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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 | Goran Dragic |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 313.18 |
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 | $9,600 | 44.53 | 4.64 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,000 | 36.91 | 5.27 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 28.91 | 4.59 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,000 | 25.16 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,000 | 36.91 | 5.27 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 44.53 | 4.64 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 28.91 | 4.59 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,000 | 25.16 | 4.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 41.99 | 5.00 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 34.75 | 4.83 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.21 | 4.95 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 26.07 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 26.05 | 5.32 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 41.99 | 5.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.21 | 4.95 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 34.75 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 51.67 | 4.70 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,100 | 31.31 | 4.41 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 30.34 | 5.14 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 28.14 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,600 | 22.13 | 6.15 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 30.34 | 5.14 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,600 | 23.38 | 5.08 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 28.14 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 63.70 | 5.02 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 49.29 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $10,000 | 44.75 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 39.92 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,300 | 39.21 | 5.37 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,400 | 28.01 | 5.19 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 63.70 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 39.92 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 43.70 | 4.75 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 30.26 | 4.03 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,500 | 28.44 | 5.17 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,600 | 23.94 | 6.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,600 | 23.94 | 6.65 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,500 | 28.44 | 5.17 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 43.70 | 4.75 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 30.26 | 4.03 |
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.