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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 317.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 47.09 | 4.80 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 44.60 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 38.64 | 5.68 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,100 | 30.58 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 38.64 | 5.68 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 20.23 | 5.19 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,100 | 30.58 | 5.01 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,300 | 30.38 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,000 | 40.73 | 5.82 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 40.29 | 4.63 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 37.39 | 4.73 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 33.80 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,000 | 40.73 | 5.82 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $3,800 | 20.71 | 5.45 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,400 | 23.57 | 5.36 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 33.80 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 51.36 | 4.71 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,900 | 33.47 | 4.24 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,900 | 28.35 | 4.80 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 27.60 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 24.16 | 6.04 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,500 | 19.11 | 5.46 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,900 | 28.35 | 4.80 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 27.60 | 4.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,500 | 60.28 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $10,200 | 46.98 | 4.61 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 46.47 | 4.65 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 37.46 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,800 | 26.81 | 5.58 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 37.46 | 5.35 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 27.57 | 4.84 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,400 | 26.13 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 36.82 | 5.26 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 35.79 | 4.47 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 29.24 | 4.72 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,700 | 21.76 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 36.82 | 5.26 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 29.24 | 4.72 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,700 | 21.76 | 4.63 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 35.79 | 4.47 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.