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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Omari Spellman |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 287.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 42.87 | 4.47 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 40.38 | 4.54 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 39.52 | 4.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 37.57 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 33.40 | 4.91 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,300 | 21.02 | 4.89 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,800 | 28.31 | 4.88 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 39.52 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 48.74 | 4.35 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 43.26 | 4.65 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,800 | 33.75 | 4.33 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 32.56 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 25.18 | 5.04 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,800 | 23.66 | 4.93 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,900 | 23.53 | 4.80 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,000 | 23.54 | 4.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 52.50 | 4.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 50.74 | 4.23 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 27.71 | 4.62 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,400 | 27.38 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,900 | 21.14 | 5.42 |
| Glenn Robinson III | DET | $3,800 | 18.62 | 4.90 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 25.46 | 4.80 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 27.71 | 4.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 42.51 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,500 | 30.16 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 29.83 | 4.73 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,600 | 29.56 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $4,400 | 21.54 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 29.83 | 4.73 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,400 | 25.47 | 4.72 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 26.24 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 45.60 | 4.34 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 45.26 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 40.56 | 4.66 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 36.04 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,800 | 24.60 | 5.12 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 24.51 | 5.00 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 32.94 | 4.92 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,400 | 21.07 | 4.79 |
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.