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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 303.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,500 | 37.01 | 4.93 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 36.93 | 4.73 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,000 | 36.64 | 4.58 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 34.05 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,900 | 26.85 | 5.48 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 34.05 | 5.08 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $5,200 | 26.21 | 5.04 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,500 | 37.01 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 39.59 | 4.35 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 35.41 | 4.78 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,600 | 32.49 | 4.92 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,900 | 30.77 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,600 | 32.49 | 4.92 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,000 | 23.98 | 4.80 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,000 | 28.79 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,100 | 59.16 | 4.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 56.87 | 4.55 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $6,300 | 30.32 | 4.81 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,200 | 29.69 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,800 | 26.10 | 5.44 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,700 | 28.78 | 5.05 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,900 | 19.13 | 4.91 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 29.36 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 44.66 | 5.25 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 41.47 | 4.27 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,200 | 39.58 | 4.30 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 39.53 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $3,500 | 25.22 | 7.21 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,600 | 25.68 | 7.13 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,500 | 29.70 | 6.60 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,100 | 28.57 | 5.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 48.94 | 4.49 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 47.04 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 45.94 | 4.59 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 41.84 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,800 | 24.42 | 5.09 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 41.84 | 4.98 |
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $3,800 | 17.91 | 4.71 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,700 | 17.25 | 4.66 |
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.