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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 | John Wall |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 292.46 |
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 | $10,600 | 48.54 | 4.58 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 41.19 | 4.58 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 24.92 | 4.61 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,800 | 24.39 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,500 | 15.59 | 6.24 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,800 | 24.39 | 5.08 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 24.92 | 4.61 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,600 | 48.54 | 4.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 52.16 | 4.35 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 33.80 | 4.28 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,000 | 26.48 | 4.41 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 24.41 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 24.41 | 4.88 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,800 | 17.38 | 4.57 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,600 | 20.40 | 4.43 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,000 | 26.48 | 4.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $11,000 | 49.27 | 4.48 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 30.58 | 4.93 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,400 | 30.39 | 5.63 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 25.32 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,400 | 30.39 | 5.63 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,000 | 16.07 | 5.36 |
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $2,800 | 14.09 | 5.03 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 30.58 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 32.61 | 4.66 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 26.17 | 4.76 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 18.39 | 4.38 |
| David Lee | SA | $3,100 | 10.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 26.17 | 4.76 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 32.61 | 4.66 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 18.39 | 4.38 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $2,500 | 9.53 | 3.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,100 | 36.04 | 4.45 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,300 | 32.01 | 6.04 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,000 | 29.94 | 4.99 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 29.46 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,300 | 32.01 | 6.04 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $2,300 | 12.52 | 5.44 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,000 | 29.94 | 4.99 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 29.46 | 4.60 |
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.