Thursday, March 2, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Nicolas Batum |
| Util | Tyler Ulis |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 262.78 |
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 | $12,800 | 60.98 | 4.76 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 46.35 | 4.37 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 43.36 | 4.76 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 41.35 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 41.35 | 4.98 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,200 | 25.25 | 4.85 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,800 | 60.98 | 4.76 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 43.36 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.32 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 36.77 | 5.25 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,900 | 36.10 | 4.57 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 35.81 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 36.77 | 5.25 |
| Álex Abrines | OKC | $3,500 | 17.24 | 4.93 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 35.81 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.32 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.32 | 4.81 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 35.81 | 4.90 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 27.54 | 4.75 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.93 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.93 | 5.19 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 35.81 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.32 | 4.81 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 27.54 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.47 | 4.51 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,200 | 32.66 | 5.27 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 27.54 | 4.75 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 26.41 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,200 | 22.96 | 5.47 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,200 | 32.66 | 5.27 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 26.41 | 5.08 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 27.54 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.47 | 4.51 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,200 | 32.66 | 5.27 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,400 | 28.80 | 5.33 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,900 | 26.24 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,400 | 28.80 | 5.33 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,200 | 32.66 | 5.27 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 22.10 | 4.60 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.47 | 4.51 |
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.