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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Andre Roberson |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,500 | 64.06 | 4.75 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,100 | 46.63 | 4.62 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.96 | 4.57 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 41.69 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,000 | 30.75 | 5.12 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,900 | 24.52 | 5.00 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,500 | 64.06 | 4.75 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,200 | 38.87 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 56.86 | 4.66 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 34.70 | 5.10 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 34.01 | 4.53 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 31.45 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,500 | 28.68 | 5.21 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,800 | 34.70 | 5.10 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,800 | 29.31 | 5.05 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 27.63 | 5.02 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 44.79 | 4.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 41.02 | 4.10 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 29.02 | 4.84 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 27.24 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 25.88 | 5.18 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,800 | 19.41 | 5.11 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 27.24 | 4.95 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 29.02 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 36.68 | 4.89 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 35.86 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,800 | 27.90 | 4.81 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 26.78 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 35.86 | 5.27 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 36.68 | 4.89 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 26.78 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,800 | 27.90 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,400 | 36.95 | 4.99 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 28.59 | 4.27 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,800 | 27.76 | 4.79 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,800 | 27.58 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,800 | 27.58 | 5.74 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,700 | 25.07 | 5.33 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,000 | 25.01 | 5.00 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,400 | 36.95 | 4.99 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.