Monday, March 20, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Jamal Murray |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | Joe Johnson |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Richaun Holmes |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.39 |
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 | 64.45 | 4.81 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.12 | 4.56 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 45.00 | 4.41 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,400 | 39.43 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,300 | 37.41 | 5.12 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,400 | 21.45 | 4.87 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,400 | 64.45 | 4.81 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 34.21 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 58.23 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 35.11 | 4.33 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 33.14 | 4.67 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 31.88 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 30.50 | 5.45 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 30.51 | 5.26 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 27.53 | 5.10 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 29.71 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 34.62 | 4.27 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 33.97 | 4.30 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,600 | 31.06 | 4.09 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 30.30 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,900 | 19.86 | 5.09 |
| Matt Barnes | GS | $4,200 | 20.44 | 4.87 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $3,700 | 17.52 | 4.74 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,000 | 23.65 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 46.63 | 4.44 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 41.00 | 4.71 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,800 | 38.14 | 4.89 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 36.42 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,500 | 26.17 | 5.81 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,800 | 27.85 | 5.80 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,700 | 20.05 | 5.42 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,500 | 32.21 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,000 | 39.28 | 4.91 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 37.04 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 36.36 | 4.78 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 34.46 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $6,100 | 33.23 | 5.45 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,300 | 27.36 | 5.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 33.73 | 5.11 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 34.46 | 5.07 |
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.