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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 46.22 | 4.76 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,700 | 36.12 | 4.69 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 35.24 | 5.26 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,600 | 31.08 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 35.24 | 5.26 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,800 | 29.92 | 5.16 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,400 | 27.35 | 5.06 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,900 | 19.66 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,500 | 35.10 | 4.68 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 33.14 | 4.80 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 31.87 | 4.43 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,600 | 30.71 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,600 | 26.69 | 5.80 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,400 | 23.45 | 5.33 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.15 | 5.14 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,100 | 19.74 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 57.84 | 4.74 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,400 | 32.54 | 4.40 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 31.57 | 5.18 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,900 | 27.52 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $3,900 | 21.65 | 5.55 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 31.57 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 57.84 | 4.74 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,100 | 19.23 | 4.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 41.14 | 4.33 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,100 | 29.66 | 4.18 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 27.44 | 4.73 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $6,400 | 27.40 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,500 | 23.46 | 5.21 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.73 | 5.16 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,200 | 25.06 | 4.82 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,800 | 27.44 | 4.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.11 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 44.89 | 4.36 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 38.39 | 4.99 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,700 | 36.32 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,700 | 38.39 | 4.99 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 50.11 | 4.77 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,700 | 36.32 | 4.72 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,000 | 22.13 | 4.43 |
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.