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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Daniel Theis |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 308.73 |
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 | $8,200 | 45.40 | 5.54 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 41.46 | 4.77 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,700 | 39.60 | 5.14 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $16,000 | 39.01 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,200 | 45.40 | 5.54 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,600 | 24.80 | 5.39 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,700 | 39.60 | 5.14 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 41.46 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 40.59 | 4.23 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $18,000 | 39.26 | 2.18 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,800 | 31.79 | 4.67 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,800 | 30.49 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,200 | 24.83 | 5.91 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 25.97 | 5.19 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,600 | 28.38 | 5.07 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,800 | 31.79 | 4.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,500 | 58.97 | 4.72 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 27.82 | 4.49 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,500 | 27.47 | 4.23 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,700 | 26.17 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $4,600 | 24.25 | 5.27 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,500 | 17.49 | 5.00 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 18.21 | 4.92 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 25.30 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 42.08 | 4.78 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,800 | 34.99 | 4.49 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,100 | 34.18 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,800 | 31.87 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,600 | 19.71 | 5.48 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,600 | 18.36 | 5.10 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 24.90 | 4.98 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,500 | 27.07 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 44.89 | 4.78 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 38.13 | 5.30 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $14,000 | 33.19 | 2.37 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 30.80 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,600 | 19.64 | 5.46 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 38.13 | 5.30 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $4,100 | 20.83 | 5.08 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 30.80 | 4.89 |
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.