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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 | Mike Conley |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 280.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,700 | 40.57 | 4.66 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 38.47 | 4.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 37.81 | 4.20 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 33.97 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,000 | 33.84 | 4.83 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 33.97 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,700 | 40.57 | 4.66 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 38.47 | 4.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 41.47 | 3.99 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 35.84 | 4.32 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,400 | 18.94 | 4.30 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,000 | 18.26 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,600 | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,000 | 18.26 | 4.57 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,000 | 17.72 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 35.84 | 4.32 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 49.39 | 4.49 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,000 | 44.84 | 4.48 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 39.51 | 4.76 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 33.11 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 39.51 | 4.76 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 26.83 | 4.55 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 33.11 | 4.53 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,500 | 15.75 | 4.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 35.99 | 4.39 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 35.80 | 4.31 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,300 | 32.17 | 5.11 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 23.04 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,300 | 32.17 | 5.11 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,500 | 16.10 | 4.60 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 23.04 | 4.43 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 35.99 | 4.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,900 | 35.62 | 4.00 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 32.86 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 32.25 | 4.19 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 28.54 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,700 | 22.78 | 4.85 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 32.86 | 4.69 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,200 | 23.82 | 4.58 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 24.37 | 4.43 |
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.