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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 | Ish Smith |
| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 300.38 |
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 | $9,300 | 41.57 | 4.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,800 | 41.26 | 4.69 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 40.52 | 4.60 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,700 | 36.50 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,300 | 29.56 | 5.58 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,800 | 34.26 | 5.04 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,200 | 31.23 | 5.04 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,900 | 29.38 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 57.31 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 35.86 | 4.72 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 34.21 | 4.75 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 24.02 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,600 | 19.68 | 5.47 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 24.02 | 5.22 |
| Allen Crabbe | POR | $3,600 | 18.08 | 5.02 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 23.05 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 48.86 | 4.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 46.94 | 4.69 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 34.64 | 4.95 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,600 | 31.89 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 34.64 | 4.95 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,600 | 31.89 | 4.83 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 26.44 | 4.72 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,900 | 23.07 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 37.78 | 4.39 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 33.35 | 4.51 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 30.21 | 4.51 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,200 | 28.57 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,200 | 28.57 | 5.49 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,400 | 27.83 | 5.15 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,700 | 17.79 | 4.81 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,100 | 19.37 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 48.16 | 4.54 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 37.20 | 4.71 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,500 | 36.64 | 4.88 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,100 | 34.70 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,400 | 22.25 | 5.06 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 28.15 | 5.03 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,100 | 34.70 | 4.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,500 | 36.64 | 4.88 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.