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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 | George Hill |
| PG | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 301.72 |
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 | $8,900 | 44.47 | 5.00 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 41.00 | 4.66 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 37.40 | 4.73 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 29.23 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,800 | 29.06 | 5.01 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 44.47 | 5.00 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,200 | 21.01 | 5.00 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,400 | 21.89 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 55.33 | 4.85 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 42.57 | 4.78 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 40.33 | 4.74 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 34.45 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,400 | 21.72 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 55.33 | 4.85 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 28.84 | 4.81 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 42.57 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 57.11 | 5.01 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.39 | 4.94 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 33.15 | 4.42 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,000 | 26.40 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 57.11 | 5.01 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.39 | 4.94 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,700 | 22.47 | 4.78 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,400 | 20.95 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 41.92 | 4.51 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 41.69 | 4.79 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 37.26 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 33.64 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $3,900 | 21.13 | 5.42 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,700 | 19.58 | 5.29 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,300 | 26.62 | 5.02 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,700 | 17.82 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 62.27 | 5.32 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 49.14 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 47.37 | 4.88 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 46.03 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 30.56 | 5.36 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 62.27 | 5.32 |
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $3,600 | 18.96 | 5.27 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 39.62 | 5.15 |
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.