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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 290.47 |
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 | $9,000 | 44.29 | 4.92 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,300 | 37.47 | 4.51 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 35.51 | 4.67 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,500 | 30.80 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,000 | 25.91 | 5.18 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 44.29 | 4.92 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,500 | 30.80 | 4.74 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 35.51 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 59.67 | 4.74 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,800 | 39.30 | 4.47 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 34.08 | 4.80 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,600 | 24.54 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,600 | 24.54 | 5.34 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 23.59 | 5.24 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,100 | 20.44 | 4.98 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $3,800 | 18.89 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,900 | 57.68 | 4.47 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,200 | 28.76 | 4.64 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,400 | 27.59 | 4.31 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,800 | 26.31 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,200 | 28.76 | 4.64 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,900 | 57.68 | 4.47 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,600 | 19.86 | 4.32 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,400 | 27.59 | 4.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,400 | 29.53 | 4.61 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 29.30 | 4.58 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,000 | 26.89 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,100 | 26.43 | 5.18 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,400 | 29.53 | 4.61 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 29.30 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 47.27 | 4.63 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 41.62 | 4.43 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,700 | 39.26 | 4.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.44 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,600 | 19.25 | 5.35 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 34.34 | 5.28 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.44 | 4.99 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,100 | 29.21 | 4.79 |
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.