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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SG | Kevin Huerter |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Omari Spellman |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.68 |
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 | $9,900 | 45.18 | 4.56 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 43.56 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 43.14 | 4.59 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,800 | 40.17 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $5,500 | 30.99 | 5.63 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $6,000 | 28.71 | 4.79 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $5,400 | 25.45 | 4.71 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 43.56 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,900 | 43.74 | 4.42 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 42.66 | 4.74 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 40.59 | 4.72 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,300 | 40.12 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,200 | 21.94 | 5.22 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,400 | 31.37 | 4.90 |
| Reggie Bullock | LAL | $4,800 | 23.19 | 4.83 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 36.23 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.30 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,400 | 57.19 | 4.61 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 44.87 | 4.72 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,400 | 33.74 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.30 | 5.21 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 24.72 | 5.15 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,600 | 27.84 | 4.97 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,800 | 32.24 | 4.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,800 | 40.86 | 4.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $9,000 | 40.61 | 4.51 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,600 | 35.07 | 4.61 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,500 | 34.57 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,700 | 22.91 | 6.19 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,900 | 25.95 | 5.30 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,800 | 18.71 | 4.92 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,900 | 33.32 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 37.55 | 4.69 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,600 | 36.03 | 4.74 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 34.84 | 4.52 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $6,600 | 32.09 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,500 | 29.79 | 5.42 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 28.98 | 5.17 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,500 | 17.88 | 5.11 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $4,400 | 22.34 | 5.08 |
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.