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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Rodney McGruder |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.48 |
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 | $9,600 | 43.42 | 4.52 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 43.28 | 4.42 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 37.01 | 4.57 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 29.26 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,700 | 22.59 | 4.81 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,800 | 18.15 | 4.78 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,200 | 19.73 | 4.70 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 29.26 | 4.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.37 | 4.43 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 34.96 | 4.79 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $8,000 | 32.80 | 4.10 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 32.64 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,900 | 25.31 | 5.17 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 32.64 | 4.87 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 34.96 | 4.79 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,200 | 19.39 | 4.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,000 | 42.83 | 4.28 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,700 | 35.76 | 4.64 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 29.67 | 4.43 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,000 | 24.17 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $5,000 | 24.17 | 4.83 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 23.34 | 4.67 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,700 | 35.76 | 4.64 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,200 | 18.79 | 4.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,500 | 36.20 | 4.83 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 35.94 | 4.55 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 35.85 | 4.37 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 29.49 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,100 | 21.77 | 5.31 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,500 | 36.20 | 4.83 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 26.18 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 35.94 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 40.65 | 4.28 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,600 | 40.46 | 4.71 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 36.36 | 4.55 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,500 | 34.45 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,500 | 34.45 | 5.30 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $3,500 | 18.38 | 5.25 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,600 | 40.46 | 4.71 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,600 | 30.68 | 4.65 |
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.