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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 | Trae Young |
| PG | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Joe Harris |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Alex Len |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 296.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,500 | 42.86 | 4.51 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 41.72 | 4.05 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 40.85 | 4.92 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 39.47 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,300 | 27.37 | 5.16 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,800 | 23.97 | 4.99 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,700 | 38.22 | 4.96 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 40.85 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,600 | 47.70 | 4.50 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 40.05 | 4.40 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 38.18 | 4.11 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $8,200 | 35.47 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,800 | 18.75 | 4.94 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $3,500 | 17.18 | 4.91 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,800 | 23.26 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,100 | 19.66 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 57.09 | 4.72 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 46.06 | 4.04 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $7,500 | 29.99 | 4.00 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,100 | 29.12 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 21.84 | 5.20 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,500 | 22.07 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,200 | 20.60 | 4.90 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $5,800 | 27.69 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,900 | 33.39 | 4.23 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 31.54 | 4.85 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,300 | 29.60 | 4.70 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 24.88 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,300 | 22.27 | 5.18 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 31.54 | 4.85 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 24.88 | 4.79 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,300 | 29.60 | 4.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,600 | 55.68 | 4.80 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $9,000 | 38.20 | 4.24 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,300 | 34.97 | 5.55 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 33.30 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,700 | 29.37 | 6.25 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,300 | 34.97 | 5.55 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,000 | 25.66 | 5.13 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $4,400 | 21.62 | 4.91 |
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.