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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 | Austin Rivers |
| PG | Isaiah Canaan |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $55,200 |
| Expected Points | 265.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,400 | 49.65 | 4.77 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 48.06 | 4.62 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 40.44 | 4.49 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,400 | 37.91 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $2,100 | 15.68 | 7.46 |
| Isaiah Canaan | CHI | $2,600 | 17.67 | 6.80 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,400 | 49.65 | 4.77 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,700 | 26.91 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 37.39 | 4.73 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,500 | 33.51 | 4.47 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 28.64 | 4.47 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 25.94 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $1,700 | 11.10 | 6.53 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,100 | 15.04 | 4.85 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $3,900 | 18.60 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 37.39 | 4.73 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 44.67 | 4.56 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 37.19 | 4.38 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,900 | 27.14 | 5.54 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 25.59 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,900 | 27.14 | 5.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 44.67 | 4.56 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,400 | 19.75 | 4.49 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 37.19 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,600 | 38.81 | 4.51 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,700 | 24.99 | 4.38 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 23.13 | 4.36 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $3,900 | 14.02 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,600 | 38.81 | 4.51 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,700 | 24.99 | 4.38 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 23.13 | 4.36 |
| Jonas Jerebko | BOS | $1,600 | 6.53 | 4.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 38.08 | 4.59 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 37.33 | 3.89 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 35.13 | 4.50 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 28.99 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,600 | 28.07 | 5.01 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 38.08 | 4.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 35.13 | 4.50 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 28.99 | 4.26 |
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.