For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 287.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 44.14 | 4.33 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 42.99 | 4.48 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 35.18 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 33.95 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,300 | 20.28 | 4.72 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 33.95 | 4.53 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 42.99 | 4.48 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 44.14 | 4.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 35.25 | 4.76 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 33.03 | 4.40 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 32.95 | 4.28 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,100 | 22.43 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 35.25 | 4.76 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,700 | 17.11 | 4.62 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 33.03 | 4.40 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,100 | 22.43 | 4.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 56.36 | 4.99 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 49.79 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,900 | 19.51 | 5.00 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,900 | 19.12 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,900 | 19.51 | 5.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 56.36 | 4.99 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $10,300 | 49.79 | 4.83 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,400 | 16.35 | 3.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 35.72 | 4.20 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,500 | 31.42 | 3.70 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.28 | 5.36 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 26.08 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.28 | 5.36 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,900 | 22.21 | 4.53 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 35.72 | 4.20 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,600 | 23.42 | 4.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 53.18 | 4.51 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 44.21 | 4.17 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.57 | 5.37 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,000 | 33.12 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.57 | 5.37 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,400 | 26.86 | 4.97 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,000 | 33.12 | 4.73 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,100 | 18.48 | 4.51 |
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.