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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 | Tony Parker |
| PG | Mike Conley |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | David Lee |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 287.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,700 | 40.06 | 4.60 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 35.74 | 4.16 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 23.35 | 4.32 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $5,000 | 22.87 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,700 | 40.06 | 4.60 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $5,000 | 22.87 | 4.57 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $2,800 | 12.13 | 4.33 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 23.35 | 4.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 48.36 | 4.48 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 38.55 | 4.38 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $2,600 | 24.11 | 9.27 |
| Danny Green | SA | $4,000 | 14.07 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $2,600 | 24.11 | 9.27 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 48.36 | 4.48 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 38.55 | 4.38 |
| Danny Green | SA | $4,000 | 14.07 | 3.52 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,200 | 42.88 | 4.20 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 30.76 | 4.46 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 17.01 | 4.60 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $4,000 | 16.53 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ennis III | MEM | $3,300 | 15.87 | 4.81 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 17.01 | 4.60 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 30.76 | 4.46 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,200 | 42.88 | 4.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,300 | 31.03 | 4.93 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,900 | 30.01 | 4.35 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 29.34 | 4.58 |
| David Lee | SA | $3,400 | 21.03 | 6.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $3,400 | 21.03 | 6.19 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,300 | 31.03 | 4.93 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,400 | 29.34 | 4.58 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,300 | 14.74 | 4.47 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 36.26 | 4.65 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,500 | 27.95 | 4.30 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,100 | 19.68 | 3.86 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 19.62 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 36.26 | 4.65 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,500 | 27.95 | 4.30 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,900 | 15.92 | 4.08 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,100 | 19.68 | 3.86 |
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.