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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 315.06 |
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 | $11,300 | 51.79 | 4.58 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 39.27 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 38.59 | 4.65 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,600 | 36.67 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,500 | 26.75 | 5.94 |
| Quinn Cook | GS | $5,600 | 30.80 | 5.50 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,000 | 26.95 | 5.39 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,500 | 18.27 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 54.98 | 4.66 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 40.26 | 4.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,000 | 39.08 | 4.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 38.97 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 29.82 | 5.73 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,900 | 20.90 | 5.36 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,800 | 35.99 | 5.29 |
| Nick Young | GS | $5,000 | 24.84 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 60.79 | 4.75 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 49.65 | 4.24 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 38.78 | 4.91 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,400 | 32.10 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 20.90 | 5.65 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $3,800 | 20.17 | 5.31 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $5,000 | 26.00 | 5.20 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,700 | 23.97 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,600 | 48.07 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 37.99 | 5.00 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,200 | 33.42 | 5.39 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $6,600 | 33.35 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,600 | 27.22 | 5.92 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,200 | 33.42 | 5.39 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 30.95 | 5.34 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,100 | 27.09 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 38.75 | 4.61 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 36.71 | 4.42 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 35.34 | 5.12 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 34.18 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 18.65 | 5.33 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,600 | 19.15 | 5.32 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 35.34 | 5.12 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,800 | 24.31 | 5.06 |
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.