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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Willie Reed |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $9,100 | 41.86 | 4.60 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $8,000 | 37.08 | 4.64 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,100 | 31.02 | 5.09 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,500 | 30.70 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,300 | 23.22 | 5.40 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,100 | 31.02 | 5.09 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,100 | 29.59 | 4.85 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $6,200 | 29.81 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 40.49 | 4.60 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 36.11 | 4.81 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 30.31 | 4.66 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,700 | 18.36 | 4.96 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 36.11 | 4.81 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 19.26 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 38.86 | 4.92 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,400 | 37.91 | 4.51 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,800 | 24.71 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,800 | 24.71 | 5.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,100 | 20.78 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 38.86 | 4.92 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $3,900 | 19.20 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 34.29 | 4.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 34.19 | 4.88 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,800 | 33.29 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,300 | 28.57 | 5.39 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 26.27 | 5.05 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 28.17 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.96 | 4.83 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 36.56 | 4.94 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 34.08 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,800 | 31.09 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Reed | MIA | $3,500 | 22.11 | 6.32 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 36.56 | 4.94 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.96 | 4.83 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 30.33 | 4.81 |
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.