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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Rodney McGruder |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $11,100 | 48.31 | 4.35 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 44.41 | 4.44 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 42.74 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 40.73 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $4,700 | 27.47 | 5.84 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $4,000 | 21.64 | 5.41 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,900 | 20.80 | 5.33 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,800 | 25.58 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 55.11 | 4.75 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 40.42 | 4.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,700 | 38.97 | 4.48 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 38.80 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,500 | 21.28 | 6.08 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,600 | 19.50 | 5.42 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,000 | 26.07 | 5.21 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,900 | 24.20 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 55.13 | 4.71 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,000 | 33.05 | 4.72 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,100 | 32.73 | 4.61 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 31.22 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,900 | 20.38 | 5.23 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 17.38 | 4.96 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,500 | 22.01 | 4.89 |
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $3,800 | 18.43 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,100 | 41.76 | 4.59 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 40.21 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,500 | 35.04 | 4.12 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 35.03 | 5.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 35.03 | 5.94 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 30.31 | 5.32 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 26.63 | 5.12 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 25.18 | 5.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 49.91 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,400 | 47.14 | 4.53 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 44.75 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,500 | 17.50 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 33.28 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,900 | 38.50 | 4.87 |
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.