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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | J.J. Barea |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 291.74 |
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 | $8,500 | 42.16 | 4.96 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 31.20 | 4.05 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 30.82 | 4.89 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,800 | 25.70 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 42.16 | 4.96 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 30.82 | 4.89 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,500 | 21.56 | 4.79 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,300 | 19.80 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 58.80 | 4.70 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 38.39 | 4.74 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 28.70 | 4.55 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,200 | 27.70 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,200 | 21.80 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 38.39 | 4.74 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 58.80 | 4.70 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 28.70 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,900 | 31.42 | 4.55 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 27.16 | 4.76 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,200 | 26.74 | 4.31 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $6,200 | 25.45 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,200 | 15.37 | 4.80 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 27.16 | 4.76 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,900 | 31.42 | 4.55 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,400 | 15.34 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 41.80 | 4.80 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $7,500 | 29.90 | 3.99 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,100 | 24.51 | 4.81 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,300 | 23.91 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,300 | 23.91 | 5.56 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 23.33 | 5.07 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,100 | 24.51 | 4.81 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 41.80 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 37.02 | 4.94 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 35.53 | 4.55 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,600 | 29.34 | 4.45 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 24.79 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 37.02 | 4.94 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 24.79 | 4.68 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 35.53 | 4.55 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,600 | 29.34 | 4.45 |
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.