Friday, March 10, 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 | Patrick Beverley |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | C.J. Miles |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | Justin Hamilton |
| G | Matthew Dellavedova |
| F | Trevor Ariza |
| Util | Cody Zeller |
| Salary | $33,500 |
| Expected Points | 181.64 |
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 | $11,600 | 58.48 | 5.04 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 51.53 | 5.15 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 50.45 | 5.00 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.13 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 28.37 | 5.56 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,700 | 20.19 | 5.46 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,900 | 36.22 | 5.25 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,700 | 45.18 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 58.48 | 5.04 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 40.19 | 4.73 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 39.42 | 5.26 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 36.97 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,300 | 18.84 | 5.71 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 28.37 | 5.56 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,700 | 20.19 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 50.45 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,400 | 46.49 | 4.95 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,800 | 40.53 | 5.20 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 36.97 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,500 | 24.26 | 5.39 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 36.97 | 5.36 |
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $3,000 | 15.95 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 48.05 | 4.53 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 39.17 | 5.29 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.96 | 4.75 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $7,100 | 32.92 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,700 | 25.43 | 5.41 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,500 | 24.26 | 5.39 |
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $3,000 | 15.95 | 5.32 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 39.17 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 48.05 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 40.71 | 3.95 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 39.17 | 5.29 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.96 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hamilton | BKN | $3,000 | 20.88 | 6.96 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,200 | 29.89 | 5.75 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,400 | 29.78 | 5.51 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,900 | 21.50 | 5.51 |
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.