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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 | Isaiah Canaan |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $59,300 |
| Expected Points | 291.5 |
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 | $10,100 | 49.13 | 4.86 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,100 | 40.54 | 4.45 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,500 | 36.64 | 4.31 |
| Isaiah Canaan | CHI | $1,800 | 17.10 | 9.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | CHI | $1,800 | 17.10 | 9.50 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,100 | 49.13 | 4.86 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,100 | 40.54 | 4.45 |
| Brandon Jennings | WAS | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 36.76 | 4.90 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,100 | 32.18 | 4.53 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,300 | 27.42 | 4.35 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 24.69 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $3,100 | 15.41 | 4.97 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 36.76 | 4.90 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 21.54 | 4.79 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,100 | 32.18 | 4.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,400 | 47.53 | 4.57 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,800 | 25.65 | 5.34 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,900 | 25.41 | 4.31 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 19.36 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,800 | 25.65 | 5.34 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,400 | 47.53 | 4.57 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 19.36 | 4.50 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,300 | 19.22 | 4.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,800 | 39.63 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,800 | 26.05 | 4.49 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,700 | 23.89 | 4.19 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 16.11 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,800 | 39.63 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,800 | 26.05 | 4.49 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,700 | 23.89 | 4.19 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $3,900 | 14.81 | 3.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 35.69 | 4.58 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,100 | 30.21 | 4.25 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,600 | 28.11 | 5.02 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,900 | 21.72 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,600 | 28.11 | 5.02 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 35.69 | 4.58 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,100 | 30.21 | 4.25 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,900 | 21.72 | 3.68 |
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.