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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 271.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 43.60 | 4.45 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 40.98 | 4.50 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 33.71 | 4.68 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,200 | 18.68 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,200 | 33.71 | 4.68 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 40.98 | 4.50 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 43.60 | 4.45 |
| George Hill | CLE | $4,200 | 18.68 | 4.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.71 | 4.85 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.55 | 4.64 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,300 | 31.51 | 4.32 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 25.88 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.71 | 4.85 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 25.88 | 4.70 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.55 | 4.64 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,300 | 31.51 | 4.32 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 56.02 | 4.15 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 44.26 | 4.10 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,500 | 34.40 | 4.59 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 21.01 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,500 | 34.40 | 4.59 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 21.01 | 4.38 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $13,500 | 56.02 | 4.15 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 44.26 | 4.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 38.44 | 4.27 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 35.39 | 4.42 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,000 | 25.69 | 4.28 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,300 | 14.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 35.39 | 4.42 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,000 | 25.69 | 4.28 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,000 | 38.44 | 4.27 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,300 | 14.25 | 3.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,200 | 38.32 | 4.67 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,400 | 35.91 | 3.82 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,600 | 19.75 | 4.29 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 16.43 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,200 | 38.32 | 4.67 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,600 | 19.75 | 4.29 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,400 | 35.91 | 3.82 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 16.43 | 3.73 |
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.