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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 | John Wall |
| PG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Rodions Kurucs |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 46.49 | 4.70 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 45.63 | 4.66 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 36.29 | 4.84 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 34.80 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,400 | 23.64 | 5.37 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | CLE | $3,900 | 19.85 | 5.09 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,300 | 26.22 | 4.95 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 34.20 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 42.49 | 4.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,000 | 42.41 | 5.30 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 39.47 | 4.76 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 39.21 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,600 | 23.85 | 6.63 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,000 | 42.41 | 5.30 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,600 | 23.94 | 5.21 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,300 | 27.25 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 54.35 | 4.73 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,100 | 49.31 | 4.88 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 30.97 | 5.00 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,900 | 29.29 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,700 | 22.86 | 6.18 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 23.63 | 5.25 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $4,200 | 21.22 | 5.05 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 30.97 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,100 | 61.34 | 4.68 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $7,100 | 36.02 | 5.07 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 35.49 | 4.33 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,200 | 34.49 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,700 | 22.87 | 6.18 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,500 | 29.04 | 5.28 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 20.22 | 5.18 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,600 | 28.45 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 51.28 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 48.54 | 4.76 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,900 | 42.43 | 4.77 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,900 | 35.53 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,900 | 35.53 | 5.15 |
| Tyson Chandler | LAL | $3,700 | 18.45 | 4.99 |
| Greg Monroe | TOR | $4,000 | 19.72 | 4.93 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $4,100 | 19.96 | 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.