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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | Courtney Lee |
| PF | Jordan Bell |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 40.94 | 4.60 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 39.74 | 4.85 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,100 | 37.32 | 4.61 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,600 | 36.62 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,000 | 30.91 | 5.15 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,200 | 31.57 | 5.09 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,200 | 30.90 | 4.98 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 33.53 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 44.08 | 4.69 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,800 | 37.10 | 4.76 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,000 | 36.08 | 4.51 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 36.07 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 36.07 | 5.23 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,500 | 27.63 | 5.02 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 28.89 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 54.95 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 54.81 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 49.04 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 41.71 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 21.83 | 5.46 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,200 | 27.90 | 5.37 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 49.04 | 4.90 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,200 | 30.07 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,000 | 40.76 | 4.53 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.38 | 4.86 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,300 | 37.52 | 4.52 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,900 | 31.49 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | GS | $3,600 | 23.13 | 6.43 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,900 | 31.49 | 5.34 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,700 | 29.51 | 5.18 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 29.37 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 55.35 | 4.90 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 46.03 | 4.85 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 39.52 | 4.65 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,400 | 38.28 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 18.98 | 5.13 |
| Miles Plumlee | ATL | $3,600 | 18.33 | 5.09 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,300 | 31.88 | 5.06 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 37.84 | 4.98 |
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.