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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 | Tyler Ennis |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Jordan Crawford |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Alexis Ajinca |
| Salary | $53,000 |
| Expected Points | 270.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,700 | 35.00 | 4.54 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,400 | 34.95 | 5.46 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 32.69 | 4.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,400 | 31.96 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $4,000 | 26.11 | 6.53 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,600 | 28.64 | 6.23 |
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $5,500 | 30.63 | 5.57 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,800 | 26.49 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,600 | 29.95 | 4.54 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,600 | 28.69 | 5.12 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 28.58 | 4.93 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,900 | 27.02 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,700 | 24.58 | 6.64 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.24 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,600 | 28.69 | 5.12 |
| Ben McLemore | SAC | $3,800 | 19.16 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $8,100 | 34.49 | 4.26 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 33.50 | 5.15 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,500 | 30.52 | 4.70 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,300 | 21.97 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | PHO | $3,600 | 18.57 | 5.16 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 33.50 | 5.15 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,300 | 21.97 | 5.11 |
| Kyle Singler | OKC | $3,700 | 17.50 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 43.20 | 4.36 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 35.22 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 30.63 | 4.79 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 30.21 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 27.88 | 6.19 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,600 | 26.57 | 5.78 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,800 | 21.48 | 5.65 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,600 | 17.92 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 47.03 | 4.44 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,200 | 28.90 | 4.01 |
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $3,700 | 25.91 | 7.00 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,800 | 25.38 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $3,700 | 25.91 | 7.00 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,800 | 25.38 | 5.29 |
| Georgios Papagiannis | SAC | $3,500 | 18.47 | 5.28 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 25.05 | 5.22 |
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.