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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 | Jalen Brunson |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 318.11 |
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 | $9,200 | 43.41 | 4.72 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 41.95 | 4.42 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 35.78 | 4.47 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,900 | 35.19 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,700 | 25.62 | 6.93 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,900 | 35.19 | 5.10 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,400 | 26.94 | 4.99 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,400 | 21.40 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,800 | 40.00 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 39.33 | 4.92 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,600 | 37.19 | 4.32 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 35.92 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,000 | 20.08 | 5.02 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,200 | 25.87 | 4.98 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 39.33 | 4.92 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 35.92 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.50 | 4.74 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,100 | 46.98 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 45.90 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 37.59 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,400 | 31.15 | 5.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 45.90 | 4.88 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,500 | 26.79 | 4.87 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,600 | 22.32 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 44.76 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,600 | 42.76 | 4.45 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 35.76 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.76 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,600 | 26.44 | 7.35 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,900 | 25.30 | 6.49 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,200 | 32.48 | 5.24 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 35.76 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 52.51 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,200 | 45.63 | 4.47 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,500 | 35.61 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,700 | 22.89 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $5,200 | 24.78 | 4.76 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,500 | 35.61 | 4.75 |
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.