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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 | Mike Conley |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.15 |
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 | $13,500 | 62.86 | 4.66 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,100 | 39.50 | 4.88 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,900 | 39.08 | 4.95 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 39.08 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,900 | 28.87 | 5.89 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,300 | 25.02 | 5.82 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,600 | 28.96 | 5.17 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,200 | 31.35 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 56.11 | 4.64 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 38.09 | 4.28 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,200 | 29.92 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,500 | 28.20 | 6.27 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $4,000 | 21.16 | 5.29 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,900 | 20.29 | 5.20 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,800 | 24.41 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 51.93 | 4.76 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,700 | 32.98 | 4.28 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 32.17 | 5.03 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,700 | 31.70 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,400 | 23.61 | 5.36 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,000 | 20.38 | 5.09 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 32.17 | 5.03 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 18.00 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 44.26 | 4.38 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 35.65 | 4.69 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 31.72 | 5.03 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 31.16 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,100 | 24.42 | 5.96 |
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,700 | 21.89 | 5.92 |
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $3,900 | 21.63 | 5.55 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 23.24 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 46.18 | 4.53 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 37.73 | 4.90 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,200 | 31.94 | 4.44 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,200 | 30.18 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $3,600 | 25.83 | 7.18 |
| Georgios Papagiannis | SAC | $3,500 | 18.33 | 5.24 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,500 | 28.69 | 5.22 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,100 | 21.22 | 5.18 |
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.