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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 | Tyus Jones |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.4 |
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 | $8,600 | 40.99 | 4.77 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 34.01 | 4.47 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,400 | 32.89 | 4.44 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 28.29 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,600 | 28.08 | 7.80 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,800 | 22.54 | 5.93 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,800 | 21.59 | 5.68 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 28.29 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 59.77 | 4.78 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.90 | 4.79 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 31.65 | 4.46 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 30.20 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,700 | 19.49 | 5.27 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 30.20 | 5.21 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 27.28 | 4.87 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,400 | 26.08 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 49.78 | 4.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 42.74 | 4.80 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 30.95 | 4.84 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,900 | 26.18 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,000 | 19.52 | 4.88 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,400 | 30.95 | 4.84 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,400 | 21.17 | 4.81 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 42.74 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,200 | 39.56 | 4.30 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 39.15 | 4.35 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 33.57 | 3.95 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,400 | 32.69 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 21.56 | 5.13 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,500 | 27.30 | 4.96 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 27.30 | 4.79 |
| John Henson | MIL | $5,200 | 24.56 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 47.27 | 4.42 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 45.71 | 4.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 45.55 | 4.55 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 36.70 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 36.70 | 5.17 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,500 | 31.55 | 4.85 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 45.71 | 4.81 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,800 | 26.77 | 4.62 |
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.