Saturday, March 18, 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 | Deron Williams |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | J.R. Smith |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Jason Smith |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.1 |
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 | 63.74 | 4.76 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 44.96 | 4.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 41.84 | 4.18 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,600 | 40.32 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Williams | CLE | $4,000 | 24.20 | 6.05 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,400 | 23.35 | 5.31 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,800 | 30.22 | 5.21 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 35.72 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 53.91 | 4.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 43.23 | 4.08 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,600 | 34.45 | 5.22 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 34.18 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,700 | 22.68 | 6.13 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,600 | 34.45 | 5.22 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 31.22 | 5.20 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $3,700 | 19.18 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,900 | 42.81 | 4.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,700 | 39.35 | 4.52 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 31.66 | 4.11 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 30.23 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,100 | 22.16 | 5.40 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,900 | 20.65 | 5.29 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 22.07 | 5.13 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 30.23 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 47.56 | 4.44 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 39.05 | 4.54 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.34 | 4.43 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $6,600 | 30.28 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,500 | 24.06 | 6.87 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,300 | 25.00 | 5.81 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Channing Frye | CLE | $4,000 | 20.84 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 35.95 | 4.49 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 35.48 | 4.79 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $6,000 | 33.85 | 5.64 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 33.61 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $6,000 | 33.85 | 5.64 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,100 | 25.80 | 5.06 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,000 | 24.63 | 4.93 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,400 | 26.43 | 4.89 |
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.