Tuesday, March 21, 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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 296.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 40.03 | 4.45 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,000 | 38.54 | 4.28 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $8,200 | 38.34 | 4.68 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 37.68 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $3,500 | 19.70 | 5.63 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,400 | 34.38 | 5.37 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,000 | 26.20 | 5.24 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 32.18 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 39.27 | 3.93 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 36.28 | 4.22 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.49 | 5.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 32.65 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,600 | 18.54 | 5.15 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $3,900 | 19.99 | 5.12 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,700 | 23.95 | 5.09 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.49 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,900 | 43.99 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,400 | 43.09 | 4.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 31.29 | 4.89 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 30.60 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 19.24 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,500 | 23.07 | 5.13 |
| Matt Barnes | GS | $4,200 | 21.30 | 5.07 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 29.34 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 47.39 | 4.35 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,300 | 39.84 | 4.28 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 36.32 | 4.48 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 33.17 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,400 | 24.73 | 5.62 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,400 | 32.53 | 5.08 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,200 | 25.91 | 4.98 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,700 | 18.27 | 4.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 44.67 | 4.30 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $8,800 | 41.71 | 4.74 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 40.01 | 4.60 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 38.56 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,300 | 25.61 | 5.95 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 36.34 | 5.42 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,700 | 30.14 | 5.29 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 38.56 | 4.88 |
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.