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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 39.73 | 4.62 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $8,300 | 38.31 | 4.62 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,100 | 34.57 | 4.87 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 34.04 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 29.83 | 6.09 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,500 | 18.05 | 5.16 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,100 | 34.57 | 4.87 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,500 | 21.68 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,100 | 36.43 | 5.13 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 31.51 | 4.50 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,100 | 30.42 | 4.99 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,100 | 30.14 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,800 | 20.52 | 5.40 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,100 | 36.43 | 5.13 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,100 | 30.42 | 4.99 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,100 | 30.14 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 32.81 | 4.97 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,800 | 29.37 | 5.06 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $5,800 | 27.01 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,800 | 29.37 | 5.06 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 32.81 | 4.97 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,500 | 16.94 | 4.84 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.46 | 4.83 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 42.32 | 4.32 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,600 | 35.11 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,600 | 35.11 | 5.32 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,400 | 21.62 | 4.91 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 42.46 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 47.94 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 46.35 | 4.46 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 44.49 | 4.32 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 44.36 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,400 | 32.91 | 5.14 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,300 | 30.90 | 4.90 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $5,500 | 26.85 | 4.88 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 47.94 | 4.70 |
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.