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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 | Yogi Ferrell |
| PG | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SG | Damion Lee |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $53,200 |
| Expected Points | 289.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 34.80 | 4.30 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,300 | 31.25 | 4.28 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,600 | 29.55 | 4.48 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,200 | 29.17 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,300 | 27.36 | 6.36 |
| Aaron Harrison | DAL | $3,500 | 20.64 | 5.90 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,200 | 29.17 | 5.61 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,500 | 24.58 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,800 | 37.85 | 4.30 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 36.04 | 4.56 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,900 | 28.06 | 5.73 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,800 | 26.71 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,800 | 23.98 | 6.31 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,900 | 28.06 | 5.73 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 20.28 | 5.48 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,500 | 24.26 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 33.84 | 5.64 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 31.74 | 4.81 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 31.52 | 5.08 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $5,600 | 28.69 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,700 | 28.41 | 6.04 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,500 | 25.41 | 5.65 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 33.84 | 5.64 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,500 | 25.19 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,300 | 56.06 | 4.56 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 46.29 | 5.09 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 44.88 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 36.42 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,700 | 23.50 | 6.35 |
| Khem Birch | ORL | $3,500 | 21.04 | 6.01 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,000 | 29.34 | 5.87 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,500 | 19.29 | 5.51 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 45.83 | 4.58 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,300 | 39.52 | 5.41 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 33.00 | 4.65 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,100 | 30.20 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,200 | 23.76 | 5.66 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,300 | 39.52 | 5.41 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,300 | 21.64 | 5.03 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,100 | 30.20 | 4.95 |
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.