Sunday, March 5, 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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| G | John Wall |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Thaddeus Young |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 268.78 |
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 | $13,400 | 62.25 | 4.65 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 50.89 | 4.89 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 46.64 | 4.44 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 43.49 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 36.08 | 5.64 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 26.59 | 5.43 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,200 | 26.04 | 5.01 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,500 | 32.13 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 34.44 | 4.92 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 30.76 | 4.10 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,300 | 27.96 | 4.44 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,100 | 26.82 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,600 | 21.98 | 6.11 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,700 | 20.94 | 5.66 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 26.59 | 5.43 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,900 | 21.16 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 37.68 | 4.71 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 32.93 | 4.12 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 30.96 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,500 | 27.75 | 6.17 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,600 | 21.98 | 6.11 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,700 | 20.94 | 5.66 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,900 | 21.16 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 53.72 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 53.71 | 4.80 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,200 | 29.94 | 5.76 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 53.72 | 5.22 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 34.42 | 5.14 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 53.72 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 53.71 | 4.80 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 41.65 | 5.08 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,800 | 34.73 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,500 | 24.21 | 6.92 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 53.72 | 5.22 |
| Nerlens Noel | DAL | $6,300 | 32.47 | 5.15 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 34.42 | 5.14 |
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.