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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 55.00 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 43.70 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 42.06 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 41.20 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,500 | 23.01 | 6.57 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,200 | 24.04 | 5.72 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 36.32 | 5.26 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,100 | 26.45 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 57.11 | 4.72 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 43.15 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 42.48 | 4.25 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 39.47 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,800 | 31.84 | 5.49 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,500 | 27.65 | 5.03 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 36.43 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 43.15 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 56.29 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 36.51 | 4.80 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,500 | 32.86 | 5.06 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 25.51 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,100 | 23.63 | 5.76 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $3,700 | 20.03 | 5.41 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,800 | 25.15 | 5.24 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 18.34 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 44.33 | 3.99 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,700 | 32.02 | 4.78 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 30.26 | 4.80 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 29.48 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,800 | 20.78 | 5.47 |
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,900 | 20.86 | 5.35 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,800 | 24.00 | 5.00 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 28.93 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 54.95 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 48.70 | 5.24 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 40.15 | 4.96 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,800 | 39.93 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,600 | 22.53 | 6.26 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 48.70 | 5.24 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 40.15 | 4.96 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $5,700 | 27.05 | 4.74 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.