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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 | Kent Bazemore |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 312.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 39.97 | 4.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 37.32 | 4.44 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 33.18 | 4.48 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,100 | 33.14 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,100 | 33.14 | 5.43 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $4,300 | 22.03 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $4,800 | 22.86 | 4.76 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,000 | 18.79 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,800 | 43.14 | 4.40 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,300 | 41.38 | 4.45 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 40.87 | 4.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 39.96 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,400 | 26.97 | 6.13 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,800 | 24.89 | 5.19 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,200 | 21.69 | 5.16 |
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $4,200 | 21.50 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,400 | 58.56 | 4.72 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 55.82 | 4.58 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 33.55 | 4.86 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 32.20 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,700 | 27.99 | 4.91 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 33.55 | 4.86 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,700 | 22.52 | 4.79 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $6,500 | 30.99 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.75 | 4.74 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 39.29 | 4.37 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 33.70 | 4.68 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,600 | 33.42 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $3,900 | 23.00 | 5.90 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $6,300 | 33.18 | 5.27 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,800 | 24.40 | 5.08 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,900 | 19.58 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 50.60 | 4.52 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,300 | 43.43 | 4.22 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $7,100 | 35.86 | 5.05 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,200 | 35.51 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,700 | 29.96 | 8.10 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,400 | 27.99 | 6.36 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,800 | 30.98 | 5.34 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,100 | 32.03 | 5.25 |
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.