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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 286.87 |
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 | $19,000 | 53.72 | 2.83 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 46.93 | 4.79 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $14,000 | 39.29 | 2.81 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 39.10 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 39.10 | 4.89 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,200 | 29.94 | 4.83 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 46.93 | 4.79 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,900 | 37.25 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 50.90 | 4.46 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 43.20 | 4.80 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $15,500 | 39.83 | 2.57 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 34.95 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 30.30 | 4.89 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 43.20 | 4.80 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 34.95 | 4.54 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 50.90 | 4.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $14,500 | 38.17 | 2.63 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $10,000 | 27.87 | 2.79 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 27.64 | 4.46 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $6,700 | 27.19 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 20.87 | 4.97 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 27.64 | 4.46 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,100 | 18.12 | 4.42 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 20.21 | 4.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 58.18 | 4.69 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 36.68 | 4.58 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,300 | 28.42 | 4.51 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $11,000 | 24.41 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 23.31 | 4.76 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,400 | 58.18 | 4.69 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 36.68 | 4.58 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,300 | 28.42 | 4.51 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 46.31 | 4.45 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 39.38 | 4.74 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $12,500 | 35.54 | 2.84 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 33.95 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 33.62 | 4.87 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $5,000 | 23.85 | 4.77 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 39.38 | 4.74 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,000 | 17.96 | 4.49 |
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.