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
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| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 289.23 |
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 | 58.66 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 44.00 | 4.15 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 41.73 | 4.59 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.85 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.85 | 4.80 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,200 | 24.34 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 41.73 | 4.59 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,800 | 58.66 | 4.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 35.33 | 5.05 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,900 | 35.00 | 4.43 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 34.33 | 4.70 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 31.48 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 35.33 | 5.05 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 34.33 | 4.70 |
| Álex Abrines | OKC | $3,500 | 16.34 | 4.67 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,200 | 27.52 | 4.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 42.14 | 4.68 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 26.92 | 4.64 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.93 | 5.19 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,600 | 24.18 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.93 | 5.19 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 42.14 | 4.68 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 26.92 | 4.64 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 21.19 | 4.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 36.31 | 4.37 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,900 | 25.73 | 4.36 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 25.37 | 4.88 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 22.86 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,200 | 21.75 | 5.18 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 25.37 | 4.88 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,500 | 20.27 | 4.50 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,200 | 18.67 | 4.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,200 | 31.91 | 5.15 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,400 | 27.82 | 5.15 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,000 | 25.56 | 4.26 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 21.45 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,400 | 27.82 | 5.15 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,200 | 31.91 | 5.15 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 21.45 | 4.47 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,600 | 19.63 | 4.27 |
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.