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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Dewayne Dedmon |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.47 |
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 | $11,400 | 53.62 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 48.72 | 4.87 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 43.99 | 5.64 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 42.74 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 43.99 | 5.64 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 33.40 | 5.14 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,000 | 30.46 | 5.08 |
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $3,600 | 18.10 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 40.34 | 4.53 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,100 | 38.78 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 38.42 | 4.80 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 37.32 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,900 | 20.62 | 5.29 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,700 | 19.27 | 5.21 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,500 | 22.96 | 5.10 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,800 | 34.45 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,100 | 63.16 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 40.48 | 5.00 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,100 | 36.12 | 5.09 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,900 | 34.00 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $4,400 | 22.76 | 5.17 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,100 | 36.12 | 5.09 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 40.48 | 5.00 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,900 | 29.42 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 43.11 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 36.95 | 4.93 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 35.61 | 4.68 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,000 | 34.08 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $4,100 | 26.62 | 6.49 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,700 | 33.22 | 5.83 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 30.37 | 5.33 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,100 | 26.89 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 49.55 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 43.49 | 4.58 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,800 | 41.18 | 4.68 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 39.48 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 29.24 | 5.22 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.22 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,100 | 35.86 | 5.05 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 34.29 | 5.04 |
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.