Saturday, March 11, 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 | Patty Mills |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Ian Clark |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 308.79 |
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 | $12,700 | 61.20 | 4.82 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 44.40 | 4.15 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,300 | 39.76 | 4.27 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,700 | 39.49 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,800 | 24.84 | 6.54 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,500 | 18.29 | 5.22 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 26.76 | 5.15 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,700 | 39.49 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 48.86 | 4.32 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,700 | 39.63 | 4.09 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.79 | 4.84 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 32.56 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Clark | GS | $3,500 | 21.27 | 6.08 |
| Manu Ginobili | SA | $3,800 | 20.38 | 5.36 |
| Patrick McCaw | GS | $3,600 | 18.78 | 5.22 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,700 | 24.02 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 50.95 | 4.39 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,600 | 35.34 | 4.65 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 35.04 | 4.49 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,700 | 34.39 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SA | $3,700 | 22.26 | 6.01 |
| Jonathon Simmons | SA | $3,600 | 20.58 | 5.72 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,600 | 19.62 | 5.45 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 31.85 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 45.00 | 4.45 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 43.92 | 4.03 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 38.58 | 4.24 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,900 | 37.48 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $4,700 | 27.92 | 5.94 |
| David West | GS | $3,500 | 19.03 | 5.44 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,400 | 33.72 | 5.27 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,600 | 28.82 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,500 | 48.04 | 4.58 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 46.60 | 4.40 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 37.66 | 4.43 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 37.31 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 37.31 | 5.49 |
| Jeff Withey | UTA | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 27.49 | 5.39 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,600 | 29.97 | 5.35 |
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.