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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 | Delon Wright |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Mike Scott |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.38 |
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 | $10,200 | 51.63 | 5.06 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 39.62 | 5.08 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 36.34 | 4.66 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,800 | 34.17 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,600 | 25.80 | 5.61 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 39.62 | 5.08 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 51.63 | 5.06 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 36.34 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,800 | 44.72 | 4.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 40.30 | 5.10 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,200 | 38.72 | 4.72 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 34.55 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 40.30 | 5.10 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,500 | 22.69 | 5.04 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,800 | 32.46 | 4.77 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,200 | 38.72 | 4.72 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 60.04 | 4.80 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.38 | 4.90 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 33.07 | 4.66 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 27.33 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.38 | 4.90 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 27.33 | 4.88 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 60.04 | 4.80 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,800 | 18.16 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 32.62 | 4.03 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 31.50 | 5.00 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,300 | 29.37 | 4.66 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,000 | 28.06 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,500 | 17.96 | 5.13 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 31.50 | 5.00 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,000 | 19.22 | 4.81 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,700 | 27.32 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 38.34 | 4.62 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 29.03 | 4.84 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 28.92 | 4.82 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,800 | 17.86 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 29.03 | 4.84 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 28.92 | 4.82 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,800 | 17.86 | 4.70 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 38.34 | 4.62 |
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.