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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 | John Wall |
| SG | Danuel House |
| SG | Kyle Collinsworth |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | John Collins |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $56,800 |
| Expected Points | 289.68 |
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 | $9,200 | 42.28 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 37.85 | 4.51 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,000 | 31.01 | 4.43 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,800 | 28.80 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Harrison | DAL | $3,500 | 20.75 | 5.93 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 19.83 | 5.08 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $4,700 | 23.37 | 4.97 |
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $3,600 | 17.37 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 49.93 | 4.42 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 38.24 | 4.40 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,000 | 37.15 | 4.64 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $5,600 | 30.63 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danuel House | PHO | $4,300 | 28.23 | 6.56 |
| Kyle Collinsworth | DAL | $3,600 | 22.89 | 6.36 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $5,600 | 30.63 | 5.47 |
| Malik Monk | CHA | $5,200 | 27.13 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 43.89 | 3.92 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,500 | 34.30 | 4.57 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,500 | 34.26 | 5.27 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $7,200 | 31.87 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,700 | 28.55 | 6.07 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,200 | 22.98 | 5.47 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,500 | 34.26 | 5.27 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,600 | 22.19 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 45.78 | 4.36 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 32.53 | 4.28 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,800 | 32.46 | 4.16 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,800 | 31.05 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,300 | 25.71 | 5.98 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,900 | 23.27 | 5.97 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,700 | 27.03 | 5.75 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,900 | 30.30 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 37.97 | 4.22 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,500 | 33.94 | 3.99 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 32.80 | 4.49 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 29.24 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,600 | 28.52 | 6.20 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,300 | 21.70 | 5.05 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 20.41 | 4.75 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $6,100 | 27.69 | 4.54 |
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.