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
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| PG | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| PF | Richaun Holmes |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 299.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.67 | 4.86 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 43.22 | 4.50 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 39.04 | 4.59 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,700 | 34.41 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Williams | CLE | $4,700 | 25.22 | 5.36 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,600 | 23.27 | 5.06 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,600 | 28.35 | 5.06 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.67 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 50.78 | 4.42 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 50.15 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,900 | 41.34 | 4.18 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 36.71 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,400 | 27.70 | 5.13 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,300 | 26.85 | 5.07 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 36.71 | 4.83 |
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,500 | 16.89 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,100 | 43.66 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 42.10 | 4.68 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,900 | 34.37 | 4.35 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,200 | 33.87 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 30.12 | 5.68 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $3,500 | 19.60 | 5.60 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.56 | 5.12 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,400 | 25.90 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 45.37 | 4.58 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 42.92 | 4.42 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 35.71 | 4.89 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,100 | 31.25 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,600 | 27.75 | 6.03 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 23.13 | 5.26 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,100 | 31.25 | 5.12 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 35.71 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 44.15 | 4.25 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 38.34 | 4.73 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 37.67 | 4.48 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 35.91 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 33.51 | 5.24 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,300 | 30.25 | 4.80 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $6,900 | 32.73 | 4.74 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 38.34 | 4.73 |
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.