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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Rodions Kurucs |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Tyson Chandler |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.66 |
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 | $10,400 | 48.77 | 4.69 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 35.39 | 4.37 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,100 | 32.12 | 4.52 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,800 | 31.80 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | CLE | $4,300 | 20.46 | 4.76 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $5,000 | 23.56 | 4.71 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 48.77 | 4.69 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,700 | 22.02 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 41.93 | 5.05 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 41.80 | 4.35 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 33.32 | 4.56 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,600 | 31.84 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 23.51 | 5.34 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 41.93 | 5.05 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 17.47 | 4.99 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $4,200 | 19.95 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 55.01 | 4.78 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,800 | 26.98 | 4.65 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,600 | 26.30 | 4.70 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,200 | 24.14 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,400 | 22.56 | 5.13 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,900 | 23.63 | 4.82 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 55.01 | 4.78 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,300 | 20.48 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 37.91 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,700 | 30.04 | 3.90 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 29.65 | 4.24 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,700 | 29.59 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,400 | 22.33 | 5.08 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,600 | 27.61 | 4.93 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 26.70 | 4.86 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 37.91 | 4.62 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,100 | 48.74 | 4.39 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 34.50 | 4.93 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,500 | 30.09 | 4.01 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $6,600 | 29.58 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 34.50 | 4.93 |
| Tyson Chandler | LAL | $4,200 | 20.14 | 4.79 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 28.08 | 4.68 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $6,200 | 28.92 | 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.