Thursday, March 16, 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 | Mike Conley |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Marreese Speights |
| PF | Juancho Hernangómez |
| C | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 295.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,500 | 64.02 | 4.74 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 42.74 | 4.36 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 42.67 | 4.22 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 36.91 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,800 | 33.18 | 4.88 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $4,000 | 19.40 | 4.85 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,500 | 64.02 | 4.74 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,800 | 22.74 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,300 | 39.37 | 4.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 34.37 | 4.91 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 28.76 | 4.79 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,900 | 27.50 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,000 | 21.67 | 5.42 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,000 | 20.67 | 5.17 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 26.49 | 5.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 34.37 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,500 | 47.37 | 4.51 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,400 | 38.70 | 4.61 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 33.70 | 4.32 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,400 | 21.94 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,600 | 18.82 | 5.23 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,400 | 21.94 | 4.99 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,000 | 19.87 | 4.97 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,100 | 19.54 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 43.81 | 4.13 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 36.34 | 4.38 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,600 | 35.11 | 4.62 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 27.75 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $3,500 | 21.14 | 6.04 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,600 | 19.15 | 5.32 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,600 | 26.93 | 4.81 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,900 | 18.37 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 34.41 | 4.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 33.88 | 4.40 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 33.77 | 4.82 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 33.64 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $6,000 | 31.52 | 5.25 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 33.77 | 4.82 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,800 | 27.85 | 4.80 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,200 | 23.42 | 4.50 |
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.