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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 299.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $10,400 | 48.49 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.55 | 4.53 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,800 | 34.09 | 5.01 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,700 | 31.64 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 25.51 | 6.38 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $5,700 | 29.57 | 5.19 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,800 | 34.09 | 5.01 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,100 | 24.97 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 44.03 | 4.73 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 38.88 | 3.70 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $8,300 | 34.46 | 4.15 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,800 | 33.12 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 29.14 | 5.11 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 30.64 | 4.94 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,800 | 33.12 | 4.87 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,700 | 27.36 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 56.51 | 4.52 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $10,000 | 45.05 | 4.50 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,700 | 26.88 | 4.71 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,300 | 23.88 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,700 | 26.88 | 4.71 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,500 | 20.37 | 4.53 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 56.51 | 4.52 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $10,000 | 45.05 | 4.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 37.86 | 4.56 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.95 | 4.79 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,000 | 28.47 | 4.74 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,300 | 28.27 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,300 | 28.27 | 5.33 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,200 | 26.60 | 5.12 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.95 | 4.79 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 26.77 | 4.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 46.42 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 43.97 | 4.78 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.54 | 4.80 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 35.33 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,500 | 33.17 | 5.10 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.54 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 43.97 | 4.78 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 35.33 | 4.71 |
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.