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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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.87 |
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 | 46.23 | 4.49 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 34.83 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 34.81 | 4.52 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 28.75 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,300 | 27.91 | 5.27 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,700 | 18.92 | 5.11 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 28.75 | 4.79 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,300 | 25.31 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 44.13 | 4.75 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,800 | 39.71 | 4.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 38.40 | 4.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 38.02 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,200 | 24.94 | 5.94 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,500 | 24.50 | 5.44 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,600 | 29.15 | 5.20 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,300 | 22.30 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,200 | 29.77 | 4.80 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 29.62 | 4.94 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 25.29 | 4.44 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,000 | 22.85 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,700 | 18.59 | 5.02 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,000 | 29.62 | 4.94 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,200 | 29.77 | 4.80 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,700 | 21.67 | 4.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 43.69 | 4.80 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,400 | 41.65 | 4.43 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 30.35 | 5.06 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,500 | 29.98 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 30.35 | 5.06 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,400 | 26.90 | 4.98 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 43.69 | 4.80 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 27.78 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 46.26 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 45.41 | 4.54 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 39.87 | 4.58 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 39.48 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 29.70 | 5.21 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,400 | 21.30 | 4.84 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,000 | 23.85 | 4.77 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,200 | 33.79 | 4.69 |
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.