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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Julian Washburn |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 303.73 |
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 | $12,000 | 54.56 | 4.55 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $10,400 | 47.19 | 4.54 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 44.18 | 4.60 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $9,200 | 38.35 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 28.36 | 6.30 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,100 | 32.70 | 5.36 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,100 | 26.50 | 5.20 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $5,700 | 29.35 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,900 | 36.90 | 4.67 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 36.73 | 4.48 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 34.05 | 4.54 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 31.00 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,200 | 23.04 | 5.49 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 31.00 | 5.17 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $5,500 | 26.99 | 4.91 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,200 | 24.88 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 47.22 | 4.58 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,600 | 46.69 | 4.02 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,000 | 29.75 | 4.25 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 28.82 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Washburn | MEM | $3,500 | 19.70 | 5.63 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,700 | 19.04 | 5.15 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $4,300 | 22.00 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,700 | 28.70 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.53 | 4.77 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,000 | 39.22 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 35.31 | 5.04 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,700 | 34.75 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,500 | 34.68 | 5.34 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,700 | 34.75 | 5.19 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $6,300 | 32.05 | 5.09 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 35.31 | 5.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,100 | 48.64 | 4.38 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 45.71 | 4.76 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,700 | 39.13 | 4.50 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,700 | 36.11 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,600 | 26.38 | 5.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 45.71 | 4.76 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,700 | 36.11 | 4.69 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,000 | 32.85 | 4.69 |
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.