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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Sean Kilpatrick |
| SF | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Justin Hamilton |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.08 |
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 | $10,700 | 47.16 | 4.41 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,200 | 42.31 | 4.60 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 42.30 | 4.15 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 38.39 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $5,000 | 25.14 | 5.03 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,700 | 18.47 | 4.99 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,000 | 33.95 | 4.85 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,500 | 26.26 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 52.91 | 4.48 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 48.87 | 4.40 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,700 | 38.17 | 3.93 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.79 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,200 | 22.58 | 5.38 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,200 | 30.33 | 4.89 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.79 | 4.84 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 33.18 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,100 | 43.94 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 36.60 | 4.63 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,700 | 35.23 | 4.57 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 32.06 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,500 | 24.89 | 5.53 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,100 | 20.63 | 5.03 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 29.89 | 4.98 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,900 | 28.63 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 38.17 | 3.78 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,900 | 37.28 | 4.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 35.52 | 4.38 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,200 | 29.33 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,600 | 28.27 | 5.05 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,200 | 29.33 | 4.73 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,100 | 19.41 | 4.73 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,900 | 37.28 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 44.34 | 4.18 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,100 | 33.93 | 4.78 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 29.03 | 5.69 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 28.76 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hamilton | BKN | $3,500 | 20.63 | 5.89 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 29.03 | 5.69 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,900 | 25.92 | 5.29 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,100 | 33.93 | 4.78 |
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.