Sunday, February 26, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Allen Crabbe |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| PF | Amir Johnson |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 272.77 |
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 | $12,800 | 59.68 | 0.00 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 41.92 | 0.00 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,500 | 40.72 | 0.00 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,600 | 40.55 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $3,500 | 11.31 | 0.00 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,800 | 59.68 | 0.00 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,700 | 17.26 | 0.00 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,500 | 22.87 | 0.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 49.55 | 0.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 39.23 | 0.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,600 | 32.20 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 31.50 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leandro Barbosa | PHO | $3,500 | 10.99 | 0.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 49.55 | 0.00 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,900 | 12.32 | 0.00 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,000 | 26.26 | 0.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 40.33 | 0.00 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 37.67 | 0.00 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,200 | 29.34 | 0.00 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,400 | 26.91 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,500 | 10.48 | 0.00 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 40.33 | 0.00 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,600 | 10.42 | 0.00 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,000 | 14.12 | 0.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,900 | 46.66 | 0.00 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 41.36 | 0.00 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 39.42 | 0.00 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,400 | 34.12 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,900 | 46.66 | 0.00 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,600 | 11.37 | 0.00 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 17.74 | 0.00 |
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,500 | 5.07 | 0.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,000 | 44.48 | 0.00 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 37.41 | 0.00 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 36.76 | 0.00 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 35.68 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,000 | 44.48 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,500 | 11.92 | 0.00 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,700 | 20.86 | 0.00 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,900 | 21.60 | 0.00 |
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.