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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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Henry Ellenson |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $59,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 43.01 | 4.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 41.95 | 4.19 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,800 | 40.89 | 4.65 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 37.17 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,600 | 29.94 | 5.35 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,700 | 28.77 | 5.05 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 37.17 | 5.02 |
| Deron Williams | CLE | $3,500 | 17.56 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 55.01 | 4.55 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 48.28 | 4.83 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,600 | 33.05 | 5.01 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 32.07 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 24.05 | 5.34 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,600 | 33.05 | 5.01 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.01 | 5.00 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,200 | 20.78 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,400 | 46.12 | 4.43 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,900 | 42.62 | 4.30 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,200 | 39.77 | 4.32 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 35.13 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,100 | 21.81 | 5.32 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,300 | 21.77 | 5.06 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,600 | 23.25 | 5.05 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,000 | 25.01 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,300 | 40.73 | 4.38 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 36.12 | 4.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 34.56 | 4.94 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,500 | 32.94 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ellenson | DET | $3,500 | 19.57 | 5.59 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,000 | 27.38 | 5.48 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,500 | 32.94 | 5.07 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $3,900 | 19.52 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 39.71 | 4.41 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 39.14 | 4.45 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,200 | 38.29 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,100 | 33.70 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $3,600 | 28.69 | 7.97 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,900 | 25.12 | 5.13 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,000 | 25.27 | 5.05 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $6,600 | 31.08 | 4.71 |
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.