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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Jarell Martin |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.45 |
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 | 47.23 | 4.87 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 40.47 | 4.88 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.06 | 4.71 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 38.26 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 38.26 | 5.24 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,600 | 18.27 | 5.08 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,600 | 23.10 | 5.02 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,900 | 19.59 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 53.54 | 4.74 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 42.63 | 4.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 38.76 | 4.56 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,800 | 37.34 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 35.90 | 4.92 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 42.63 | 4.84 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,400 | 30.65 | 4.79 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,800 | 37.34 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 56.55 | 4.52 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,000 | 31.55 | 4.51 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 30.49 | 5.08 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 30.49 | 5.08 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,600 | 18.20 | 5.06 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,000 | 19.61 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 63.06 | 5.04 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 39.91 | 4.54 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,000 | 39.23 | 4.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 35.57 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,600 | 28.35 | 6.16 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $3,600 | 21.31 | 5.92 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,300 | 30.47 | 5.75 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,200 | 23.23 | 5.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 45.98 | 4.64 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 43.18 | 4.54 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,500 | 41.73 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 41.02 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,900 | 21.64 | 5.55 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,800 | 31.67 | 5.46 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 39.86 | 5.11 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 33.12 | 5.02 |
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.