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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Dillon Brooks |
| PF | Jarell Martin |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 311.12 |
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 | $10,100 | 45.06 | 4.46 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 44.82 | 4.82 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,200 | 44.76 | 4.39 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,300 | 38.35 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,700 | 20.00 | 5.41 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,400 | 27.56 | 5.10 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,400 | 27.04 | 5.01 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,800 | 33.24 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,300 | 49.14 | 4.77 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,600 | 43.03 | 5.00 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $9,200 | 40.19 | 4.37 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 39.45 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 33.64 | 5.43 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,800 | 25.42 | 5.29 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,600 | 43.03 | 5.00 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,400 | 21.86 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 34.86 | 5.53 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 29.87 | 4.46 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 27.90 | 4.23 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 26.03 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 34.86 | 5.53 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,000 | 20.63 | 5.16 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,600 | 17.82 | 4.95 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,600 | 20.88 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 52.14 | 4.53 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 38.88 | 4.63 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,100 | 36.56 | 4.51 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,300 | 30.96 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,000 | 23.73 | 5.93 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 29.16 | 5.21 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 28.76 | 5.13 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 29.90 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 52.29 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 46.22 | 4.92 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 46.16 | 4.44 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,300 | 44.44 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $3,800 | 27.41 | 7.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 46.22 | 4.92 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 37.96 | 4.81 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,300 | 44.44 | 4.78 |
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.