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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 48.71 | 4.55 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 44.31 | 4.92 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,500 | 37.64 | 4.43 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 24.80 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,200 | 13.10 | 5.95 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,400 | 24.12 | 5.48 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 44.31 | 4.92 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,800 | 22.86 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 51.94 | 4.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 40.15 | 4.72 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.76 | 4.53 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 28.70 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 40.15 | 4.72 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 22.67 | 4.63 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.76 | 4.53 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 28.70 | 4.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,600 | 54.83 | 4.35 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,800 | 48.94 | 4.53 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,100 | 29.34 | 5.75 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 29.14 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,100 | 29.34 | 5.75 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $4,000 | 20.77 | 5.19 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,300 | 16.93 | 5.13 |
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $2,400 | 11.52 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 32.82 | 4.21 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 32.45 | 4.64 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 26.02 | 4.34 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 25.67 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 32.45 | 4.64 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 25.67 | 4.35 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 26.02 | 4.34 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,300 | 18.58 | 4.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 37.15 | 4.48 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 31.58 | 5.26 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 28.63 | 5.73 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 27.56 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,000 | 28.63 | 5.73 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $2,300 | 12.89 | 5.60 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 31.58 | 5.26 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 25.09 | 5.12 |
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.