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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.78 |
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 | 61.43 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 40.62 | 4.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 40.41 | 4.08 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 39.00 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,500 | 30.47 | 5.54 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 35.79 | 4.97 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 38.44 | 4.93 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 36.65 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 42.53 | 4.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 40.40 | 4.39 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 33.03 | 4.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 29.45 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $3,900 | 22.33 | 5.73 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,400 | 22.88 | 5.20 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,600 | 18.10 | 5.03 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,000 | 20.12 | 5.03 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,800 | 44.78 | 4.57 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 36.47 | 4.24 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,000 | 32.63 | 4.66 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 31.22 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,500 | 20.59 | 5.88 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,300 | 21.69 | 5.04 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,600 | 17.97 | 4.99 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $4,000 | 19.59 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,700 | 48.04 | 4.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,200 | 36.44 | 5.06 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 36.09 | 4.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 35.60 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,800 | 27.59 | 5.75 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,200 | 22.35 | 5.32 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,600 | 28.64 | 5.11 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,200 | 36.44 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,400 | 44.77 | 4.76 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 40.41 | 4.59 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,100 | 40.28 | 4.43 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,200 | 35.96 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,100 | 25.68 | 5.03 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,200 | 35.96 | 4.99 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,300 | 25.80 | 4.87 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,400 | 44.77 | 4.76 |
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.