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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 46.55 | 4.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 42.11 | 4.58 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 41.42 | 4.65 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,700 | 35.90 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,100 | 30.63 | 5.02 |
| Tyler Johnson | PHO | $4,500 | 21.66 | 4.81 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,700 | 35.90 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 46.55 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 44.29 | 4.52 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 41.16 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,800 | 39.80 | 4.52 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.83 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,700 | 28.27 | 4.96 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 41.16 | 4.90 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 32.29 | 4.89 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $6,000 | 28.36 | 4.73 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 45.31 | 4.19 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 44.60 | 4.60 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $7,200 | 30.61 | 4.25 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,700 | 30.31 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,700 | 28.18 | 4.94 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,700 | 18.13 | 4.90 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $4,100 | 19.23 | 4.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 44.60 | 4.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $8,000 | 35.01 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 34.67 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 31.81 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,700 | 30.38 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,600 | 28.64 | 5.11 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 21.32 | 5.08 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 34.67 | 4.88 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,600 | 17.16 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.08 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 43.80 | 4.56 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,700 | 39.83 | 4.58 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 36.14 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,700 | 28.52 | 5.00 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,500 | 26.85 | 4.88 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,500 | 35.74 | 4.76 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.08 | 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.