Saturday, March 4, 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 | Deron Williams |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| PF | Richaun Holmes |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Jimmy Butler |
| Util | Patty Mills |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.71 |
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 | $11,500 | 53.16 | 4.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 51.50 | 4.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 46.37 | 5.04 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 45.18 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Williams | CLE | $4,700 | 26.51 | 5.64 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,600 | 29.28 | 5.23 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,600 | 23.90 | 5.20 |
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,500 | 17.71 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.16 | 4.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,100 | 44.77 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,900 | 42.29 | 4.27 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 38.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 30.96 | 5.84 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,500 | 20.32 | 5.80 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,400 | 28.72 | 5.32 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,300 | 27.70 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 51.50 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,100 | 44.77 | 4.92 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 43.25 | 4.81 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 30.96 | 5.84 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,500 | 20.32 | 5.80 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.56 | 5.12 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 46.08 | 4.43 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 43.83 | 4.52 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 38.25 | 5.24 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 28.42 | 6.18 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 23.82 | 5.41 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 38.25 | 5.24 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,100 | 31.90 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 47.18 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 46.08 | 4.43 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 39.79 | 4.91 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 38.46 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 28.42 | 6.18 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 35.24 | 5.51 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 38.25 | 5.24 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,100 | 31.90 | 5.23 |
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.