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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Ben Simmons |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 280.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,100 | 28.51 | 4.67 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 27.87 | 4.42 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,400 | 20.04 | 4.55 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 17.82 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,100 | 28.51 | 4.67 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,400 | 20.04 | 4.55 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 27.87 | 4.42 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 17.82 | 3.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.42 | 4.69 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,200 | 29.20 | 4.71 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $5,900 | 26.30 | 4.46 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,500 | 23.76 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,500 | 23.76 | 5.28 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $3,800 | 18.22 | 4.79 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,200 | 29.20 | 4.71 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.42 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,800 | 51.82 | 4.39 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,900 | 32.73 | 4.14 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,800 | 28.32 | 4.88 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 26.97 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,800 | 28.32 | 4.88 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,600 | 26.97 | 4.82 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 22.56 | 4.70 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,300 | 23.40 | 4.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 48.08 | 4.58 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,700 | 44.38 | 4.58 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.08 | 4.77 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $7,300 | 29.49 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,000 | 28.79 | 4.80 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.08 | 4.77 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 24.68 | 4.75 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,500 | 48.08 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 27.64 | 4.06 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $4,500 | 20.90 | 4.64 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,600 | 20.38 | 4.43 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $4,500 | 20.90 | 4.64 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,600 | 20.38 | 4.43 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 27.64 | 4.06 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
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.