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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| SG | Josh Richardson |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Juancho Hernangómez |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Alexis Ajinca |
| Salary | $45,200 |
| Expected Points | 256.56 |
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 | $13,900 | 44.77 | 3.22 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,400 | 42.88 | 4.56 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,700 | 41.06 | 4.72 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 37.16 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Williams | CLE | $4,100 | 25.67 | 6.26 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $4,900 | 30.11 | 6.14 |
| Ron Baker | NY | $3,600 | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $4,000 | 23.15 | 5.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 37.37 | 3.19 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,000 | 29.37 | 4.90 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,700 | 28.95 | 5.08 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 28.64 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 22.89 | 6.54 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,700 | 24.10 | 6.51 |
| Justin Holiday | NY | $3,700 | 22.28 | 6.02 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $3,700 | 20.77 | 5.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,200 | 47.09 | 4.62 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,900 | 42.80 | 4.32 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 36.77 | 3.75 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $8,100 | 33.43 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $3,500 | 22.15 | 6.33 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $4,500 | 28.45 | 6.32 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,400 | 32.34 | 5.99 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,000 | 22.02 | 5.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 40.40 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 34.68 | 3.50 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,500 | 32.83 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 31.68 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,500 | 24.77 | 7.08 |
| Cheick Diallo | NO | $3,500 | 22.96 | 6.56 |
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,900 | 25.55 | 6.55 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,800 | 24.34 | 6.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 48.71 | 4.60 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 40.75 | 4.53 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 38.88 | 4.32 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 36.42 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $3,700 | 25.47 | 6.88 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,100 | 34.69 | 6.80 |
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $4,200 | 26.31 | 6.26 |
| Georgios Papagiannis | SAC | $3,500 | 20.16 | 5.76 |
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.