Friday, March 17, 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 | Tyler Ulis |
| PG | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jordan Crawford |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.73 |
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 | 47.85 | 4.60 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,600 | 37.74 | 4.97 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,200 | 36.88 | 5.12 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,700 | 33.97 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $5,400 | 30.41 | 5.63 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,800 | 31.92 | 5.50 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,400 | 22.96 | 5.22 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,600 | 28.84 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 55.91 | 4.74 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 47.10 | 4.49 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 39.17 | 4.61 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,300 | 37.02 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,500 | 22.15 | 6.33 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $3,700 | 18.87 | 5.10 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $5,600 | 27.06 | 4.83 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 23.44 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,700 | 42.86 | 4.93 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,300 | 30.96 | 4.91 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 30.31 | 4.59 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,100 | 29.98 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,400 | 23.82 | 5.41 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,400 | 22.27 | 5.06 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,700 | 42.86 | 4.93 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,300 | 30.96 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 53.98 | 4.82 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,900 | 37.42 | 4.74 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,800 | 33.05 | 4.86 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,300 | 30.92 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,500 | 30.28 | 5.50 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,300 | 23.43 | 5.45 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 23.54 | 5.12 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,300 | 30.92 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 46.15 | 4.35 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 39.18 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 33.47 | 4.35 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 33.16 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,100 | 23.96 | 5.84 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,800 | 31.83 | 5.49 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,400 | 28.79 | 5.33 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,500 | 33.01 | 5.08 |
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.