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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Lance Stephenson |
| PF | James Johnson |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Bam Adebayo |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 40.03 | 4.60 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 38.85 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 37.30 | 4.84 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 34.86 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,400 | 30.23 | 5.60 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,500 | 28.20 | 5.13 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,700 | 38.85 | 5.05 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,700 | 28.71 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 42.80 | 4.76 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 40.56 | 5.13 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 40.17 | 4.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 38.70 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,200 | 21.76 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 40.56 | 5.13 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 38.70 | 5.09 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,800 | 23.76 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 60.16 | 4.70 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.67 | 4.89 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,300 | 31.40 | 4.30 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,600 | 28.81 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,600 | 17.96 | 4.99 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,100 | 20.43 | 4.98 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.67 | 4.89 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,700 | 27.67 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,100 | 54.02 | 4.46 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,700 | 42.35 | 4.37 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,100 | 40.72 | 4.03 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 34.43 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,500 | 32.27 | 5.87 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,000 | 22.02 | 5.50 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,700 | 24.51 | 5.21 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,500 | 28.57 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 46.04 | 4.38 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 45.55 | 4.22 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,300 | 39.64 | 4.78 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 38.09 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,300 | 24.28 | 5.65 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 35.68 | 5.25 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $3,600 | 18.77 | 5.21 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,700 | 23.42 | 4.98 |
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.