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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 | Jerryd Bayless |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $57,800 |
| Expected Points | 309.75 |
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 | $12,300 | 53.49 | 4.35 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,700 | 38.24 | 5.71 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 36.17 | 4.82 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,400 | 34.44 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $4,200 | 27.50 | 6.55 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $3,900 | 23.46 | 6.01 |
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,700 | 21.41 | 5.79 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,700 | 38.24 | 5.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,800 | 63.68 | 4.61 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,900 | 43.00 | 4.34 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,700 | 40.20 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 39.75 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,200 | 23.14 | 5.51 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 26.28 | 5.26 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,700 | 24.43 | 5.20 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 33.06 | 5.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 54.16 | 4.63 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,400 | 47.66 | 4.58 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,900 | 47.66 | 4.37 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 39.33 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,000 | 22.41 | 5.60 |
| Michael Beasley | LAL | $3,900 | 20.98 | 5.38 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 22.42 | 5.34 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $6,000 | 31.64 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.23 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 33.53 | 5.00 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,100 | 33.38 | 4.70 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 32.70 | 6.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,300 | 32.70 | 6.17 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,700 | 19.62 | 5.30 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,400 | 32.19 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,100 | 52.93 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,100 | 47.94 | 4.75 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,500 | 42.48 | 4.47 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,700 | 35.91 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,400 | 27.23 | 6.19 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $5,500 | 29.70 | 5.40 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,800 | 24.81 | 5.17 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,300 | 31.98 | 5.08 |
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.