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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 | Cameron Payne |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Al Jefferson |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 324.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 43.93 | 4.44 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 41.77 | 5.16 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 37.44 | 4.40 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 36.52 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,400 | 28.39 | 6.45 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $3,900 | 22.91 | 5.87 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,200 | 22.42 | 5.34 |
| Brandon Jennings | MIL | $3,800 | 20.16 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 51.60 | 4.41 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 41.70 | 4.68 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.11 | 4.57 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,700 | 38.92 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,500 | 19.83 | 5.66 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 33.69 | 5.43 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,700 | 23.97 | 5.10 |
| Nick Young | GS | $5,000 | 25.52 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,700 | 62.52 | 4.92 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 54.58 | 4.55 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,500 | 32.10 | 4.28 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,300 | 31.98 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 25.50 | 6.07 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 31.03 | 5.26 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,200 | 27.35 | 5.26 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 18.92 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 61.05 | 4.92 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 43.27 | 5.55 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 40.64 | 5.02 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 38.65 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,400 | 26.54 | 6.03 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,800 | 28.38 | 5.91 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 43.27 | 5.55 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $6,000 | 30.66 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 47.31 | 4.51 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 43.87 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 42.05 | 4.25 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,200 | 40.22 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jefferson | IND | $4,300 | 23.96 | 5.57 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,600 | 19.78 | 5.49 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $3,800 | 19.14 | 5.04 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 29.51 | 5.00 |
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.