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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 323.14 |
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 | $10,000 | 48.09 | 4.81 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.40 | 4.57 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 41.61 | 4.62 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 41.28 | 6.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 41.28 | 6.45 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,400 | 23.48 | 5.34 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $5,600 | 29.45 | 5.26 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,800 | 25.22 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 56.50 | 4.87 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.86 | 4.57 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 38.74 | 5.46 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 35.67 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,400 | 33.16 | 6.14 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,300 | 29.30 | 5.53 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 38.74 | 5.46 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,900 | 20.90 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 54.24 | 4.52 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 41.76 | 4.18 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 40.65 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,500 | 37.50 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 30.15 | 5.20 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.78 | 5.18 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 29.44 | 5.16 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,200 | 26.55 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 52.15 | 4.83 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 48.75 | 4.78 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,900 | 43.99 | 4.94 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,200 | 41.84 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,900 | 21.69 | 5.56 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $4,900 | 26.11 | 5.33 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 39.43 | 5.26 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,200 | 26.94 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 53.54 | 4.66 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 45.35 | 4.45 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 44.72 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 43.23 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,400 | 21.02 | 6.18 |
| Tyler Zeller | BKN | $3,400 | 19.64 | 5.78 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,200 | 16.70 | 5.22 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 24.27 | 5.06 |
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.