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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 | Jerian Grant |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Andre Roberson |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.12 |
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 | $14,600 | 67.63 | 4.63 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,900 | 45.79 | 4.62 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,100 | 39.39 | 4.33 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $6,100 | 29.93 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $1,500 | 20.80 | 13.87 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $6,100 | 29.93 | 4.91 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,600 | 26.49 | 4.73 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $14,600 | 67.63 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,600 | 55.27 | 4.06 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,100 | 32.45 | 4.57 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,300 | 28.35 | 4.50 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 27.60 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $1,500 | 12.43 | 8.29 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 27.60 | 4.68 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,500 | 16.27 | 4.65 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,100 | 32.45 | 4.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $11,200 | 47.55 | 4.25 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,300 | 35.36 | 4.26 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,800 | 26.65 | 3.92 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,200 | 26.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,200 | 26.06 | 5.01 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,600 | 16.14 | 4.48 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,300 | 35.36 | 4.26 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $11,200 | 47.55 | 4.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,200 | 37.06 | 4.03 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,100 | 27.41 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $6,500 | 25.55 | 3.93 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,100 | 20.45 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,100 | 27.41 | 4.49 |
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 18.18 | 4.13 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,200 | 37.06 | 4.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,600 | 36.95 | 4.30 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 32.44 | 4.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,300 | 28.24 | 4.48 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $6,100 | 26.28 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,300 | 28.24 | 4.48 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 32.44 | 4.38 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,100 | 22.34 | 4.38 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $6,100 | 26.28 | 4.31 |
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.