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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| PG | Mario Chalmers |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Ekpe Udoh |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.93 |
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 | $11,100 | 53.74 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 43.94 | 4.58 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 43.11 | 4.54 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 38.57 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,600 | 23.23 | 6.45 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,500 | 20.78 | 5.94 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $4,900 | 27.28 | 5.57 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 53.74 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 54.61 | 4.79 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,500 | 39.88 | 4.69 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.60 | 4.75 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 35.46 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,800 | 23.58 | 4.91 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 30.37 | 4.82 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 54.61 | 4.79 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.60 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 56.35 | 4.62 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 53.54 | 4.28 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,700 | 44.06 | 4.54 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 35.59 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 18.20 | 5.05 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 24.20 | 4.94 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,800 | 28.21 | 4.86 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,900 | 23.07 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 40.20 | 4.73 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,500 | 33.50 | 5.15 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 31.58 | 5.44 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,800 | 29.82 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Jerebko | UTA | $3,500 | 20.48 | 5.85 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,800 | 31.58 | 5.44 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,500 | 33.50 | 5.15 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,500 | 27.40 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 48.54 | 4.58 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,800 | 39.66 | 4.51 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,600 | 38.13 | 4.43 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 35.91 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $3,500 | 20.80 | 5.94 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,900 | 32.94 | 4.77 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.54 | 4.74 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 48.54 | 4.58 |
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.