Tuesday, March 14, 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 | Reggie Jackson |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jordan Crawford |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 303.29 |
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 | 64.35 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 42.88 | 4.25 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,300 | 41.02 | 4.41 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 39.97 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 27.36 | 5.26 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,400 | 64.35 | 4.80 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,500 | 21.03 | 4.67 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 39.97 | 4.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.86 | 4.78 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 33.51 | 4.65 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 30.25 | 5.13 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,700 | 23.09 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,500 | 19.65 | 5.61 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 30.25 | 5.13 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,700 | 23.09 | 4.91 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.86 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 51.93 | 4.64 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 38.64 | 4.77 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,700 | 36.12 | 4.69 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 30.56 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,500 | 23.02 | 5.12 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,900 | 18.75 | 4.81 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 38.64 | 4.77 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,400 | 20.77 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 48.40 | 4.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 36.80 | 4.66 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,700 | 34.86 | 4.53 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,600 | 34.75 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,600 | 34.75 | 5.26 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 30.67 | 5.11 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 23.00 | 4.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 36.80 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,000 | 45.86 | 5.10 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 38.25 | 4.78 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 34.60 | 5.24 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 31.51 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 34.60 | 5.24 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,000 | 45.86 | 5.10 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 29.69 | 4.79 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 38.25 | 4.78 |
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.