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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Al Horford |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 274.88 |
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 | $10,800 | 50.07 | 4.64 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,600 | 46.15 | 4.81 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 41.22 | 4.12 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,700 | 17.58 | 6.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $2,700 | 17.58 | 6.51 |
| Danté Exum | UTA | $1,600 | 8.99 | 5.62 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,600 | 14.39 | 5.53 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,600 | 46.15 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.25 | 4.77 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,300 | 29.76 | 4.72 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 26.62 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 26.02 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | BOS | $2,100 | 11.38 | 5.42 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.25 | 4.77 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,300 | 29.76 | 4.72 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 26.02 | 4.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 41.24 | 4.30 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,400 | 36.45 | 4.34 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,300 | 29.01 | 4.60 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,600 | 28.74 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,600 | 28.74 | 5.13 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,100 | 14.73 | 4.75 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,300 | 29.01 | 4.60 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,400 | 36.45 | 4.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 39.20 | 4.45 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,100 | 26.44 | 4.33 |
| David West | GS | $3,400 | 15.55 | 4.57 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,300 | 14.12 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David West | GS | $3,400 | 15.55 | 4.57 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 39.20 | 4.45 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,100 | 26.44 | 4.33 |
| Boris Diaw | UTA | $3,200 | 10.63 | 3.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 37.31 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 36.20 | 3.85 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,200 | 31.99 | 5.16 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,800 | 17.77 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $1,500 | 8.04 | 5.36 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,200 | 31.99 | 5.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,300 | 37.31 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,400 | 36.20 | 3.85 |
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.