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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 | Kobi Simmons |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Reggie Bullock |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Kosta Koufos |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.8 |
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 | $8,100 | 40.64 | 5.02 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $8,000 | 37.78 | 4.72 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 37.09 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 35.51 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,800 | 29.33 | 5.06 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 40.64 | 5.02 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,500 | 32.13 | 4.94 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 37.09 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.33 | 4.68 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 43.44 | 4.57 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 41.50 | 4.88 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 37.09 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Simmons | MEM | $3,900 | 21.43 | 5.49 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,800 | 28.46 | 4.91 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 41.50 | 4.88 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 31.67 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 58.27 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 50.65 | 4.40 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,400 | 25.34 | 3.96 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,300 | 25.08 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,700 | 23.65 | 5.03 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 20.29 | 4.83 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,300 | 20.61 | 4.79 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,300 | 25.08 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,000 | 61.00 | 4.69 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 38.68 | 4.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 37.64 | 4.95 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,600 | 37.46 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 29.18 | 5.21 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,100 | 30.69 | 5.03 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $6,700 | 33.63 | 5.02 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 37.64 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.59 | 4.66 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 41.29 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 40.16 | 4.14 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,200 | 39.83 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,500 | 24.02 | 5.34 |
| Emeka Okafor | NOP | $3,800 | 18.88 | 4.97 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 41.29 | 4.91 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.59 | 4.66 |
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.