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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 | Ish Smith |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Sterling Brown |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Georges Niang |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.31 |
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 | $7,800 | 37.15 | 4.76 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 34.84 | 4.41 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,900 | 29.86 | 4.33 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,300 | 27.29 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 37.15 | 4.76 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,200 | 18.82 | 4.48 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,900 | 34.84 | 4.41 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,300 | 27.29 | 4.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.74 | 4.89 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,200 | 38.60 | 4.20 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,000 | 34.46 | 4.31 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 23.44 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $3,900 | 20.88 | 5.35 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.74 | 4.89 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 23.44 | 4.60 |
| Wayne Ellington | DET | $4,600 | 21.05 | 4.58 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 55.02 | 5.00 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 26.46 | 4.41 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,100 | 20.88 | 5.09 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,300 | 16.59 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,100 | 20.88 | 5.09 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 55.02 | 5.00 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 26.46 | 4.41 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,600 | 14.38 | 4.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 40.99 | 4.50 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,400 | 25.40 | 3.43 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,400 | 15.37 | 3.49 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 40.99 | 4.50 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,400 | 15.37 | 3.49 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,400 | 25.40 | 3.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 45.18 | 4.66 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,900 | 40.42 | 4.54 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.95 | 4.69 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,700 | 30.63 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,100 | 37.95 | 4.69 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 45.18 | 4.66 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,700 | 30.63 | 4.57 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,900 | 40.42 | 4.54 |
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.