Monday, March 27, 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 | Ish Smith |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SG | Tony Allen |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.31 |
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 | 57.14 | 4.43 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,100 | 38.88 | 4.27 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,900 | 37.16 | 4.70 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,100 | 32.83 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,500 | 27.50 | 6.11 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,100 | 20.22 | 4.93 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $5,900 | 28.65 | 4.86 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,900 | 37.16 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 40.00 | 4.35 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,000 | 27.88 | 4.65 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,400 | 26.60 | 4.93 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 23.13 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,100 | 21.34 | 5.20 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,400 | 22.25 | 5.06 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,500 | 17.43 | 4.98 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,400 | 26.60 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 45.64 | 4.19 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,100 | 45.05 | 4.95 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,000 | 28.82 | 4.12 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,600 | 27.62 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | TOR | $3,900 | 22.00 | 5.64 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 18.44 | 4.98 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,200 | 20.92 | 4.98 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,100 | 45.05 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 43.17 | 4.00 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 36.58 | 5.01 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 34.06 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 29.90 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,200 | 29.15 | 5.61 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,400 | 28.19 | 5.22 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,700 | 34.06 | 5.08 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 36.58 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,700 | 40.38 | 4.64 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,600 | 36.95 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 36.10 | 4.40 |
| Nerlens Noel | DAL | $5,900 | 26.26 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,600 | 36.95 | 4.86 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,100 | 24.14 | 4.73 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,100 | 24.00 | 4.71 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,700 | 40.38 | 4.64 |
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.