Monday, March 6, 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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Mike Conley |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| Salary | $58,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 45.38 | 4.32 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 44.42 | 5.05 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 41.59 | 4.57 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,800 | 41.58 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,800 | 41.58 | 5.33 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,500 | 33.67 | 5.18 |
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $4,600 | 23.50 | 5.11 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,900 | 35.24 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 48.75 | 4.10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 47.66 | 4.41 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 33.38 | 4.64 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 31.05 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,300 | 27.21 | 5.13 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,600 | 18.38 | 5.11 |
| Arron Afflalo | SAC | $3,600 | 17.36 | 4.82 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,000 | 19.18 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,000 | 51.19 | 4.65 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,200 | 46.02 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,100 | 43.79 | 4.81 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,900 | 36.18 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,500 | 28.45 | 6.32 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,900 | 21.78 | 5.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,600 | 30.87 | 5.51 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,700 | 20.33 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 49.33 | 4.40 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,600 | 40.02 | 4.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 37.26 | 4.54 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,400 | 35.78 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,200 | 29.79 | 5.73 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,500 | 25.58 | 5.68 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,900 | 26.34 | 5.38 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,400 | 23.20 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 50.68 | 4.87 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $10,300 | 46.06 | 4.47 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 39.14 | 4.50 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 37.36 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,500 | 21.83 | 6.24 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,900 | 32.77 | 5.55 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 27.23 | 5.34 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,000 | 25.45 | 5.09 |
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.