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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Jeremy Lamb |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 316.18 |
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 | $11,600 | 52.61 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 43.88 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 42.57 | 5.07 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,600 | 38.01 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,300 | 37.41 | 5.12 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,000 | 20.32 | 5.08 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 42.57 | 5.07 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,300 | 21.21 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 55.49 | 4.95 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $10,000 | 46.61 | 4.66 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 41.41 | 4.87 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 40.31 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $3,500 | 18.42 | 5.26 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 40.31 | 5.04 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,700 | 38.40 | 4.99 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 55.49 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 50.47 | 4.59 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 46.32 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 39.38 | 4.53 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,200 | 34.93 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,100 | 30.69 | 6.02 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,400 | 26.06 | 5.92 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,200 | 25.94 | 4.99 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 23.15 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 61.78 | 4.94 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 43.41 | 4.99 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 37.90 | 4.99 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 34.87 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,300 | 27.71 | 5.23 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,200 | 27.00 | 5.19 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 23.70 | 5.15 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,500 | 23.10 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 47.84 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 39.24 | 5.03 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,100 | 38.91 | 4.80 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 38.70 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,900 | 28.94 | 5.91 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 38.70 | 5.38 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 39.24 | 5.03 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,000 | 33.72 | 4.82 |
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.