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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Tyrone Wallace |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | David Nwaba |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.05 |
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 | $11,700 | 54.85 | 4.69 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,900 | 47.47 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.51 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 42.87 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 39.20 | 5.60 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,100 | 25.73 | 5.05 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,300 | 26.49 | 5.00 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,000 | 39.31 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 43.53 | 4.19 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 40.46 | 5.47 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,400 | 39.98 | 4.76 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 39.86 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 40.46 | 5.47 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,400 | 23.17 | 5.26 |
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,500 | 18.09 | 5.17 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,400 | 22.47 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 50.13 | 4.69 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 49.65 | 4.17 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 37.29 | 4.72 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 33.08 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,800 | 21.00 | 5.53 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 33.08 | 5.51 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,900 | 20.90 | 5.36 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $3,700 | 18.75 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 53.59 | 4.66 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 40.58 | 4.83 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 40.10 | 5.01 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,000 | 37.26 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,400 | 27.48 | 5.09 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 40.10 | 5.01 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,000 | 24.48 | 4.90 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,800 | 23.52 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 51.68 | 4.53 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 49.33 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 47.25 | 4.87 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 44.05 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 44.05 | 5.06 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 34.61 | 4.94 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 27.05 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 47.25 | 4.87 |
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.