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 | Mike Conley |
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Ivica Zubac |
| Salary | $58,000 |
| Expected Points | 289.21 |
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 | $12,900 | 59.26 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 41.94 | 4.46 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 41.25 | 4.17 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,900 | 38.96 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,200 | 36.40 | 5.05 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,900 | 29.57 | 5.01 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,500 | 32.28 | 4.97 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $3,500 | 17.41 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 57.15 | 4.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 49.23 | 4.64 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 33.77 | 4.89 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 32.91 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crawford | NO | $3,500 | 18.46 | 5.27 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,100 | 21.51 | 5.25 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 30.53 | 5.09 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,700 | 18.25 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,000 | 43.40 | 4.34 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,800 | 40.81 | 4.64 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 30.80 | 4.53 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,700 | 29.71 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,800 | 18.88 | 4.97 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $3,800 | 18.77 | 4.94 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 17.94 | 4.85 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,500 | 16.54 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 47.06 | 4.36 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 44.06 | 4.28 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 38.33 | 4.36 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,600 | 34.21 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,800 | 26.82 | 5.59 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,200 | 27.91 | 5.37 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,700 | 24.06 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,600 | 22.77 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 37.68 | 4.28 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 36.37 | 4.60 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 35.93 | 5.36 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,200 | 34.55 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,400 | 25.37 | 5.76 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 35.93 | 5.36 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,400 | 27.25 | 5.05 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,300 | 26.75 | 5.05 |
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.