Friday, February 24, 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 | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Nick Young |
| SF | Dario Saric |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| G | Malcolm Delaney |
| F | Paul Millsap |
| Util | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $41,600 |
| Expected Points | 213.41 |
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 | $12,700 | 62.35 | 4.91 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 46.95 | 4.56 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 43.73 | 4.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 42.33 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,500 | 22.32 | 6.38 |
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,500 | 20.32 | 5.81 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $5,600 | 30.96 | 5.53 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,400 | 23.24 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 43.25 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 40.39 | 4.99 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,900 | 36.23 | 4.59 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,100 | 33.66 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,500 | 22.32 | 6.38 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,300 | 22.83 | 5.31 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,400 | 23.24 | 5.28 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,200 | 26.61 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 43.25 | 4.65 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 42.48 | 4.43 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 42.33 | 4.07 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $8,700 | 40.72 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 34.68 | 5.59 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,000 | 26.77 | 5.35 |
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $3,500 | 18.33 | 5.24 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,600 | 18.44 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 47.15 | 4.53 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 42.28 | 4.36 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,700 | 37.82 | 4.91 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 34.68 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,200 | 24.10 | 5.74 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 34.68 | 5.59 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,000 | 26.77 | 5.35 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,800 | 25.15 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 47.56 | 4.36 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 47.15 | 4.53 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 38.90 | 4.32 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 38.18 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,500 | 25.67 | 5.70 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,800 | 25.15 | 5.24 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,900 | 20.43 | 5.24 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,100 | 30.65 | 5.02 |
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.