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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 | Kris Dunn |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SG | Damyean Dotson |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 47.95 | 4.84 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 42.17 | 4.53 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 39.84 | 4.74 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $7,500 | 37.37 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $7,500 | 37.37 | 4.98 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,900 | 29.24 | 4.96 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,500 | 31.74 | 4.88 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 47.95 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,500 | 46.82 | 4.46 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,000 | 41.82 | 4.65 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,300 | 40.90 | 4.40 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 40.81 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,300 | 22.97 | 5.34 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,400 | 22.91 | 5.21 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $6,500 | 31.99 | 4.92 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,600 | 17.69 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,700 | 59.77 | 4.71 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,400 | 32.48 | 4.39 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,500 | 31.89 | 4.91 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $7,700 | 30.67 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,500 | 25.98 | 5.77 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,800 | 19.46 | 5.12 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,600 | 23.23 | 5.05 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 17.53 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 42.59 | 5.19 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,500 | 42.23 | 4.45 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 42.11 | 4.95 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,800 | 41.65 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 34.04 | 5.40 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,700 | 24.91 | 5.30 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 42.59 | 5.19 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,600 | 28.72 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,500 | 51.86 | 4.51 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 48.72 | 4.47 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 46.67 | 4.67 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,200 | 42.57 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,100 | 29.16 | 7.11 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,300 | 27.07 | 6.29 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,800 | 29.73 | 5.13 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 35.80 | 5.04 |
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.