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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| PG | Jawun Evans |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.63 |
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 | $11,100 | 53.73 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,300 | 45.56 | 4.42 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 43.24 | 4.55 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 38.87 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,300 | 31.89 | 6.02 |
| Jawun Evans | LAC | $4,700 | 28.10 | 5.98 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $4,800 | 27.51 | 5.73 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 34.68 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 45.01 | 4.69 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,300 | 42.20 | 5.08 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 38.32 | 4.85 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 37.53 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 37.46 | 5.28 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $7,100 | 37.38 | 5.26 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,300 | 42.20 | 5.08 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $4,900 | 24.50 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 52.98 | 4.53 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 50.90 | 4.67 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,700 | 42.79 | 4.41 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 35.89 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 23.55 | 5.61 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,000 | 21.90 | 5.48 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,500 | 24.05 | 5.34 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 29.35 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 43.30 | 5.09 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,500 | 40.52 | 4.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 34.75 | 4.57 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,300 | 33.82 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,900 | 33.00 | 5.59 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,900 | 27.27 | 5.57 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 31.02 | 5.26 |
| David West | GS | $3,700 | 19.35 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 55.52 | 4.79 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 44.10 | 4.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 42.75 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 41.42 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,700 | 21.43 | 5.79 |
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $3,500 | 20.15 | 5.76 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 32.29 | 5.13 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,400 | 27.26 | 5.05 |
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.