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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 | Jeff Teague |
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Jordan Crawford |
| SG | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Alexis Ajinca |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.89 |
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 | $10,300 | 45.78 | 4.44 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,600 | 39.90 | 4.64 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,400 | 39.79 | 4.23 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 39.51 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $3,800 | 19.54 | 5.14 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,500 | 17.64 | 5.04 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,600 | 37.95 | 4.99 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,900 | 34.30 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 47.29 | 4.73 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 33.62 | 4.60 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 31.82 | 4.24 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 31.74 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,600 | 25.25 | 7.01 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,900 | 25.36 | 5.18 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 31.15 | 4.87 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,500 | 26.69 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,500 | 48.83 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,600 | 40.62 | 4.23 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,200 | 39.18 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 36.04 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.21 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,100 | 20.75 | 5.06 |
| Solomon Hill | NO | $4,300 | 21.38 | 4.97 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $3,500 | 17.35 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,200 | 39.53 | 4.30 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 36.80 | 5.18 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,400 | 32.23 | 5.04 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,300 | 30.64 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,900 | 26.91 | 5.49 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,100 | 36.80 | 5.18 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,400 | 32.23 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,800 | 28.84 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,100 | 40.64 | 4.47 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 38.29 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 38.15 | 4.65 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,100 | 34.55 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $3,500 | 24.01 | 6.86 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,800 | 25.38 | 5.29 |
| Shawn Long | PHI | $3,800 | 19.51 | 5.13 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 24.37 | 5.08 |
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.