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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 274.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 45.06 | 4.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 42.76 | 4.60 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,400 | 32.48 | 4.39 |
| George Hill | CLE | $5,200 | 17.41 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 45.06 | 4.65 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 42.76 | 4.60 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,400 | 32.48 | 4.39 |
| George Hill | CLE | $5,200 | 17.41 | 3.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.76 | 4.67 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 35.13 | 5.24 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 30.93 | 4.76 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 27.86 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,700 | 35.13 | 5.24 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 27.86 | 4.89 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 30.93 | 4.76 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,800 | 22.78 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 57.01 | 4.22 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 48.44 | 4.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 26.12 | 4.02 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $5,300 | 23.24 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 48.44 | 4.53 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,800 | 20.34 | 4.24 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 57.01 | 4.22 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 26.12 | 4.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 42.26 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 31.16 | 3.99 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,000 | 19.54 | 3.26 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,200 | 19.02 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 42.26 | 4.86 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,200 | 19.02 | 4.53 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,000 | 17.87 | 4.47 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 31.16 | 3.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 31.84 | 3.98 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,900 | 31.81 | 4.03 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,700 | 17.13 | 3.64 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 15.64 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,900 | 31.81 | 4.03 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,000 | 31.84 | 3.98 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,700 | 17.13 | 3.64 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 15.64 | 3.26 |
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.