Wednesday, March 1, 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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| PF | Robert Covington |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Dejounte Murray |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 275.26 |
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 | $12,200 | 55.47 | 4.55 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 51.31 | 4.62 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 46.56 | 4.80 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 45.50 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,500 | 21.73 | 6.21 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,800 | 20.06 | 5.28 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 26.56 | 5.21 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 55.47 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $10,200 | 47.93 | 4.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,700 | 36.26 | 4.71 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $7,100 | 33.66 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,500 | 21.73 | 6.21 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 29.08 | 5.49 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,100 | 26.58 | 5.21 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 26.56 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 51.31 | 4.62 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 49.56 | 4.68 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,900 | 42.90 | 4.82 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 38.13 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,400 | 26.95 | 6.12 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,100 | 26.58 | 5.21 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,300 | 36.63 | 5.02 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 25.31 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 56.59 | 4.88 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $10,000 | 46.59 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 40.68 | 3.87 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 38.13 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,300 | 36.63 | 5.02 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,000 | 24.98 | 5.00 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,100 | 25.31 | 4.96 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,600 | 37.31 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 56.59 | 4.88 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 45.70 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 44.85 | 4.58 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 40.68 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,700 | 28.86 | 6.14 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,400 | 29.57 | 5.48 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 45.70 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 37.45 | 5.06 |
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.