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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | David Nwaba |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.49 |
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 | $9,400 | 47.02 | 5.00 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,100 | 38.36 | 5.40 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 37.11 | 5.08 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 36.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,500 | 28.31 | 6.29 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,100 | 38.36 | 5.40 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,200 | 22.34 | 5.32 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,300 | 37.11 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 46.13 | 4.86 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 42.57 | 5.19 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 36.97 | 4.68 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 34.31 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,800 | 26.83 | 5.59 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 26.64 | 5.44 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 42.57 | 5.19 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,600 | 23.33 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 58.83 | 4.71 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 51.73 | 4.58 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,400 | 31.41 | 4.91 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 28.90 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,000 | 21.17 | 5.29 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $4,600 | 24.09 | 5.24 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,300 | 22.23 | 5.17 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 28.90 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,000 | 39.22 | 4.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 38.72 | 4.35 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 38.14 | 5.08 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 36.62 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $6,100 | 32.90 | 5.39 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,600 | 29.07 | 5.19 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 29.59 | 5.10 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 38.14 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,100 | 48.16 | 4.77 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 40.16 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,200 | 38.43 | 4.18 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 36.26 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,300 | 33.03 | 5.24 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $3,900 | 19.45 | 4.99 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 40.16 | 4.84 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,500 | 36.26 | 4.83 |
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.