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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 | Frank Mason III |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.83 |
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 | $7,900 | 40.88 | 5.17 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 40.44 | 4.87 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,300 | 38.89 | 4.68 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $7,000 | 31.80 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $4,000 | 21.08 | 5.27 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,900 | 40.88 | 5.17 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $5,200 | 25.66 | 4.93 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,800 | 23.53 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 41.90 | 4.36 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 41.09 | 4.72 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,600 | 36.90 | 4.85 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,300 | 32.61 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 23.55 | 5.12 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,200 | 25.31 | 4.87 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,600 | 36.90 | 4.85 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,800 | 22.93 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 43.09 | 4.79 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.26 | 4.60 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $6,000 | 27.42 | 4.57 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 25.93 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,900 | 24.11 | 4.92 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 43.09 | 4.79 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,200 | 24.59 | 4.73 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,100 | 19.24 | 4.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 50.00 | 4.85 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 46.35 | 4.41 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,500 | 41.23 | 4.34 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $7,200 | 31.46 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,100 | 22.84 | 5.57 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,700 | 30.50 | 5.35 |
| Trevor Booker | PHI | $4,500 | 23.45 | 5.21 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $3,800 | 19.33 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $12,000 | 52.21 | 4.35 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 49.41 | 4.62 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 44.07 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 42.44 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 36.03 | 5.15 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 44.07 | 4.64 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 49.41 | 4.62 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,000 | 31.59 | 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.