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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 307.66 |
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 | $11,700 | 52.41 | 4.48 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 36.82 | 4.49 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 33.58 | 4.31 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,600 | 31.64 | 5.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,600 | 31.64 | 5.65 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,500 | 29.35 | 5.34 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,200 | 26.13 | 5.02 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,700 | 17.50 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 56.67 | 4.57 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,900 | 41.31 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,000 | 39.15 | 4.35 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 36.26 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | MEM | $5,100 | 31.15 | 6.11 |
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $3,700 | 20.89 | 5.65 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,700 | 19.79 | 5.35 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,100 | 21.61 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $13,000 | 58.22 | 4.48 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 49.05 | 4.54 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,600 | 47.91 | 4.52 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,900 | 46.28 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 20.39 | 5.51 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,100 | 20.40 | 4.98 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 19.37 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 28.72 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 38.08 | 4.48 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 34.57 | 4.12 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $8,300 | 34.23 | 4.12 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,800 | 34.11 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,700 | 21.38 | 5.78 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 33.47 | 5.31 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,800 | 22.76 | 4.74 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,000 | 18.85 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,200 | 47.79 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 47.33 | 4.55 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,700 | 40.48 | 5.26 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 37.10 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,700 | 40.48 | 5.26 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,600 | 28.93 | 5.17 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,500 | 26.61 | 4.84 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,500 | 21.70 | 4.82 |
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.