Tuesday, February 28, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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| PG | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Jon Leuer |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 294.66 |
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 | 55.23 | 4.60 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 44.98 | 4.50 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 39.88 | 4.29 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 39.74 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,300 | 26.32 | 4.97 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 39.72 | 4.84 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 39.74 | 4.73 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 29.64 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $8,000 | 37.97 | 4.75 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 35.96 | 4.79 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 32.15 | 4.34 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 31.61 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,400 | 27.11 | 5.02 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,500 | 26.63 | 4.84 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 35.96 | 4.79 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,100 | 19.52 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 46.26 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 45.07 | 4.33 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 33.62 | 4.26 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,600 | 30.14 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.07 | 5.01 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,000 | 20.02 | 5.01 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 46.26 | 4.97 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,500 | 17.25 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 41.28 | 4.35 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,200 | 32.83 | 4.56 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $5,900 | 31.89 | 5.41 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,500 | 29.07 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,400 | 24.22 | 5.50 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $5,900 | 31.89 | 5.41 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,600 | 23.41 | 5.09 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,000 | 24.68 | 4.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 38.22 | 4.72 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 35.37 | 4.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 33.42 | 4.23 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,500 | 27.55 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,600 | 17.79 | 4.94 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 23.01 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 38.22 | 4.72 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,500 | 20.79 | 4.62 |
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.