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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 293.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 44.62 | 4.60 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $14,500 | 42.10 | 2.90 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 41.67 | 4.63 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 41.49 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 21.89 | 5.21 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,500 | 21.72 | 4.83 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,000 | 19.26 | 4.81 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,800 | 36.49 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 51.99 | 4.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,900 | 43.22 | 4.37 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 43.18 | 4.85 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 38.99 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,700 | 25.32 | 5.39 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 43.18 | 4.85 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,800 | 17.95 | 4.72 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 31.45 | 4.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 52.79 | 4.40 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,300 | 36.87 | 4.44 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $12,000 | 33.07 | 2.76 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,300 | 32.68 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,700 | 25.24 | 5.37 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,100 | 19.65 | 4.79 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,800 | 31.21 | 4.59 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,800 | 21.99 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 57.49 | 4.71 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $14,000 | 40.69 | 2.91 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 30.44 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,000 | 24.13 | 4.83 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,200 | 57.49 | 4.71 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 24.76 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $17,000 | 53.06 | 3.12 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $15,000 | 44.17 | 2.94 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 43.63 | 4.32 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,300 | 39.05 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $7,600 | 37.01 | 4.87 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 33.88 | 4.84 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,000 | 23.68 | 4.74 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,700 | 21.95 | 4.67 |
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.