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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 | Jeremy Lin |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Dion Waiters |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 309.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 38.44 | 3.96 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 38.38 | 4.80 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 37.85 | 4.07 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 36.21 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $3,600 | 21.96 | 6.10 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $4,300 | 22.66 | 5.27 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,800 | 35.69 | 5.25 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,900 | 25.16 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 56.39 | 4.48 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 38.40 | 4.63 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,400 | 37.37 | 4.45 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,900 | 36.81 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,100 | 24.53 | 5.98 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 34.25 | 5.11 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,100 | 24.65 | 4.83 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 34.65 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.58 | 4.88 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 47.44 | 4.43 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 43.63 | 4.59 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,100 | 33.24 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 23.23 | 6.64 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $5,000 | 27.21 | 5.44 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,800 | 19.65 | 5.17 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 31.36 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 38.86 | 4.57 |
| John Collins | ATL | $9,100 | 37.45 | 4.12 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,800 | 34.54 | 4.43 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,000 | 34.49 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,100 | 28.38 | 5.56 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 34.48 | 4.72 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,000 | 18.84 | 4.71 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,700 | 17.40 | 4.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 50.73 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 48.46 | 4.85 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,400 | 48.39 | 4.24 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 43.79 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,600 | 34.61 | 5.24 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 30.79 | 5.13 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,700 | 28.93 | 5.07 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,300 | 26.09 | 4.92 |
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.