Friday, March 3, 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 DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Robert Covington |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Derrick Rose |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Util | Alec Burks |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 285.47 |
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 | $13,000 | 63.08 | 4.85 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.52 | 4.59 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 45.66 | 4.61 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 45.26 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 34.46 | 5.38 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,400 | 33.26 | 5.20 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 31.13 | 5.19 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,200 | 26.62 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,900 | 45.74 | 4.62 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 33.47 | 4.52 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,600 | 30.14 | 4.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,200 | 29.49 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,800 | 20.90 | 5.50 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 28.29 | 5.34 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 28.28 | 5.33 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 19.41 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.52 | 4.59 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 48.69 | 4.51 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 40.74 | 4.53 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 37.81 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,800 | 20.90 | 5.50 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 28.28 | 5.33 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 19.41 | 5.24 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,400 | 28.06 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 49.30 | 4.52 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,900 | 47.23 | 4.77 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 42.71 | 4.40 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 37.81 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 24.11 | 5.24 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,400 | 28.06 | 5.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 34.66 | 5.17 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 36.91 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 49.30 | 4.52 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,900 | 47.23 | 4.77 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 40.59 | 4.61 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 37.20 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,900 | 25.78 | 5.26 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 24.11 | 5.24 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 34.66 | 5.17 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 37.20 | 5.10 |
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.