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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 | Ish Smith |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Reggie Jackson |
| F | Larry Nance Jr. |
| Util | Langston Galloway |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.19 |
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 | $12,500 | 54.27 | 4.34 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 43.85 | 4.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,700 | 38.37 | 4.98 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 32.54 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,100 | 24.46 | 4.80 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,600 | 30.09 | 4.56 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 54.27 | 4.34 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,700 | 38.37 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,100 | 32.36 | 4.56 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $6,800 | 28.44 | 4.18 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 25.86 | 4.10 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,600 | 23.95 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,700 | 22.22 | 4.73 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,100 | 32.36 | 4.56 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,300 | 25.86 | 4.10 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,400 | 20.57 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 54.68 | 4.56 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 39.37 | 4.37 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 35.61 | 4.69 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 33.95 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,600 | 20.71 | 4.50 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,600 | 21.05 | 4.58 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,900 | 30.28 | 4.39 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 54.68 | 4.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 44.55 | 4.84 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 32.14 | 4.87 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,900 | 31.20 | 4.52 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.25 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 24.24 | 5.05 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 32.14 | 4.87 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,900 | 31.20 | 4.52 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.25 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 47.77 | 4.64 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.32 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 38.87 | 4.74 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,400 | 33.08 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,200 | 30.99 | 5.00 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.32 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 47.77 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 38.87 | 4.74 |
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.