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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 302.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 45.12 | 4.75 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,400 | 44.59 | 4.74 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $8,100 | 37.45 | 4.62 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,300 | 37.15 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,400 | 34.41 | 5.38 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 36.79 | 5.26 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,300 | 37.15 | 5.09 |
| Kris Dunn | MIN | $4,300 | 21.56 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 38.41 | 4.80 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 33.72 | 4.89 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 27.98 | 5.09 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,600 | 26.77 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 27.98 | 5.09 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 33.72 | 4.89 |
| Allen Crabbe | POR | $4,100 | 19.91 | 4.86 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,900 | 18.78 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,900 | 46.55 | 4.70 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 34.92 | 4.78 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,600 | 33.95 | 5.14 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,000 | 25.65 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,200 | 23.31 | 5.55 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 24.32 | 5.53 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,600 | 33.95 | 5.14 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,000 | 25.65 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,900 | 39.30 | 4.42 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,000 | 32.15 | 5.36 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 30.04 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,500 | 29.54 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,300 | 25.43 | 5.91 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,400 | 29.12 | 5.39 |
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,500 | 18.87 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,500 | 29.54 | 5.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 45.84 | 4.32 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 37.98 | 5.00 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 37.33 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 35.98 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgios Papagiannis | SAC | $3,900 | 19.68 | 5.04 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 37.98 | 5.00 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $4,700 | 22.42 | 4.77 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 33.38 | 4.77 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.