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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 | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Juancho Hernangómez |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.96 |
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 | $9,200 | 43.67 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 41.48 | 4.71 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,200 | 38.55 | 4.70 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,600 | 36.72 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $4,800 | 27.52 | 5.73 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,400 | 33.51 | 5.24 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,000 | 33.93 | 4.85 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,600 | 36.72 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,000 | 37.46 | 4.68 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 34.56 | 5.01 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,200 | 33.90 | 4.71 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,800 | 33.18 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 29.73 | 5.31 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,700 | 19.40 | 5.24 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 34.56 | 5.01 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,500 | 27.37 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.60 | 4.48 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 54.15 | 4.48 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $7,000 | 31.72 | 4.53 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 30.81 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 30.81 | 4.89 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $4,000 | 19.18 | 4.79 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,800 | 17.72 | 4.66 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,000 | 18.60 | 4.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,400 | 50.19 | 4.83 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,500 | 29.25 | 4.50 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,000 | 28.40 | 5.68 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $6,200 | 28.06 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,000 | 28.40 | 5.68 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,800 | 26.22 | 5.46 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,300 | 27.25 | 5.14 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,100 | 20.02 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 59.39 | 5.55 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 46.40 | 4.42 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 45.87 | 5.04 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 38.84 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,700 | 28.72 | 6.11 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 59.39 | 5.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 45.87 | 5.04 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 36.72 | 4.77 |
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.