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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 | Goran Dragic |
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $57,400 |
| Expected Points | 292.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 52.42 | 4.37 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,300 | 39.85 | 5.46 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 38.15 | 4.29 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 32.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarius Thornwell | LAC | $3,600 | 20.28 | 5.63 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,300 | 39.85 | 5.46 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,100 | 21.15 | 5.16 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 32.22 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 38.88 | 4.68 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,000 | 36.85 | 4.61 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 32.97 | 4.52 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,300 | 23.20 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,700 | 22.45 | 6.07 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,800 | 18.29 | 4.81 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,900 | 22.98 | 4.69 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 38.88 | 4.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 38.75 | 4.61 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 32.63 | 4.41 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 29.87 | 4.82 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,200 | 27.61 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,800 | 27.13 | 5.65 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 29.87 | 4.82 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 26.32 | 4.70 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,000 | 18.61 | 4.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 37.62 | 4.32 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 36.72 | 4.53 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,800 | 31.44 | 5.42 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 26.16 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,500 | 19.94 | 5.70 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,700 | 26.16 | 5.57 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 23.12 | 5.50 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,800 | 31.44 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,100 | 42.15 | 4.63 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 37.89 | 4.57 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,100 | 36.78 | 4.54 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $7,200 | 33.41 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $3,800 | 20.73 | 5.46 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $3,900 | 19.03 | 4.88 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,100 | 19.23 | 4.69 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,200 | 28.96 | 4.67 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.