Wednesday, March 29, 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 | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Danté Exum |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 309.64 |
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 | $13,200 | 70.32 | 5.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,700 | 45.19 | 4.66 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 44.29 | 4.34 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 44.26 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,500 | 31.96 | 5.81 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,200 | 70.32 | 5.33 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $4,600 | 24.47 | 5.32 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 40.98 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 41.89 | 4.81 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 35.35 | 4.53 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,000 | 34.88 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 32.44 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $3,400 | 19.36 | 5.69 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,500 | 24.47 | 5.44 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,600 | 24.11 | 5.24 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 26.60 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,900 | 47.20 | 4.77 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,700 | 45.19 | 4.66 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,200 | 39.73 | 4.85 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $6,700 | 35.17 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,100 | 21.79 | 7.03 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $3,400 | 19.36 | 5.69 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $6,700 | 35.17 | 5.25 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,400 | 17.68 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 51.31 | 4.75 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 49.34 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,200 | 39.73 | 4.85 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,900 | 38.29 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,100 | 21.79 | 7.03 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,000 | 29.85 | 5.97 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,200 | 23.38 | 5.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 51.31 | 4.75 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,600 | 49.34 | 5.14 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 43.46 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,600 | 43.20 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,000 | 29.85 | 5.97 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,800 | 38.36 | 5.64 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,200 | 28.40 | 5.46 |
| Georgios Papagiannis | SAC | $3,300 | 17.43 | 5.28 |
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.