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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Alec Burks |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 288.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 42.48 | 4.88 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,600 | 23.14 | 4.13 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,400 | 15.82 | 3.60 |
| George Hill | CLE | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 42.48 | 4.88 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,600 | 23.14 | 4.13 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,400 | 15.82 | 3.60 |
| George Hill | CLE | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 56.76 | 4.73 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 41.21 | 4.43 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,300 | 39.92 | 4.29 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 20.42 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 56.76 | 4.73 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,500 | 16.20 | 4.63 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 41.21 | 4.43 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,300 | 39.92 | 4.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 60.20 | 4.82 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,500 | 29.78 | 4.58 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 23.77 | 6.79 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,200 | 21.20 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,500 | 23.77 | 6.79 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 60.20 | 4.82 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,500 | 29.78 | 4.58 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 18.64 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 30.62 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,100 | 29.37 | 4.14 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,200 | 26.58 | 4.29 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,100 | 22.00 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 30.62 | 5.10 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,500 | 20.62 | 4.58 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,100 | 22.00 | 4.31 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,200 | 26.58 | 4.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 39.37 | 4.98 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 35.47 | 4.12 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,400 | 22.78 | 4.22 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $2,000 | 6.69 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 39.37 | 4.98 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,400 | 22.78 | 4.22 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 35.47 | 4.12 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $2,000 | 6.69 | 3.35 |
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.