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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| Util | Antonio Blakeney |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 47.93 | 4.70 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 43.58 | 4.36 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 46.15 | 4.71 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.93 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.93 | 4.75 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,800 | 29.18 | 4.29 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 31.27 | 4.96 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 32.17 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 45.11 | 4.60 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 44.46 | 4.63 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 38.46 | 4.69 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 37.08 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 37.08 | 4.64 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $5,800 | 26.78 | 4.62 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 45.11 | 4.60 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 44.46 | 4.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 54.52 | 4.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,800 | 52.83 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 50.02 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,200 | 35.16 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 26.58 | 5.01 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,500 | 30.42 | 4.68 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $5,500 | 24.65 | 4.48 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,300 | 21.36 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 43.69 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 35.69 | 4.41 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $7,100 | 32.38 | 4.56 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 31.96 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $6,800 | 31.91 | 4.69 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 43.69 | 4.96 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $7,100 | 32.38 | 4.56 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 31.96 | 4.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 42.99 | 4.26 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 38.03 | 5.07 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $8,300 | 39.72 | 4.79 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,700 | 38.47 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 36.29 | 4.65 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 38.03 | 5.07 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,600 | 37.20 | 4.89 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 32.17 | 4.35 |
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.