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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 274.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 37.54 | 4.42 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,600 | 23.26 | 4.15 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 22.58 | 5.38 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,500 | 19.67 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 22.58 | 5.38 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,500 | 37.54 | 4.42 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,500 | 19.67 | 4.37 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $5,600 | 23.26 | 4.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 52.65 | 4.25 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,200 | 34.86 | 4.25 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 25.24 | 5.15 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 23.21 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 25.24 | 5.15 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 23.21 | 4.55 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 21.79 | 4.27 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 52.65 | 4.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,500 | 34.16 | 4.55 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 30.21 | 4.32 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 28.15 | 4.85 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 28.15 | 4.85 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,500 | 34.16 | 4.55 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 30.21 | 4.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 34.91 | 4.26 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 29.73 | 4.37 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,400 | 21.89 | 4.05 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,800 | 21.48 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 29.73 | 4.37 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,900 | 16.87 | 4.33 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,800 | 16.23 | 4.27 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 34.91 | 4.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,800 | 38.66 | 4.39 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 34.84 | 4.35 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,200 | 33.94 | 4.71 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,600 | 14.51 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,200 | 33.94 | 4.71 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,800 | 38.66 | 4.39 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 34.84 | 4.35 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,600 | 14.51 | 4.03 |
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.