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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Jae Crowder |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,800 | 41.04 | 5.26 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 38.69 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 36.44 | 4.39 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $5,300 | 20.59 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $2,500 | 14.00 | 5.60 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,800 | 41.04 | 5.26 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 38.69 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 36.44 | 4.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 57.42 | 4.63 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 40.24 | 4.47 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 39.90 | 4.69 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 25.88 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 39.90 | 4.69 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 57.42 | 4.63 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 25.88 | 4.62 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 25.88 | 4.54 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,000 | 64.06 | 4.93 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 31.22 | 4.80 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $7,000 | 30.44 | 4.35 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,700 | 22.83 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,000 | 64.06 | 4.93 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,700 | 22.83 | 4.86 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 31.22 | 4.80 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 21.29 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 48.24 | 4.87 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,300 | 27.64 | 4.39 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,000 | 24.33 | 4.06 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,800 | 23.74 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,800 | 23.74 | 4.95 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 48.24 | 4.87 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,300 | 27.64 | 4.39 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,500 | 15.29 | 4.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 47.04 | 5.11 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 40.21 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 37.59 | 4.70 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 36.26 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $2,000 | 24.07 | 12.04 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,500 | 34.86 | 5.36 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 19.22 | 5.19 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 47.04 | 5.11 |
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.