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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 | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 286.44 |
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 | 50.14 | 4.73 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 42.92 | 4.77 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,500 | 25.67 | 4.67 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,600 | 23.86 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,500 | 14.21 | 5.68 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,600 | 23.86 | 5.19 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 42.92 | 4.77 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,600 | 50.14 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 54.26 | 4.38 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.11 | 4.44 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,000 | 27.99 | 4.66 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 24.57 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,000 | 27.99 | 4.66 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,300 | 24.57 | 4.63 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,800 | 17.42 | 4.58 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.11 | 4.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,600 | 47.31 | 4.46 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,400 | 29.64 | 5.49 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 29.55 | 4.77 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,900 | 26.71 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $2,500 | 15.99 | 6.40 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,400 | 29.64 | 5.49 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 29.55 | 4.77 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,000 | 14.27 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 29.31 | 4.19 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 27.08 | 4.92 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 20.30 | 4.83 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 27.08 | 4.92 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 20.30 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 29.31 | 4.19 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,100 | 36.18 | 4.47 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,300 | 29.16 | 5.50 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 27.00 | 4.15 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,800 | 26.68 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,300 | 29.16 | 5.50 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $2,300 | 12.54 | 5.45 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,800 | 26.68 | 4.60 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,100 | 36.18 | 4.47 |
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.