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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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 297.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 46.44 | 5.05 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 41.05 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 37.06 | 4.88 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,600 | 30.92 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 46.44 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 37.06 | 4.88 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 41.05 | 4.83 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,700 | 26.88 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 45.57 | 4.26 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 40.06 | 4.83 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 30.90 | 4.68 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,700 | 29.47 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,700 | 29.47 | 5.17 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,500 | 17.13 | 4.89 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 40.06 | 4.83 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 30.90 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 45.33 | 4.53 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 35.04 | 4.80 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 30.28 | 5.13 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,800 | 27.82 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 30.28 | 5.13 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,700 | 17.83 | 4.82 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 35.04 | 4.80 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,800 | 27.82 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 37.75 | 4.39 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 29.48 | 4.91 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,200 | 26.70 | 5.13 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,700 | 23.93 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,200 | 26.70 | 5.13 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,700 | 23.93 | 5.09 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 29.48 | 4.91 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,000 | 23.21 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 36.90 | 4.79 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 33.97 | 4.78 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,900 | 25.54 | 4.33 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 24.73 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 24.59 | 4.92 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 24.73 | 4.85 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 36.90 | 4.79 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 33.97 | 4.78 |
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.