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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Bruno Caboclo |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 308.89 |
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 | $12,000 | 55.07 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 43.72 | 4.42 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 40.83 | 4.21 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 40.81 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $5,900 | 31.15 | 5.28 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,400 | 22.12 | 5.03 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,000 | 19.97 | 4.99 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,600 | 22.85 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,600 | 40.73 | 4.74 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,700 | 34.96 | 4.54 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 32.76 | 4.37 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 30.63 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,500 | 25.66 | 5.70 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,100 | 28.93 | 5.67 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $5,600 | 29.09 | 5.20 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,400 | 27.71 | 5.13 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 50.47 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | OKC | $11,500 | 47.47 | 4.13 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 46.27 | 4.72 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 37.01 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $4,000 | 23.83 | 5.96 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,000 | 28.64 | 5.73 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,100 | 25.34 | 4.97 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,200 | 25.13 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 43.78 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 33.92 | 5.14 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 33.31 | 4.63 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $7,200 | 32.80 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,600 | 26.23 | 7.29 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,700 | 20.99 | 5.67 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $6,000 | 31.65 | 5.27 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,500 | 23.33 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 57.39 | 4.95 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 49.29 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 46.84 | 4.68 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 43.73 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,800 | 18.82 | 4.95 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 57.39 | 4.95 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 21.80 | 4.85 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,300 | 35.41 | 4.85 |
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.