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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.01 |
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 | $9,900 | 46.87 | 4.73 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 45.77 | 4.77 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 34.15 | 4.44 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 30.99 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 45.77 | 4.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 46.87 | 4.73 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,300 | 19.47 | 4.53 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 34.15 | 4.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 34.26 | 4.63 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,300 | 26.10 | 4.92 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,900 | 23.82 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,300 | 26.10 | 4.92 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,900 | 23.82 | 4.86 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.47 | 4.73 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,200 | 19.51 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 56.23 | 4.98 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,700 | 24.08 | 4.22 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,400 | 23.55 | 5.35 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $3,500 | 15.17 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,400 | 23.55 | 5.35 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 56.23 | 4.98 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $3,500 | 15.17 | 4.33 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,700 | 24.08 | 4.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 30.20 | 4.72 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 27.14 | 4.45 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,900 | 25.09 | 4.25 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 24.16 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 24.16 | 4.93 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,400 | 30.20 | 4.72 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 27.14 | 4.45 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,900 | 25.09 | 4.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 55.42 | 4.78 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,400 | 34.75 | 4.70 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 25.85 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 55.42 | 4.78 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 25.85 | 4.70 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,400 | 34.75 | 4.70 |
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.