Sunday, March 26, 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 | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Tony Allen |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Gerald Henderson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.23 |
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 | $13,000 | 66.62 | 5.12 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 62.78 | 5.02 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 50.84 | 5.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 45.36 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,500 | 21.50 | 6.14 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,100 | 39.58 | 5.57 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 27.53 | 5.40 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 26.60 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 62.78 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 44.73 | 4.61 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 36.66 | 4.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,700 | 35.87 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,500 | 21.50 | 6.14 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $3,800 | 22.49 | 5.92 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,600 | 20.43 | 5.67 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,000 | 21.66 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 50.84 | 5.13 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 44.73 | 4.61 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 44.17 | 5.08 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,500 | 33.73 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Allen | MEM | $3,800 | 22.49 | 5.92 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,500 | 33.73 | 5.19 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,100 | 31.56 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 50.84 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 50.64 | 5.06 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 44.17 | 5.08 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,900 | 40.39 | 5.11 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,500 | 36.84 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $4,800 | 29.54 | 6.15 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,500 | 33.73 | 5.19 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $6,000 | 30.93 | 5.16 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,900 | 25.23 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 50.64 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 40.53 | 4.94 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,900 | 40.39 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $4,800 | 29.54 | 6.15 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,600 | 39.09 | 5.92 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,200 | 30.46 | 5.86 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 27.51 | 5.39 |
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.