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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 309.1 |
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 | $12,500 | 62.29 | 4.98 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 50.38 | 4.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 44.74 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 42.36 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,200 | 30.22 | 5.81 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 36.77 | 5.04 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 62.29 | 4.98 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 50.38 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 56.45 | 4.59 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 36.07 | 4.94 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 35.64 | 4.82 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 29.66 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $4,900 | 25.50 | 5.20 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 24.97 | 4.99 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 36.07 | 4.94 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 35.64 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 27.09 | 5.42 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 24.49 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 24.01 | 2.45 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,600 | 23.48 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,700 | 20.12 | 5.44 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,000 | 27.09 | 5.42 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,100 | 22.08 | 5.39 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,600 | 23.48 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 40.54 | 5.41 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,200 | 33.06 | 4.59 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,000 | 29.10 | 4.85 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,400 | 22.81 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 40.54 | 5.41 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,400 | 22.81 | 5.18 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,000 | 29.10 | 4.85 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,200 | 33.06 | 4.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,300 | 34.89 | 4.78 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,900 | 28.37 | 4.81 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,100 | 28.03 | 5.50 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,600 | 24.55 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,100 | 28.03 | 5.50 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,600 | 24.55 | 5.34 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,900 | 28.37 | 4.81 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,300 | 34.89 | 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.