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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 |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Reggie Bullock |
| SF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,700 | 38.37 | 4.98 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,100 | 24.46 | 4.80 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,500 | 21.14 | 4.70 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 31.33 | 4.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,100 | 32.36 | 4.56 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 31.51 | 4.70 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,700 | 31.03 | 4.63 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $6,800 | 28.44 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,700 | 22.22 | 4.73 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 31.51 | 4.70 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,400 | 20.57 | 4.68 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,700 | 31.03 | 4.63 |
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 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,900 | 30.28 | 4.39 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 24.24 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 24.24 | 5.05 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 54.68 | 4.56 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,900 | 17.73 | 4.55 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,600 | 20.71 | 4.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 47.77 | 4.64 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 44.55 | 4.84 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 44.55 | 4.84 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 32.10 | 4.79 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 33.95 | 4.72 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 35.61 | 4.69 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 32.14 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 24.25 | 5.16 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,200 | 30.99 | 5.00 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.32 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 32.14 | 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.