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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 | Trey Burke |
| PG | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $52,300 |
| Expected Points | 274.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 47.34 | 4.73 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,800 | 45.64 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 45.49 | 4.33 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 41.10 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | DAL | $3,600 | 24.29 | 6.75 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,600 | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Kadeem Allen | NYK | $3,800 | 22.95 | 6.04 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,100 | 31.30 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $11,500 | 46.39 | 4.03 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,600 | 41.37 | 4.31 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,000 | 38.49 | 4.28 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 30.82 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,200 | 23.73 | 5.65 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 18.35 | 5.24 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 27.73 | 5.23 |
| Wayne Ellington | DET | $3,900 | 19.78 | 5.07 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 53.09 | 4.28 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 43.62 | 4.54 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,500 | 29.98 | 4.61 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 29.09 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,700 | 27.35 | 7.39 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 29.09 | 5.19 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,400 | 27.14 | 5.03 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,400 | 21.82 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.29 | 5.04 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,000 | 34.35 | 4.29 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $7,000 | 33.34 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 32.06 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,800 | 25.69 | 5.35 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 24.51 | 5.22 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,900 | 25.19 | 5.14 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $5,300 | 26.89 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $11,000 | 50.22 | 4.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,700 | 49.23 | 4.60 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,500 | 43.74 | 4.17 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 43.08 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,600 | 20.35 | 5.65 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 24.22 | 5.38 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $8,000 | 41.05 | 5.13 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,900 | 28.60 | 4.85 |
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.