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 |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $59,100 |
| Expected Points | 298.05 |
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 | 59.60 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,300 | 44.62 | 4.33 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 42.38 | 4.32 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $9,000 | 39.62 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,500 | 21.69 | 6.20 |
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $3,500 | 19.30 | 5.51 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $5,600 | 29.91 | 5.34 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,400 | 22.37 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 41.13 | 3.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 39.47 | 4.87 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,900 | 35.42 | 4.48 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,100 | 32.52 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,300 | 21.85 | 5.08 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,200 | 25.66 | 4.93 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 39.47 | 4.87 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,000 | 19.45 | 4.86 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 42.33 | 4.55 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 41.44 | 4.32 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $8,700 | 39.62 | 4.55 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 36.66 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,000 | 26.07 | 5.21 |
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $3,500 | 17.48 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,600 | 17.85 | 4.96 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,500 | 22.24 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 45.47 | 4.17 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 41.32 | 4.26 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,700 | 36.72 | 4.77 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 33.42 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,200 | 23.54 | 5.60 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,200 | 33.42 | 5.39 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,800 | 24.71 | 5.15 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,900 | 19.81 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 45.31 | 4.36 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 37.35 | 4.15 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 37.18 | 4.37 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,700 | 35.27 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,500 | 25.08 | 5.57 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,700 | 35.27 | 4.58 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,800 | 30.69 | 4.51 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,600 | 34.12 | 4.49 |
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.