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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 | Tyler Ulis |
| PG | Isaiah Taylor |
| SG | Damion Lee |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 328.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 54.14 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 44.44 | 4.63 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 35.38 | 4.72 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 35.24 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,200 | 27.31 | 6.50 |
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $4,800 | 28.64 | 5.97 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,400 | 26.73 | 4.95 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,000 | 24.37 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 55.65 | 4.92 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 39.41 | 5.25 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 38.46 | 4.93 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 38.45 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,000 | 25.15 | 6.29 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,900 | 21.85 | 5.60 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 39.41 | 5.25 |
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $4,200 | 20.99 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 59.37 | 4.83 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.49 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.76 | 5.03 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,600 | 35.94 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,900 | 27.93 | 7.16 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 33.80 | 5.63 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,200 | 22.33 | 5.32 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.76 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 60.60 | 4.93 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 43.86 | 4.57 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 37.93 | 4.80 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,400 | 35.70 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,500 | 19.22 | 5.49 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,600 | 25.21 | 5.48 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,100 | 27.87 | 5.46 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,500 | 29.85 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 46.53 | 4.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 45.21 | 4.61 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 40.70 | 5.50 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 40.25 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $3,800 | 21.54 | 5.67 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 40.70 | 5.50 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,400 | 28.91 | 5.35 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 39.33 | 5.24 |
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.