Monday, February 27, 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 | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Util | Thabo Sefolosha |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 56.33 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 52.72 | 4.84 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 44.92 | 4.94 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 43.20 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,400 | 24.95 | 5.67 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,500 | 27.20 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 44.92 | 4.94 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,800 | 28.31 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 56.33 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 43.66 | 5.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 35.14 | 4.95 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $7,200 | 32.01 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,400 | 24.95 | 5.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 43.66 | 5.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 35.14 | 4.95 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,500 | 27.20 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 52.72 | 4.84 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 51.02 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 46.76 | 4.54 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $8,600 | 39.97 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,100 | 36.56 | 5.15 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,800 | 38.22 | 4.90 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,500 | 17.15 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 52.08 | 4.91 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,100 | 36.56 | 5.15 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,000 | 35.55 | 5.08 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 33.80 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 33.31 | 5.65 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,500 | 23.50 | 5.22 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,100 | 36.56 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 52.08 | 4.91 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 41.15 | 4.73 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 33.31 | 5.65 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 32.67 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 33.31 | 5.65 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,900 | 31.76 | 5.38 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,500 | 23.50 | 5.22 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 32.67 | 5.03 |
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.