Wednesday, March 15, 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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| C | Alan Williams |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 43.02 | 4.14 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,900 | 40.03 | 4.50 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 39.91 | 4.75 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 37.34 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,400 | 26.11 | 5.93 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,600 | 28.13 | 5.02 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,400 | 26.74 | 4.95 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 39.91 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 53.37 | 4.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 43.88 | 4.22 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 36.09 | 4.46 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 32.90 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,900 | 27.05 | 5.52 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 23.53 | 4.80 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 26.16 | 4.67 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,000 | 18.65 | 4.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,400 | 43.61 | 4.64 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 39.03 | 4.82 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,400 | 38.12 | 4.05 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 33.46 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,300 | 22.52 | 5.24 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,900 | 19.80 | 5.08 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,000 | 25.13 | 5.03 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,900 | 29.34 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 44.81 | 3.93 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 38.40 | 4.36 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 32.15 | 4.95 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $6,500 | 31.93 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,500 | 28.30 | 5.14 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,300 | 26.94 | 5.08 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,300 | 31.57 | 5.01 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $4,400 | 22.05 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 48.45 | 4.49 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,000 | 43.18 | 4.80 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 38.41 | 4.41 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 35.76 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,600 | 30.14 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,300 | 28.04 | 5.29 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,900 | 25.70 | 5.24 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 24.52 | 4.81 |
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.