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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 | Tim Frazier |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nerlens Noel |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 54.04 | 4.54 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 44.00 | 4.68 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,900 | 36.95 | 5.36 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 35.94 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $3,500 | 21.06 | 6.02 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,900 | 36.95 | 5.36 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,600 | 19.26 | 5.35 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,700 | 29.37 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,900 | 63.11 | 4.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,500 | 44.31 | 4.66 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,100 | 42.13 | 4.17 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 39.35 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 34.74 | 5.26 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,100 | 25.88 | 5.07 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $3,500 | 17.11 | 4.89 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,200 | 35.01 | 4.86 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 54.18 | 4.75 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,100 | 45.82 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.48 | 4.71 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 31.12 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | LAL | $4,200 | 27.09 | 6.45 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,000 | 31.12 | 5.19 |
| Solomon Hill | NOP | $3,600 | 18.60 | 5.17 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $4,200 | 20.12 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $10,000 | 44.61 | 4.46 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 44.34 | 5.04 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 36.16 | 5.32 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 36.16 | 5.32 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $5,000 | 26.42 | 5.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 44.34 | 5.04 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 28.29 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 52.93 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,200 | 44.38 | 4.35 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 42.01 | 4.62 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,200 | 38.02 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $3,700 | 24.27 | 6.56 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,200 | 38.02 | 5.28 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $3,900 | 18.69 | 4.79 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $6,500 | 30.35 | 4.67 |
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.