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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 | Derrick Rose |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 305.21 |
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 | $8,200 | 42.61 | 5.20 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 41.79 | 4.31 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 39.69 | 4.51 |
| Derrick Rose | CLE | $5,500 | 26.20 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,200 | 42.61 | 5.20 |
| Derrick Rose | CLE | $5,500 | 26.20 | 4.76 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,800 | 39.69 | 4.51 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 41.79 | 4.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 48.63 | 4.42 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $6,000 | 29.88 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 29.32 | 4.31 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 20.00 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,700 | 19.67 | 5.32 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $6,000 | 29.88 | 4.98 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 48.63 | 4.42 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 29.32 | 4.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 54.58 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 46.83 | 4.78 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $7,600 | 35.17 | 4.63 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 26.88 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $3,500 | 18.42 | 5.26 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 54.58 | 5.25 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $3,000 | 14.60 | 4.87 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 26.88 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 37.96 | 5.42 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.21 | 4.48 |
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $4,500 | 27.87 | 6.19 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,700 | 20.32 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $4,500 | 27.87 | 6.19 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 37.96 | 5.42 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.21 | 4.48 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,700 | 20.32 | 4.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 31.15 | 4.33 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,000 | 29.27 | 4.88 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,200 | 15.15 | 2.91 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,000 | 29.27 | 4.88 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 31.15 | 4.33 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
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.