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
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| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.1 |
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 | 60.76 | 4.67 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 43.83 | 4.47 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 43.48 | 4.39 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 41.86 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 33.13 | 5.18 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,400 | 32.22 | 5.03 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 30.08 | 5.01 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,200 | 25.88 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 48.32 | 4.47 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,900 | 44.77 | 4.52 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 32.31 | 4.37 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,600 | 28.84 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 27.15 | 5.12 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 24.13 | 4.83 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,300 | 19.93 | 4.63 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,500 | 16.00 | 4.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 47.29 | 4.38 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 39.73 | 4.41 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 36.62 | 4.52 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 36.21 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,800 | 20.18 | 5.31 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 27.41 | 5.17 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,400 | 27.42 | 5.08 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 18.66 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 47.27 | 4.34 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 41.93 | 4.32 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 35.75 | 4.90 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 34.52 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 23.65 | 5.14 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 33.65 | 5.02 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,000 | 24.77 | 4.95 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 35.75 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,900 | 45.02 | 4.55 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 39.04 | 4.44 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 35.54 | 4.23 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 33.94 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,900 | 25.30 | 5.16 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $4,900 | 23.50 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 33.94 | 4.71 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,100 | 32.45 | 4.57 |
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.