Sunday, March 19, 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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SG | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 38.50 | 4.43 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,800 | 37.10 | 4.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $10,000 | 36.73 | 3.67 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,500 | 36.31 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,000 | 35.07 | 5.85 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,400 | 27.75 | 5.14 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,700 | 28.36 | 4.97 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,400 | 26.29 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 35.41 | 4.02 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,500 | 29.06 | 4.47 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,300 | 28.33 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,100 | 21.62 | 5.27 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 19.70 | 4.92 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $3,900 | 18.90 | 4.85 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,500 | 16.95 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 49.42 | 4.12 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,900 | 45.89 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 40.51 | 4.82 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,100 | 33.19 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,400 | 22.62 | 5.14 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 28.80 | 4.97 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 32.26 | 4.96 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,500 | 22.00 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 49.68 | 4.36 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,800 | 36.62 | 4.69 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 33.22 | 4.75 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,900 | 26.07 | 5.32 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,800 | 24.82 | 5.17 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 33.22 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 47.14 | 4.49 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,400 | 44.15 | 4.70 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 40.23 | 4.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 37.65 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,300 | 27.15 | 6.31 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,700 | 32.13 | 5.64 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,300 | 32.21 | 5.11 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 33.39 | 4.84 |
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.