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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Dennis Schroder |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 296.08 |
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 | $11,200 | 51.76 | 4.62 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,900 | 41.29 | 4.17 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 40.95 | 4.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 39.01 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,200 | 22.94 | 5.46 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,700 | 19.72 | 5.33 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,500 | 27.22 | 4.95 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,600 | 31.97 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 50.41 | 4.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,300 | 41.72 | 4.49 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 33.29 | 4.21 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 31.32 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $6,200 | 30.94 | 4.99 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,100 | 29.72 | 4.87 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,900 | 18.83 | 4.83 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,600 | 25.93 | 4.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 54.87 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 43.49 | 4.48 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 31.87 | 4.49 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,700 | 30.26 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,800 | 23.15 | 4.82 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 54.87 | 4.77 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $6,200 | 29.39 | 4.74 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,700 | 30.26 | 4.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 43.46 | 4.67 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.00 | 4.71 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 33.75 | 4.38 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $8,200 | 32.89 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,600 | 26.74 | 5.81 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 28.98 | 5.18 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 26.54 | 5.01 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 24.51 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 47.02 | 4.75 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 45.74 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 39.49 | 4.39 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 37.99 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,900 | 33.96 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 47.02 | 4.75 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,800 | 27.33 | 4.71 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 45.74 | 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.