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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Isaiah Taylor |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Dewayne Dedmon |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 319.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 39.39 | 4.58 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $8,600 | 37.22 | 4.33 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,600 | 35.77 | 4.71 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,300 | 34.98 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,500 | 27.23 | 7.78 |
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $3,600 | 23.81 | 6.61 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,000 | 23.54 | 5.88 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,500 | 20.12 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,800 | 40.20 | 5.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 39.76 | 5.03 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,800 | 37.99 | 4.87 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,200 | 34.60 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,700 | 19.74 | 5.34 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,500 | 18.46 | 5.27 |
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $4,100 | 21.32 | 5.20 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,800 | 40.20 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 59.84 | 4.79 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,500 | 37.13 | 4.95 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,500 | 36.52 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 32.86 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 22.97 | 6.38 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.43 | 5.08 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 32.86 | 4.98 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,800 | 23.82 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 42.00 | 4.29 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 39.71 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,500 | 37.51 | 4.41 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 36.21 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,700 | 24.49 | 5.21 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,700 | 28.58 | 5.01 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,600 | 17.95 | 4.98 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 39.71 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 48.56 | 4.50 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 43.66 | 4.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 40.94 | 4.71 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,700 | 40.60 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Williams | PHO | $3,800 | 20.83 | 5.48 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $4,800 | 26.20 | 5.46 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 29.34 | 5.33 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 18.49 | 5.28 |
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.