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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bismack Biyombo |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $57,600 |
| Expected Points | 298.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 34.71 | 4.63 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,800 | 34.29 | 5.04 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $5,600 | 32.18 | 5.75 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,100 | 32.14 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $5,600 | 32.18 | 5.75 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,800 | 34.29 | 5.04 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 22.47 | 4.99 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $5,200 | 25.95 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 42.20 | 4.44 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 40.65 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 37.45 | 4.86 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 35.90 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,800 | 23.46 | 6.17 |
| Kobi Simmons | MEM | $3,500 | 19.53 | 5.58 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,300 | 28.59 | 5.39 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,000 | 21.24 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 57.51 | 5.04 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $8,000 | 37.59 | 4.70 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 33.31 | 4.90 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $6,000 | 32.68 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,500 | 25.14 | 5.59 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $6,000 | 32.68 | 5.45 |
| Jamel Artis | ORL | $3,800 | 19.33 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 57.51 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 58.67 | 4.51 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 45.03 | 4.69 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 35.29 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 34.77 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,900 | 25.66 | 6.58 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,700 | 22.01 | 5.95 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $4,100 | 22.96 | 5.60 |
| Khem Birch | ORL | $4,200 | 23.48 | 5.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 46.45 | 4.64 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 43.47 | 4.14 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,700 | 38.89 | 4.47 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,300 | 35.63 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 19.86 | 5.67 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $5,300 | 28.35 | 5.35 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,100 | 21.91 | 5.34 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 25.53 | 5.32 |
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.