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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 | Ian Clark |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Kevon Looney |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 290.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,100 | 35.71 | 5.03 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,900 | 29.82 | 4.32 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,500 | 28.60 | 3.81 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,700 | 14.80 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,100 | 35.71 | 5.03 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,900 | 29.82 | 4.32 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,700 | 14.80 | 4.00 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 39.52 | 4.76 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 35.89 | 4.60 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,600 | 30.87 | 4.68 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 30.59 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 30.59 | 4.78 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 39.52 | 4.76 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,600 | 30.87 | 4.68 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 35.89 | 4.60 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.26 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.71 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 28.27 | 4.56 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 21.16 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,200 | 21.16 | 5.04 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.71 | 4.87 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.26 | 4.72 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 28.27 | 4.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,900 | 40.84 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 39.30 | 4.68 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,400 | 27.78 | 5.14 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,200 | 19.82 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,000 | 16.85 | 5.62 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,900 | 40.84 | 5.17 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,400 | 27.78 | 5.14 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 39.30 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 58.97 | 4.72 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 35.60 | 4.62 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,600 | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 58.97 | 4.72 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 35.60 | 4.62 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,600 | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
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.