Tuesday, March 7, 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 | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SG | Seth Curry |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| C | Alan Williams |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.06 |
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 | $13,100 | 62.54 | 4.77 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 46.81 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 43.28 | 4.51 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,500 | 38.17 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $5,100 | 24.63 | 4.83 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,100 | 62.54 | 4.77 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 46.81 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 43.28 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 35.60 | 4.45 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 32.82 | 4.56 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,200 | 28.91 | 4.66 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,000 | 27.68 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,200 | 28.91 | 4.66 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,000 | 27.68 | 4.61 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 32.82 | 4.56 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 27.21 | 4.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 30.75 | 5.04 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,600 | 28.61 | 5.11 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,100 | 26.77 | 4.39 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 23.71 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,600 | 28.61 | 5.11 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 30.75 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,700 | 18.43 | 4.98 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 23.71 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,600 | 30.55 | 4.63 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,800 | 28.85 | 4.97 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,000 | 28.01 | 4.67 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,200 | 26.42 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,800 | 28.85 | 4.97 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,400 | 25.39 | 4.70 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,500 | 21.13 | 4.70 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,000 | 28.01 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 31.87 | 4.76 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,500 | 29.54 | 5.37 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,200 | 25.13 | 4.05 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,700 | 23.70 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,500 | 29.54 | 5.37 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 31.87 | 4.76 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $3,500 | 15.12 | 4.32 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,700 | 23.70 | 4.16 |
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.