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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 | John Wall |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 312.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 52.32 | 5.34 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 46.80 | 4.78 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,400 | 37.34 | 5.83 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 36.63 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,400 | 37.34 | 5.83 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 52.32 | 5.34 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 36.63 | 5.02 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 46.80 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.09 | 4.95 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 40.71 | 4.85 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 38.16 | 4.77 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 37.94 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 37.94 | 5.13 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.09 | 4.95 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 40.71 | 4.85 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,400 | 30.75 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 54.77 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,200 | 33.94 | 4.71 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 28.03 | 5.00 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 20.28 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 28.03 | 5.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 54.77 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,200 | 33.94 | 4.71 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 20.28 | 4.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 63.45 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 40.73 | 5.09 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 31.73 | 5.20 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,000 | 30.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,800 | 26.19 | 5.46 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,500 | 29.22 | 5.31 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 31.73 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 40.73 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 37.78 | 4.72 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,300 | 35.86 | 4.32 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 28.36 | 4.89 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 23.71 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,300 | 23.71 | 5.51 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 28.36 | 4.89 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 37.78 | 4.72 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,300 | 35.86 | 4.32 |
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.