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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 | Derrick Rose |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Rodney McGruder |
| SG | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 44.45 | 4.49 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 43.21 | 4.45 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 41.79 | 4.86 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,500 | 35.77 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,000 | 31.57 | 5.26 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 23.26 | 4.95 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 41.79 | 4.86 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,200 | 29.71 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 43.01 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 39.82 | 4.19 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,800 | 36.28 | 4.12 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,400 | 35.61 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,900 | 28.45 | 5.81 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 21.49 | 5.66 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,700 | 18.97 | 5.13 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,000 | 24.66 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,600 | 34.77 | 4.58 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,600 | 30.61 | 4.64 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 28.70 | 4.78 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 28.33 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 28.33 | 4.97 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,500 | 21.61 | 4.80 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 28.70 | 4.78 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,600 | 30.61 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 42.94 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 33.99 | 4.30 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,500 | 33.53 | 5.16 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 30.43 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,500 | 33.53 | 5.16 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $4,900 | 23.82 | 4.86 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 26.88 | 4.80 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 25.09 | 4.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 50.28 | 4.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 47.74 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 44.98 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 44.09 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,900 | 33.82 | 4.90 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,900 | 23.81 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 44.98 | 4.84 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 31.88 | 4.83 |
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.