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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 | Deron Williams |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 278.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 39.53 | 4.39 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 37.28 | 4.33 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 24.98 | 4.63 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,900 | 22.10 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Williams | CLE | $2,500 | 13.51 | 5.40 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 24.98 | 4.63 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,900 | 22.10 | 4.51 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 39.53 | 4.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 52.24 | 4.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 41.37 | 4.98 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 24.80 | 5.06 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 22.32 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 24.80 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 41.37 | 4.98 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,300 | 19.85 | 4.62 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 22.32 | 4.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,700 | 56.50 | 4.45 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,900 | 48.61 | 4.46 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 23.64 | 4.38 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $4,300 | 16.61 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $10,900 | 48.61 | 4.46 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,700 | 56.50 | 4.45 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 23.64 | 4.38 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $4,300 | 16.61 | 3.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 36.70 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 32.09 | 4.40 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 28.19 | 4.55 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,600 | 18.78 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 36.70 | 4.65 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 28.19 | 4.55 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 32.09 | 4.40 |
| David Lee | SA | $3,300 | 14.38 | 4.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 25.96 | 4.19 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 25.03 | 4.39 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,700 | 22.50 | 4.79 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $5,000 | 18.00 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,700 | 22.50 | 4.79 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 25.03 | 4.39 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 25.96 | 4.19 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
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.