Friday, March 24, 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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 295.56 |
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 | $10,000 | 45.37 | 4.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 41.05 | 4.28 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 39.36 | 4.32 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,500 | 38.62 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,200 | 31.84 | 5.14 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,700 | 23.80 | 5.06 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,800 | 34.03 | 5.00 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $3,700 | 17.71 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 57.97 | 4.64 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 43.67 | 4.24 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 35.26 | 4.83 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 34.49 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,600 | 22.91 | 4.98 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $3,900 | 19.24 | 4.93 |
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,500 | 17.25 | 4.93 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 35.26 | 4.83 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 49.00 | 4.58 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 45.52 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 41.85 | 4.87 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 33.12 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Muhammad | MIN | $4,000 | 21.16 | 5.29 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,900 | 19.43 | 4.98 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,300 | 21.33 | 4.96 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 41.85 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,600 | 46.68 | 4.40 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 43.04 | 4.26 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,400 | 34.99 | 4.73 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 32.14 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,300 | 23.13 | 5.38 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,000 | 26.64 | 5.33 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,700 | 24.02 | 5.11 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $5,900 | 29.70 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 47.62 | 4.58 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,300 | 45.85 | 4.93 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 37.28 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 37.24 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,500 | 25.71 | 5.71 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 35.63 | 5.24 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $9,300 | 45.85 | 4.93 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,200 | 35.23 | 4.89 |
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.