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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,500 | 30.22 | 2.63 |
| George Hill | CLE | $9,000 | 18.25 | 2.03 |
| Kadeem Allen | BOS | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| London Perrantes | CLE | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,500 | 30.22 | 2.63 |
| George Hill | CLE | $9,000 | 18.25 | 2.03 |
| Kadeem Allen | BOS | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| London Perrantes | CLE | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $12,000 | 32.79 | 2.73 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $10,500 | 27.14 | 2.58 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,400 | 17.20 | 0.00 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $8,000 | 14.06 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $12,000 | 32.79 | 2.73 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $10,500 | 27.14 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $8,000 | 14.06 | 1.76 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $6,500 | 9.19 | 1.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $20,000 | 60.54 | 3.03 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $12,500 | 30.06 | 2.40 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,000 | 3.15 | 0.53 |
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $6,000 | 2.94 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $20,000 | 60.54 | 3.03 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $12,500 | 30.06 | 2.40 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $6,000 | 3.15 | 0.53 |
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $6,000 | 2.94 | 0.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $14,500 | 35.77 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $10,000 | 24.11 | 2.41 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 16.49 | 2.36 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $6,500 | 14.22 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $14,500 | 35.77 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $10,000 | 24.11 | 2.41 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 16.49 | 2.36 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $6,500 | 14.22 | 2.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $14,000 | 36.23 | 2.59 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $7,500 | 17.88 | 2.38 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $8,500 | 17.66 | 2.08 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $6,500 | 3.34 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $14,000 | 36.23 | 2.59 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $7,500 | 17.88 | 2.38 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $8,500 | 17.66 | 2.08 |
| Greg Monroe | BOS | $6,500 | 3.34 | 0.51 |
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.