Sunday, March 5, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 305.86 |
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 | $13,400 | 60.13 | 4.49 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 48.52 | 4.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 44.33 | 4.22 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 41.95 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 34.51 | 5.39 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,200 | 25.17 | 4.84 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,500 | 31.05 | 4.78 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,300 | 34.27 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 32.92 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 29.54 | 3.94 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,300 | 26.75 | 4.25 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 25.76 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 25.76 | 5.26 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,200 | 20.62 | 4.91 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 32.92 | 4.70 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NO | $3,900 | 17.89 | 4.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 37.90 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 36.21 | 4.53 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 31.81 | 3.98 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 30.08 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,500 | 26.57 | 5.90 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,600 | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,700 | 20.29 | 5.48 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,900 | 20.45 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 52.00 | 4.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.57 | 4.83 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,700 | 37.22 | 4.83 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 33.43 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,200 | 29.29 | 5.63 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 33.43 | 4.99 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 27.11 | 4.93 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.57 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 51.37 | 4.99 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,800 | 33.15 | 4.25 |
| Nerlens Noel | DAL | $6,300 | 31.51 | 5.00 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,600 | 30.65 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,500 | 23.54 | 6.73 |
| Nerlens Noel | DAL | $6,300 | 31.51 | 5.00 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 51.37 | 4.99 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $6,000 | 28.94 | 4.82 |
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.