Wednesday, March 1, 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 | Jamal Murray |
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 44.64 | 4.60 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 44.33 | 4.87 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 43.22 | 4.16 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,400 | 42.25 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,500 | 20.63 | 5.89 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,800 | 19.25 | 5.07 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 25.77 | 5.05 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 30.03 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 52.79 | 4.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 50.09 | 4.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $10,200 | 46.95 | 4.60 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $7,100 | 32.45 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 27.94 | 5.27 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,400 | 26.23 | 4.86 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,100 | 29.56 | 4.85 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,800 | 18.40 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 48.27 | 4.55 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,900 | 41.90 | 4.71 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 36.94 | 4.56 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,300 | 34.91 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 25.93 | 5.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,100 | 25.65 | 5.03 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 24.36 | 4.78 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,300 | 34.91 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 54.73 | 4.72 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $10,000 | 45.79 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 43.78 | 4.47 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,600 | 35.84 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,400 | 28.95 | 5.36 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,000 | 24.52 | 4.90 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,500 | 21.56 | 4.79 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 54.73 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 44.07 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 38.78 | 3.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 36.72 | 4.96 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 36.63 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,700 | 28.13 | 5.98 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 44.07 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 36.72 | 4.96 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,000 | 32.77 | 4.68 |
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.