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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| PG | Patty Mills |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,000 |
| Expected Points | 279.95 |
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 | $9,100 | 39.72 | 4.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 32.97 | 3.93 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,300 | 23.64 | 4.46 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,800 | 22.86 | 6.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SA | $1,500 | 9.55 | 6.37 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,800 | 22.86 | 6.01 |
| Deron Williams | CLE | $2,500 | 12.00 | 4.80 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,300 | 23.64 | 4.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 50.90 | 4.17 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 38.94 | 4.93 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 22.32 | 4.46 |
| Lou Williams | HOU | $4,900 | 21.53 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 38.94 | 4.93 |
| Manu Ginobili | SA | $2,800 | 13.05 | 4.66 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,300 | 19.56 | 4.55 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 22.32 | 4.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,800 | 54.11 | 4.23 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $11,100 | 50.84 | 4.58 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 22.85 | 4.39 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,100 | 14.74 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $1,700 | 9.90 | 5.82 |
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,100 | 14.74 | 4.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $11,100 | 50.84 | 4.58 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 22.85 | 4.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 34.85 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,700 | 31.93 | 4.76 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 26.92 | 4.41 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,700 | 20.87 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,700 | 31.93 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 34.85 | 4.65 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,700 | 20.87 | 4.44 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 26.92 | 4.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,900 | 26.91 | 5.49 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 25.90 | 4.18 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 23.80 | 4.17 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 18.25 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SA | $4,900 | 26.91 | 5.49 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,200 | 25.90 | 4.18 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,700 | 23.80 | 4.17 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 18.25 | 3.72 |
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.