Wednesday, March 22, 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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Joffrey Lauvergne |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Kristaps Porzingis |
| Util | Jodie Meeks |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.03 |
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 | $13,100 | 68.00 | 5.19 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 48.20 | 5.18 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,600 | 43.55 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,200 | 41.82 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,700 | 33.28 | 5.84 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,500 | 35.84 | 5.51 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,200 | 22.43 | 5.34 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,100 | 68.00 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,900 | 46.62 | 5.24 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 34.11 | 4.94 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 34.02 | 4.72 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,500 | 32.80 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,900 | 46.62 | 5.24 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $3,700 | 19.18 | 5.18 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 25.37 | 5.07 |
| Jodie Meeks | ORL | $3,000 | 15.09 | 5.03 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 54.78 | 4.93 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,900 | 46.62 | 5.24 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,300 | 42.11 | 5.07 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,200 | 41.82 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,900 | 46.62 | 5.24 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 31.88 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,300 | 42.11 | 5.07 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 34.11 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,600 | 37.54 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 36.25 | 4.65 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,300 | 35.16 | 4.82 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,200 | 33.92 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Lauvergne | CHI | $3,000 | 17.09 | 5.70 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,200 | 33.92 | 5.47 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $3,900 | 20.73 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 48.40 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 40.02 | 5.20 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 39.25 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,900 | 38.82 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Lauvergne | CHI | $3,000 | 17.09 | 5.70 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 37.17 | 5.63 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,200 | 33.92 | 5.47 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,100 | 27.07 | 5.31 |
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.