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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 | Derrick Rose |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Jared Dudley |
| Util | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 55.11 | 4.75 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $11,100 | 48.31 | 4.35 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 44.41 | 4.44 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 42.74 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $4,000 | 21.64 | 5.41 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 40.73 | 4.97 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,600 | 19.50 | 5.42 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 44.41 | 4.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 38.80 | 4.79 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 36.58 | 4.57 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,000 | 33.05 | 4.72 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,100 | 32.73 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,000 | 26.07 | 5.21 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 36.58 | 4.57 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 25.10 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 38.80 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 55.13 | 4.71 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,500 | 35.04 | 4.12 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 31.36 | 4.75 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 30.31 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $3,800 | 18.43 | 4.85 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 30.31 | 5.32 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,400 | 24.71 | 4.58 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 55.13 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 40.21 | 4.79 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 41.76 | 4.59 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 35.03 | 5.94 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,300 | 34.44 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 35.03 | 5.94 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 41.76 | 4.59 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 17.50 | 5.00 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 33.28 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 49.91 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,400 | 47.14 | 4.53 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 44.75 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,800 | 37.46 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 44.75 | 4.52 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,600 | 36.11 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,900 | 38.50 | 4.87 |
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.