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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 | Jerian Grant |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | C.J. Miles |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 281.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $14,600 | 67.17 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,300 | 49.41 | 4.80 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 39.18 | 4.35 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,500 | 38.54 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $2,500 | 14.90 | 5.96 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,300 | 49.41 | 4.80 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $6,100 | 28.86 | 4.73 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $2,700 | 12.50 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $13,600 | 54.34 | 4.00 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,300 | 33.56 | 4.60 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,600 | 29.05 | 4.40 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 28.16 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $1,500 | 12.02 | 8.01 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 23.45 | 4.78 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 28.16 | 4.77 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,300 | 33.56 | 4.60 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,600 | 58.05 | 4.61 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,300 | 49.43 | 4.80 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,900 | 45.43 | 4.59 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,300 | 36.77 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,200 | 15.51 | 4.85 |
| Paul George | IND | $10,300 | 49.43 | 4.80 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $5,800 | 27.58 | 4.76 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,600 | 58.05 | 4.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,800 | 34.97 | 3.97 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,000 | 28.04 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $6,500 | 26.28 | 4.04 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,100 | 24.10 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,000 | 28.04 | 4.67 |
| Taj Gibson | OKC | $4,000 | 17.87 | 4.47 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,100 | 20.72 | 4.06 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $6,500 | 26.28 | 4.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,600 | 36.88 | 4.29 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 34.20 | 4.44 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,400 | 29.79 | 4.03 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,300 | 27.49 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 34.20 | 4.44 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,100 | 22.41 | 4.39 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,300 | 27.49 | 4.36 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,600 | 36.88 | 4.29 |
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.