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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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| PF | Josh Jackson |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 47.92 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 41.54 | 4.62 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 38.20 | 4.72 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,200 | 31.29 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,100 | 38.20 | 4.72 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 41.54 | 4.62 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,700 | 17.01 | 4.60 |
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $4,100 | 18.80 | 4.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 51.43 | 4.51 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 36.22 | 4.26 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,400 | 30.76 | 4.16 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,400 | 22.36 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 51.43 | 4.51 |
| Jamal Crawford | PHO | $3,700 | 16.25 | 4.39 |
| Nik Stauskas | POR | $3,600 | 15.46 | 4.29 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 36.22 | 4.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,400 | 26.40 | 4.12 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 26.29 | 4.24 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,600 | 24.24 | 5.27 |
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $5,800 | 23.69 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,600 | 24.24 | 5.27 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,500 | 15.08 | 4.31 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $5,500 | 23.56 | 4.28 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 26.29 | 4.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 31.19 | 4.39 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 27.94 | 5.08 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,000 | 26.36 | 5.27 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,900 | 25.38 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,000 | 26.36 | 5.27 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 27.94 | 5.08 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 31.19 | 4.39 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,700 | 24.99 | 4.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 40.48 | 4.45 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,800 | 39.33 | 4.01 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,500 | 38.61 | 4.54 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 32.96 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 32.96 | 4.78 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,100 | 32.50 | 4.58 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,500 | 38.61 | 4.54 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $9,100 | 40.48 | 4.45 |
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.