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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Gerald Green |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Jarrett Allen |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 315.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 39.97 | 4.59 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 38.90 | 5.12 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,200 | 37.69 | 4.60 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,900 | 36.90 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,600 | 25.25 | 7.01 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,300 | 27.26 | 5.14 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 38.90 | 5.12 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,800 | 32.50 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 53.71 | 4.88 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 46.48 | 4.89 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 37.49 | 4.87 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 37.06 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,300 | 24.45 | 5.69 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 34.03 | 5.32 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 37.06 | 5.15 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,200 | 21.42 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 56.84 | 4.86 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 52.17 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 51.58 | 4.69 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,500 | 29.96 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,200 | 24.27 | 5.78 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,900 | 20.33 | 5.21 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,200 | 20.91 | 4.98 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,800 | 18.74 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 34.42 | 4.20 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,500 | 34.17 | 4.56 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,000 | 33.69 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 33.16 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,700 | 27.03 | 5.75 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,400 | 29.68 | 5.50 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,100 | 26.24 | 5.15 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,600 | 27.75 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 49.42 | 4.49 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 47.73 | 4.77 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 40.07 | 4.45 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,000 | 35.03 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $3,800 | 20.51 | 5.40 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,000 | 25.73 | 5.15 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,000 | 35.03 | 5.00 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 47.73 | 4.77 |
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.