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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 | George Hill |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 37.93 | 4.63 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,400 | 33.34 | 3.97 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,800 | 17.02 | 3.55 |
| George Hill | CLE | $3,800 | 16.51 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 37.93 | 4.63 |
| George Hill | CLE | $3,800 | 16.51 | 4.34 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,400 | 33.34 | 3.97 |
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 40.60 | 4.67 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,200 | 28.66 | 4.62 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 26.42 | 4.89 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,500 | 20.99 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 26.42 | 4.89 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 40.60 | 4.67 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,200 | 28.66 | 4.62 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,200 | 19.10 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 62.02 | 4.59 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 32.08 | 4.72 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 24.75 | 4.12 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $3,500 | 14.42 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 32.08 | 4.72 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 62.02 | 4.59 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 24.75 | 4.12 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,500 | 13.10 | 3.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 50.30 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,500 | 28.77 | 4.43 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,300 | 26.32 | 4.18 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 21.03 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 50.30 | 5.08 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 21.03 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,500 | 28.77 | 4.43 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,600 | 19.75 | 4.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 49.55 | 5.27 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 35.89 | 4.66 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $7,000 | 34.40 | 4.91 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 20.37 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 20.37 | 5.51 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 49.55 | 5.27 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $7,000 | 34.40 | 4.91 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 35.89 | 4.66 |
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.