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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 | John Wall |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 290.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 50.27 | 4.88 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 42.02 | 4.42 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 41.92 | 4.28 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,200 | 39.04 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 50.27 | 4.88 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,200 | 39.04 | 4.76 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 42.02 | 4.42 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,700 | 24.77 | 4.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 47.93 | 4.36 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 38.04 | 4.64 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 37.00 | 4.74 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 35.13 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,800 | 14.36 | 7.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 37.00 | 4.74 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 38.04 | 4.64 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,300 | 23.60 | 4.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,100 | 43.62 | 4.32 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 31.97 | 4.50 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 24.12 | 4.82 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,700 | 23.12 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,700 | 23.12 | 4.92 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 24.12 | 4.82 |
| James Ennis III | MEM | $3,400 | 15.44 | 4.54 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 31.97 | 4.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 39.33 | 4.47 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 36.35 | 4.49 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,200 | 32.22 | 4.48 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,500 | 31.82 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,500 | 31.82 | 4.89 |
| David Lee | SA | $3,100 | 14.40 | 4.64 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 29.07 | 4.61 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 36.35 | 4.49 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 36.54 | 4.57 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,300 | 29.33 | 4.02 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,800 | 29.26 | 5.04 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,800 | 28.15 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,800 | 29.26 | 5.04 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 36.54 | 4.57 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,800 | 28.15 | 4.14 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,400 | 21.82 | 4.04 |
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.