Thursday, March 16, 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 | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Marreese Speights |
| C | Paul Millsap |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 283.94 |
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 | $13,000 | 68.95 | 5.30 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 47.12 | 4.96 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 45.96 | 5.22 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,900 | 39.41 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,700 | 21.48 | 5.80 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,000 | 21.53 | 5.38 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,000 | 68.95 | 5.30 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 45.96 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 41.00 | 4.94 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 37.21 | 5.32 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,500 | 31.01 | 4.77 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,800 | 29.45 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,700 | 21.48 | 5.80 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,100 | 23.13 | 5.64 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,900 | 21.91 | 5.62 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.70 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 51.23 | 4.93 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 41.36 | 5.11 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $6,900 | 36.27 | 5.26 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.70 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,900 | 21.91 | 5.62 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.70 | 5.41 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,800 | 20.34 | 5.35 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $6,900 | 36.27 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 41.36 | 5.11 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 38.20 | 4.77 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 37.22 | 5.24 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 29.75 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $3,300 | 22.80 | 6.91 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,000 | 23.06 | 5.76 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,900 | 20.87 | 5.35 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 37.22 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 47.67 | 4.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 38.20 | 4.77 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 37.22 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,300 | 36.80 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $3,300 | 22.80 | 6.91 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,100 | 34.09 | 5.59 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $6,200 | 33.93 | 5.47 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $6,800 | 36.41 | 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.