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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 | Michael Carter-Williams |
| PG | Cameron Payne |
| SG | Garrett Temple |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 320.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 46.29 | 4.92 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.52 | 4.89 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 43.23 | 5.15 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 43.09 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter-Williams | HOU | $3,500 | 20.76 | 5.93 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,700 | 21.75 | 5.88 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,500 | 23.20 | 5.16 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 43.23 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 59.68 | 5.01 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 43.09 | 4.84 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 42.18 | 5.27 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 40.47 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,900 | 22.65 | 5.81 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,500 | 25.09 | 5.58 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 30.91 | 5.52 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 42.18 | 5.27 |
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 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 47.90 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,000 | 26.19 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 59.08 | 5.14 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,600 | 33.63 | 5.10 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 47.90 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 43.67 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 42.23 | 4.97 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.99 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 35.29 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,400 | 29.34 | 5.43 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,100 | 21.24 | 5.18 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,800 | 29.78 | 5.13 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,000 | 25.64 | 5.13 |
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 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 38.95 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,200 | 39.96 | 5.55 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,000 | 31.98 | 5.33 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 27.58 | 5.01 |
| 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.