Monday, March 13, 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 | Patty Mills |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| G | Manu Ginobili |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | John Wall |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 247.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 51.70 | 5.28 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 49.81 | 4.88 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 45.07 | 5.56 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,200 | 39.33 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,400 | 26.97 | 6.13 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 45.07 | 5.56 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,100 | 33.07 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 40.08 | 4.77 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 36.22 | 4.77 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,600 | 30.00 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,500 | 26.06 | 7.44 |
| Manu Ginobili | SA | $3,500 | 23.38 | 6.68 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,000 | 23.40 | 5.85 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 51.70 | 5.28 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,900 | 47.36 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 43.84 | 4.71 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,100 | 34.74 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 51.70 | 5.28 |
| Marco Belinelli | CHA | $3,200 | 16.45 | 5.14 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,200 | 31.54 | 5.09 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 31.42 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 50.23 | 4.74 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,300 | 42.52 | 5.12 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $6,900 | 38.48 | 5.58 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 36.73 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,000 | 28.05 | 5.61 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $6,900 | 38.48 | 5.58 |
| David Lee | SA | $5,000 | 27.55 | 5.51 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,000 | 27.40 | 5.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 53.69 | 5.16 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 50.23 | 4.74 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,300 | 42.52 | 5.12 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,300 | 39.67 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,900 | 24.56 | 6.30 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,200 | 34.82 | 5.62 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,000 | 28.05 | 5.61 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $6,900 | 38.48 | 5.58 |
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.