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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 | Bryn Forbes |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 290.4 |
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 | $8,200 | 40.00 | 4.88 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 30.14 | 4.13 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $6,000 | 28.39 | 4.73 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,500 | 27.16 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,500 | 18.55 | 5.30 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,500 | 27.16 | 4.94 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 40.00 | 4.88 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $6,000 | 28.39 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 52.35 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,600 | 42.59 | 4.44 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 33.08 | 4.08 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,400 | 31.66 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 25.93 | 5.08 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,500 | 22.28 | 4.95 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $5,400 | 25.52 | 4.73 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 52.35 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 50.86 | 4.35 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,200 | 33.03 | 4.59 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 28.29 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,400 | 28.14 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 28.29 | 4.96 |
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $5,400 | 25.02 | 4.63 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,200 | 33.03 | 4.59 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,400 | 28.14 | 4.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 39.21 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 36.62 | 4.58 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 36.30 | 4.54 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,900 | 33.60 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,800 | 24.30 | 5.06 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 39.21 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,000 | 36.62 | 4.58 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,600 | 30.03 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 45.93 | 5.22 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 39.34 | 4.32 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 35.10 | 4.74 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,200 | 34.72 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 45.93 | 5.22 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,200 | 34.72 | 4.82 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 35.10 | 4.74 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,500 | 15.78 | 4.51 |
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.