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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Jarell Martin |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.57 |
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 | $12,100 | 52.97 | 4.38 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 43.72 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 38.00 | 4.58 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 36.37 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 32.32 | 4.97 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,900 | 23.75 | 4.85 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 36.37 | 4.85 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,300 | 29.41 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 50.52 | 4.51 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 33.73 | 4.62 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 33.50 | 4.79 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,800 | 26.09 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Simmons | MEM | $4,000 | 20.43 | 5.11 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 33.50 | 4.79 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 33.73 | 4.62 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 18.31 | 4.58 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 52.00 | 4.37 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 38.27 | 4.35 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,600 | 29.82 | 5.33 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,900 | 27.37 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,400 | 26.51 | 6.02 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,600 | 29.82 | 5.33 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 24.09 | 4.82 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,900 | 27.37 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $6,200 | 28.68 | 4.63 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,500 | 27.16 | 6.04 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,100 | 26.65 | 5.22 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 25.51 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,500 | 27.16 | 6.04 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,500 | 20.37 | 5.82 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 25.51 | 5.55 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,100 | 26.65 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 39.65 | 5.08 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,200 | 34.23 | 4.75 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 34.09 | 4.73 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 33.67 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 33.67 | 5.61 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,000 | 30.93 | 5.16 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 39.65 | 5.08 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,500 | 22.34 | 4.96 |
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.