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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | J.R. Smith |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 299.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,600 | 61.72 | 4.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 45.89 | 4.59 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,500 | 41.86 | 4.41 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 40.58 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,800 | 26.69 | 5.56 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 29.90 | 5.44 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $3,700 | 19.50 | 5.27 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,700 | 18.97 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 57.54 | 4.75 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 40.64 | 5.02 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 39.58 | 4.30 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 35.87 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 26.47 | 5.75 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,600 | 20.53 | 5.70 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,100 | 21.92 | 5.35 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 40.64 | 5.02 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 52.14 | 4.87 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,200 | 41.25 | 4.48 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 32.87 | 4.91 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,600 | 30.92 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Williams | HOU | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
| Matt Barnes | GS | $3,600 | 17.94 | 4.98 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,500 | 17.24 | 4.93 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 32.87 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 44.63 | 4.46 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 39.69 | 4.36 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 34.19 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 33.66 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,600 | 29.52 | 5.27 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,100 | 21.55 | 5.26 |
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,700 | 18.72 | 5.06 |
| David West | GS | $4,000 | 19.87 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 37.00 | 4.40 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,100 | 35.87 | 4.43 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,300 | 35.35 | 4.84 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 34.50 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,500 | 28.71 | 5.22 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,500 | 28.37 | 5.16 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 27.39 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,300 | 35.35 | 4.84 |
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.