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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 | Terry Rozier |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.07 |
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 | $10,400 | 48.00 | 4.61 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 42.86 | 4.61 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 42.26 | 4.27 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 27.96 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,300 | 13.44 | 5.84 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 27.96 | 4.66 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 48.00 | 4.61 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 42.86 | 4.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 37.32 | 4.72 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 30.61 | 4.78 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 27.51 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 25.37 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 30.61 | 4.78 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 37.32 | 4.72 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 25.37 | 4.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 27.51 | 3.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 43.23 | 4.37 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 36.45 | 4.29 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 28.62 | 4.62 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,900 | 27.52 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $4,900 | 27.52 | 5.62 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,200 | 28.62 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 43.23 | 4.37 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,500 | 36.45 | 4.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 38.87 | 4.42 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 25.46 | 4.31 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $5,700 | 22.94 | 4.02 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 14.05 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $2,500 | 12.29 | 4.92 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 38.87 | 4.42 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,900 | 25.46 | 4.31 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $5,700 | 22.94 | 4.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 38.26 | 4.61 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 36.99 | 3.85 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 29.54 | 4.92 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $5,000 | 18.14 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,000 | 29.54 | 4.92 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 38.26 | 4.61 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,600 | 36.99 | 3.85 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $5,000 | 18.14 | 3.63 |
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.