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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Tony Parker |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | David Lee |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 278.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 37.78 | 4.39 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 37.37 | 4.15 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $5,000 | 24.03 | 4.81 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 23.68 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $5,000 | 24.03 | 4.81 |
| Deron Williams | CLE | $2,500 | 11.48 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 37.78 | 4.39 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 23.68 | 4.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,800 | 53.56 | 4.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.98 | 5.06 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 24.28 | 4.96 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 21.97 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.98 | 5.06 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 24.28 | 4.96 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 21.97 | 4.39 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,800 | 53.56 | 4.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 56.03 | 4.38 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $11,000 | 47.64 | 4.33 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 24.11 | 4.55 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 24.11 | 4.55 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 56.03 | 4.38 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $11,000 | 47.64 | 4.33 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 36.89 | 4.67 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,200 | 34.59 | 4.80 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 28.50 | 4.52 |
| David Lee | SA | $3,400 | 18.25 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $3,400 | 18.25 | 5.37 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,200 | 34.59 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 36.89 | 4.67 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 28.50 | 4.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,000 | 24.58 | 4.10 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,500 | 23.47 | 4.27 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 21.17 | 4.32 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,800 | 19.19 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 21.17 | 4.32 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,500 | 23.47 | 4.27 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,000 | 24.58 | 4.10 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,800 | 19.19 | 4.00 |
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.