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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.68 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 43.30 | 4.66 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,000 | 41.32 | 4.59 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,100 | 37.42 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,100 | 37.42 | 5.27 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 37.10 | 5.01 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.68 | 4.81 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,900 | 32.72 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 58.10 | 4.88 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 40.65 | 4.90 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 40.46 | 5.00 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 33.34 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 25.80 | 5.27 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 40.46 | 5.00 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 40.65 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 58.10 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 39.61 | 4.95 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,600 | 37.04 | 4.31 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 26.38 | 4.55 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 24.88 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 39.61 | 4.95 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,800 | 22.97 | 4.79 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,000 | 18.92 | 4.73 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 26.38 | 4.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 62.02 | 4.88 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 47.76 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,100 | 39.62 | 4.89 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,200 | 31.93 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,400 | 29.52 | 5.47 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 29.84 | 5.23 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,200 | 31.93 | 5.15 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,600 | 28.20 | 5.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 44.78 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 42.35 | 4.32 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 37.44 | 4.74 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 34.51 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 37.44 | 4.74 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 44.78 | 4.66 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 28.79 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 42.35 | 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.