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 |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SG | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 309.58 |
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 | 45.51 | 4.25 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 42.06 | 5.01 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,700 | 36.68 | 4.22 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,600 | 34.95 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,000 | 24.88 | 6.22 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,200 | 28.42 | 5.47 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $4,800 | 24.59 | 5.12 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 42.06 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 48.70 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,400 | 38.24 | 4.07 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 33.54 | 4.19 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,600 | 27.99 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,000 | 24.69 | 6.17 |
| Manu Ginobili | SA | $3,900 | 21.67 | 5.56 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 27.77 | 5.05 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,900 | 19.35 | 4.96 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,300 | 44.97 | 4.84 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,900 | 41.34 | 4.64 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 32.67 | 4.48 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 31.36 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,000 | 22.15 | 5.54 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,200 | 21.10 | 5.02 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,300 | 44.97 | 4.84 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,600 | 17.17 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 49.29 | 4.93 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 40.01 | 4.40 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 36.42 | 4.67 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 33.45 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $4,700 | 26.28 | 5.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,600 | 29.17 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 33.45 | 5.15 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,200 | 30.88 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 46.29 | 4.41 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 37.68 | 4.89 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 34.79 | 4.46 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 31.54 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,700 | 23.67 | 6.40 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 37.68 | 4.89 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,600 | 22.18 | 4.82 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $5,700 | 26.34 | 4.62 |
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.