Wednesday, March 8, 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 | John Wall |
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 301.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 47.55 | 4.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 44.69 | 4.30 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,400 | 39.26 | 4.18 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,000 | 39.11 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 25.67 | 5.13 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,900 | 34.67 | 5.02 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,600 | 22.55 | 4.90 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,700 | 17.95 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 48.50 | 4.49 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 48.12 | 4.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $10,000 | 43.28 | 4.33 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 36.63 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,000 | 22.93 | 5.73 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,300 | 22.67 | 5.27 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,900 | 19.33 | 4.96 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,100 | 24.94 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,200 | 45.18 | 4.91 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 37.83 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 37.42 | 4.68 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 35.47 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,700 | 31.61 | 5.54 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $4,000 | 21.63 | 5.41 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,700 | 18.85 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 46.88 | 4.19 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 39.74 | 4.18 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,900 | 38.97 | 4.93 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.96 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $4,500 | 24.23 | 5.38 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,400 | 33.31 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,700 | 29.10 | 5.11 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 25.35 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,900 | 45.15 | 4.14 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,500 | 44.75 | 4.71 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 38.61 | 4.54 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 35.44 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,600 | 25.18 | 5.47 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,000 | 29.78 | 4.96 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,100 | 34.25 | 4.82 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,400 | 25.99 | 4.81 |
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.