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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 297.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 40.01 | 4.45 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,300 | 37.81 | 5.18 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 37.39 | 4.56 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,800 | 32.10 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,300 | 37.81 | 5.18 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,800 | 32.10 | 4.72 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 37.39 | 4.56 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,200 | 18.81 | 4.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 48.69 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.43 | 4.81 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,000 | 23.49 | 4.70 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,800 | 17.06 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 39.43 | 4.81 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,000 | 23.49 | 4.70 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 48.69 | 4.64 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,800 | 17.06 | 4.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 54.25 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,000 | 47.94 | 4.79 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,600 | 43.63 | 5.07 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 30.56 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 30.56 | 5.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,600 | 43.63 | 5.07 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 54.25 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,000 | 47.94 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 35.47 | 4.33 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,100 | 31.32 | 5.13 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 30.11 | 5.19 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 27.73 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 30.11 | 5.19 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 27.73 | 5.14 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,100 | 31.32 | 5.13 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 27.30 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 35.46 | 4.99 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 29.51 | 4.40 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,900 | 26.39 | 4.47 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 22.80 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 35.46 | 4.99 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,600 | 21.54 | 4.68 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,900 | 26.39 | 4.47 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 29.51 | 4.40 |
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.