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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $57,100 |
| Expected Points | 254.8 |
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 | 50.73 | 4.88 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 49.21 | 4.73 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 40.44 | 4.49 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 26.89 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,300 | 18.37 | 5.57 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $10,400 | 50.73 | 4.88 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 49.21 | 4.73 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,300 | 10.70 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.70 | 4.52 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 26.66 | 4.16 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 24.16 | 4.03 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,100 | 15.85 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $2,100 | 13.42 | 6.39 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,100 | 15.85 | 5.11 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 35.70 | 4.52 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 26.66 | 4.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 38.86 | 4.57 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,900 | 26.36 | 5.38 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 25.43 | 4.10 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $5,700 | 21.26 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,900 | 26.36 | 5.38 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 38.86 | 4.57 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 25.43 | 4.10 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $4,300 | 17.56 | 4.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 23.56 | 3.99 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 13.34 | 2.30 |
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
| Boris Diaw | UTA | $3,300 | 11.19 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Jerebko | BOS | $1,600 | 7.34 | 4.59 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 23.56 | 3.99 |
| Boris Diaw | UTA | $3,300 | 11.19 | 3.39 |
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 34.46 | 4.15 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,200 | 33.72 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 32.85 | 3.42 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 27.70 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,200 | 33.72 | 4.68 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 27.70 | 4.62 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 34.46 | 4.15 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $5,000 | 19.22 | 3.84 |
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.