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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 | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Kevon Looney |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,800 | 45.72 | 4.67 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.80 | 4.82 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 42.74 | 4.86 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 42.31 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $4,300 | 25.00 | 5.81 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,700 | 21.39 | 5.78 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,300 | 29.70 | 5.60 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,800 | 29.39 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 57.19 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,900 | 45.76 | 4.62 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 43.19 | 4.41 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 42.82 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,700 | 21.08 | 5.70 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,400 | 22.18 | 5.04 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,700 | 28.46 | 4.99 |
| Reggie Bullock | LAL | $4,500 | 22.44 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 59.85 | 4.95 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 58.99 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.66 | 4.86 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 33.61 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 18.45 | 5.27 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 59.85 | 4.95 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $3,600 | 17.74 | 4.93 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 58.99 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,900 | 41.68 | 4.68 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $9,400 | 40.72 | 4.33 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 37.82 | 4.50 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 37.12 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,800 | 30.65 | 6.39 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,500 | 22.96 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,700 | 34.09 | 5.09 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,700 | 18.75 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,200 | 52.47 | 4.68 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,500 | 46.38 | 4.42 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,700 | 43.32 | 4.47 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,100 | 39.10 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,500 | 20.41 | 5.83 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,500 | 28.09 | 5.11 |
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $5,700 | 28.49 | 5.00 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 37.70 | 4.90 |
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.