 | 23.78 | 5.80 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,800 | 29.04 | 5.01 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,200 | 20.85 | 4.96 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,400 | 25.75 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 55.06 | 4.63 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,700 | 31.36 | 4.68 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,400 | 30.53 | 4.77 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 30.14 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,100 | 22.50 | 5.49 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 21.79 | 5.19 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,900 | 25.08 | 5.12 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 27.29 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 40.45 | 4.49 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 36.91 | 4.24 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,500 | 30.42 | 6.76 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,000 | 30.18 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,500 | 30.42 | 6.76 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,000 | 23.07 | 5.77 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,400 | 22.22 | 5.05 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,000 | 25.01 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 47.78 | 4.55 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $10,200 | 44.31 | 4.34 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 39.35 | 4.63 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,100 | 37.00 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,000 | 22.22 | 5.56 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $3,700 | 20.01 | 5.41 |
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,500 | 17.60 | 5.03 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.11 | 4.94 |
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.