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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 | J.J. Barea |
| PG | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Evan Turner |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 325.91 |
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 | $11,300 | 49.97 | 4.42 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 45.67 | 4.81 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $7,400 | 40.50 | 5.47 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 40.19 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $3,900 | 28.34 | 7.27 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,000 | 20.44 | 6.81 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,100 | 24.29 | 5.92 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,500 | 32.11 | 5.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 53.15 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 38.44 | 4.47 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 37.46 | 0.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,700 | 35.15 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 25.50 | 5.79 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $4,000 | 21.64 | 5.41 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,000 | 26.65 | 5.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,700 | 35.15 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 52.82 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 43.48 | 4.53 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 37.05 | 4.41 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 35.14 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,000 | 21.07 | 5.27 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,800 | 30.43 | 5.25 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,500 | 23.55 | 5.23 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,800 | 24.66 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.31 | 5.16 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,800 | 46.57 | 4.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 42.08 | 5.54 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,600 | 40.27 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 25.37 | 5.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 42.08 | 5.54 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,300 | 28.25 | 5.33 |
| Jordan Mickey | MIA | $3,000 | 15.64 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 41.54 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 41.40 | 4.60 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,500 | 41.10 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 39.00 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 34.76 | 5.61 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $3,600 | 19.36 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 36.12 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 39.00 | 5.13 |
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.