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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 | Delon Wright |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Otto Porter Jr. |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Mike Scott |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 298.77 |
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 | $10,500 | 52.71 | 5.02 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 41.39 | 5.05 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $6,100 | 26.93 | 4.41 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,500 | 23.70 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,600 | 23.52 | 5.11 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 41.39 | 5.05 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 52.71 | 5.02 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,600 | 16.12 | 4.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,800 | 43.64 | 4.45 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 39.48 | 4.64 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.59 | 4.50 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.20 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 32.20 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 39.48 | 4.64 |
| Manu Ginobili | SAS | $4,300 | 19.41 | 4.51 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.59 | 4.50 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 59.82 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 50.96 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,400 | 29.98 | 4.68 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,000 | 29.59 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $3,700 | 18.29 | 4.94 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,000 | 29.59 | 4.93 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 59.82 | 4.90 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,700 | 22.13 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 43.84 | 4.61 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 40.32 | 5.31 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 31.84 | 4.14 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 29.60 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 40.32 | 5.31 |
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,800 | 18.35 | 4.83 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 29.60 | 4.70 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 43.84 | 4.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 28.20 | 4.70 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 25.71 | 4.28 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $4,200 | 22.85 | 5.44 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,200 | 18.14 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $4,200 | 22.85 | 5.44 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 28.20 | 4.70 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $4,200 | 18.14 | 4.32 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 25.71 | 4.28 |
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.