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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | OG Anunoby |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $58,900 |
| Expected Points | 300.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 43.36 | 4.34 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 38.88 | 4.63 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,000 | 37.42 | 5.35 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 36.34 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,000 | 37.42 | 5.35 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 36.34 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 38.88 | 4.63 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $5,000 | 22.91 | 4.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 40.44 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 36.40 | 4.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 30.69 | 4.65 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 28.21 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 28.21 | 5.53 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 40.44 | 4.81 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 26.63 | 4.75 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 30.69 | 4.65 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 63.48 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 46.16 | 4.31 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.46 | 5.24 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 25.00 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $2,000 | 11.79 | 5.90 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.46 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 63.48 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 46.16 | 4.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,700 | 57.15 | 4.50 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 48.61 | 4.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 37.29 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $2,000 | 12.17 | 6.09 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 48.61 | 4.72 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,000 | 37.29 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 46.27 | 4.92 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,100 | 36.80 | 4.54 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,100 | 30.18 | 4.95 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,100 | 21.73 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $2,000 | 13.27 | 6.64 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,100 | 21.73 | 5.30 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,100 | 30.18 | 4.95 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 46.27 | 4.92 |
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.