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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 43.84 | 4.71 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 40.41 | 4.93 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 33.21 | 5.11 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,900 | 33.03 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,500 | 33.21 | 5.11 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 40.41 | 4.93 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,600 | 17.54 | 4.87 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,900 | 33.03 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 37.18 | 4.77 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,200 | 35.37 | 4.31 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 33.95 | 4.53 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 31.87 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 31.87 | 4.90 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,500 | 31.64 | 4.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 37.18 | 4.77 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 30.31 | 4.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 44.58 | 4.74 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.17 | 4.58 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,200 | 29.29 | 5.63 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 26.11 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,200 | 29.29 | 5.63 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,500 | 26.11 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 44.58 | 4.74 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,100 | 18.93 | 4.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 52.56 | 4.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.75 | 4.77 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 27.50 | 4.91 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 26.93 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 27.50 | 4.91 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 26.93 | 4.81 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 52.56 | 4.78 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,700 | 17.68 | 4.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,200 | 51.46 | 4.59 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 44.08 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 41.85 | 4.31 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 34.46 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 34.46 | 4.85 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $6,400 | 30.55 | 4.77 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,800 | 17.84 | 4.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 44.08 | 4.64 |
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.