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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 44.18 | 4.75 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,600 | 33.63 | 4.42 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,900 | 33.51 | 4.86 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,900 | 29.77 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,300 | 23.95 | 5.57 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,800 | 28.56 | 4.92 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,900 | 33.51 | 4.86 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,500 | 26.66 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 55.24 | 4.93 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,700 | 44.19 | 4.56 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 39.22 | 5.16 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 33.13 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,800 | 25.48 | 5.31 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,600 | 39.22 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 55.24 | 4.93 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 30.59 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 51.62 | 4.74 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 43.56 | 4.54 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,700 | 29.09 | 4.34 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 28.00 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,200 | 25.07 | 5.97 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,100 | 27.40 | 5.37 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,800 | 20.01 | 5.27 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 41.26 | 4.48 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.88 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,200 | 33.89 | 4.71 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $6,100 | 28.27 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,100 | 25.55 | 5.01 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,800 | 23.67 | 4.93 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 26.99 | 4.91 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,600 | 22.35 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,900 | 56.59 | 4.76 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,000 | 50.57 | 4.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 41.48 | 4.46 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $9,400 | 38.73 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,200 | 26.18 | 6.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 36.96 | 4.99 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 32.37 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,900 | 56.59 | 4.76 |
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.