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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 | George Hill |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Andre Roberson |
| PF | David Lee |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.51 |
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 | $14,700 | 68.54 | 4.66 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,400 | 50.36 | 4.84 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,700 | 26.74 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,400 | 50.36 | 4.84 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,700 | 26.74 | 4.69 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $14,700 | 68.54 | 4.66 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 54.58 | 4.37 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 27.33 | 4.55 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 24.29 | 4.96 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,400 | 24.24 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,600 | 18.62 | 5.17 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 24.29 | 4.96 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $3,400 | 16.36 | 4.81 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 27.33 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,400 | 47.26 | 4.54 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 34.77 | 4.52 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,800 | 27.63 | 4.76 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 23.05 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,800 | 27.63 | 4.76 |
| James Ennis III | MEM | $3,300 | 15.02 | 4.55 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,400 | 47.26 | 4.54 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 34.77 | 4.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 31.71 | 4.53 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,400 | 31.29 | 4.89 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,900 | 20.61 | 4.21 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,100 | 16.91 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $3,200 | 16.54 | 5.17 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,400 | 31.29 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 31.71 | 4.53 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 36.72 | 4.37 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 36.37 | 4.60 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,700 | 34.58 | 3.56 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,300 | 24.60 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,300 | 24.60 | 4.64 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 36.37 | 4.60 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 36.72 | 4.37 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,300 | 22.22 | 4.19 |
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.