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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 | Cameron Payne |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 324.93 |
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 | $8,400 | 42.48 | 5.06 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 41.70 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 38.33 | 4.62 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 35.82 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $6,000 | 32.07 | 5.35 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,500 | 29.13 | 5.30 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 42.48 | 5.06 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,900 | 19.44 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 38.18 | 4.77 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 37.94 | 4.74 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,500 | 36.77 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 36.25 | 6.47 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,800 | 24.65 | 5.13 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 36.28 | 4.97 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,100 | 34.87 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 61.40 | 4.99 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.22 | 4.75 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,200 | 31.44 | 4.37 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 30.15 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,700 | 26.25 | 7.09 |
| Joe Johnson | HOU | $3,500 | 18.45 | 5.27 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 18.28 | 5.08 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,300 | 61.40 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 59.19 | 4.74 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 44.93 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 35.98 | 4.44 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $7,000 | 35.40 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,500 | 25.62 | 5.69 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 32.48 | 5.60 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,800 | 26.00 | 5.42 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,500 | 17.98 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 43.26 | 4.41 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 36.65 | 4.58 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,900 | 35.04 | 5.08 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,600 | 33.07 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,800 | 20.78 | 5.47 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,500 | 23.99 | 5.33 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,900 | 35.04 | 5.08 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,600 | 33.07 | 5.01 |
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.