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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 | James Harden |
| SG | T.J. Warren |
| SF | Dorian Finney-Smith |
| PF | Marvin Bagley III |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Damyean Dotson |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Antonio Blakeney |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.38 |
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 | $11,900 | 59.68 | 5.01 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.52 | 4.89 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 46.29 | 4.92 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 43.23 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 41.87 | 4.98 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 33.33 | 5.13 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,000 | 30.40 | 5.07 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,800 | 18.03 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 47.90 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 43.09 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 40.47 | 4.94 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 37.86 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $0 | ||
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,100 | 20.60 | 5.03 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,500 | 31.60 | 4.86 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,900 | 19.81 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 59.08 | 5.14 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 55.08 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 50.18 | 5.07 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 35.29 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 59.08 | 5.14 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,300 | 21.78 | 5.07 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 21.76 | 4.95 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 32.60 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 42.23 | 4.97 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 43.67 | 4.80 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,900 | 34.25 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.99 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 29.34 | 5.43 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,000 | 25.64 | 5.13 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,900 | 34.25 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.99 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 47.14 | 4.53 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.66 | 4.53 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,200 | 39.96 | 5.55 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,700 | 37.70 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,200 | 39.96 | 5.55 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.95 | 4.87 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,000 | 31.98 | 5.33 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 38.02 | 4.94 |
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.