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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 | Mike Conley |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 300.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,700 | 38.78 | 4.46 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 37.96 | 5.27 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,700 | 34.15 | 5.10 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,400 | 17.67 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 37.96 | 5.27 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,700 | 34.15 | 5.10 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,700 | 38.78 | 4.46 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,400 | 17.67 | 4.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,700 | 23.11 | 4.92 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,800 | 17.77 | 4.68 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,000 | 16.63 | 4.16 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,600 | 16.42 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,700 | 23.11 | 4.92 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,800 | 17.77 | 4.68 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,600 | 16.42 | 4.56 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,000 | 16.63 | 4.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 54.52 | 4.74 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,900 | 47.29 | 4.78 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,700 | 43.92 | 5.05 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,000 | 14.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,700 | 43.92 | 5.05 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,000 | 14.99 | 5.00 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,900 | 47.29 | 4.78 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 54.52 | 4.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 35.42 | 4.48 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 32.88 | 5.06 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 24.47 | 5.10 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,300 | 21.64 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 24.47 | 5.10 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 32.88 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 35.42 | 4.48 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,500 | 14.40 | 4.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 38.52 | 5.07 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 31.10 | 4.64 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 23.70 | 5.04 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 21.87 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 38.52 | 5.07 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 23.70 | 5.04 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 31.10 | 4.64 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 21.87 | 4.37 |
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.