Saturday, February 25, 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 | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Richaun Holmes |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 315.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.79 | 4.82 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,900 | 42.35 | 4.76 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 37.99 | 4.75 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,800 | 33.58 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | SAC | $6,000 | 31.71 | 5.29 |
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $4,600 | 24.08 | 5.23 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 29.06 | 5.10 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.79 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 53.92 | 4.46 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 35.78 | 5.11 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $8,000 | 34.43 | 4.30 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 33.75 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 35.78 | 5.11 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 27.11 | 4.93 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,600 | 17.65 | 4.90 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,800 | 23.05 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 45.07 | 4.85 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $8,700 | 39.32 | 4.52 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 37.59 | 4.42 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 32.70 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $3,700 | 23.67 | 6.40 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,500 | 22.53 | 5.01 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 45.07 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 44.56 | 4.46 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,700 | 35.02 | 4.55 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 34.71 | 6.09 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 33.80 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $3,500 | 22.50 | 6.43 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,700 | 34.71 | 6.09 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,800 | 27.54 | 5.74 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,000 | 28.33 | 5.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.93 | 4.94 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,000 | 49.90 | 4.99 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,300 | 36.36 | 3.91 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,300 | 33.37 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,900 | 33.24 | 5.63 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,700 | 24.37 | 5.18 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,000 | 49.90 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 50.93 | 4.94 |
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.