Tuesday, March 28, 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 |
| SG | Patrick Beverley |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Ian Mahinmi |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 283.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 64.74 | 5.26 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,700 | 53.28 | 4.98 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 52.60 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,700 | 49.87 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,000 | 30.37 | 6.07 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,500 | 30.94 | 5.62 |
| Kris Dunn | MIN | $3,300 | 18.14 | 5.50 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 64.74 | 5.26 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 39.24 | 4.84 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,900 | 36.73 | 5.32 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 36.05 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,900 | 36.73 | 5.32 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 64.74 | 5.26 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $4,100 | 21.40 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,700 | 49.87 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 43.74 | 5.21 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,200 | 37.13 | 5.16 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 36.05 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 26.79 | 5.58 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 35.73 | 5.25 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 43.74 | 5.21 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,200 | 37.13 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 51.24 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 43.74 | 5.21 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.59 | 5.01 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,700 | 39.05 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,200 | 27.92 | 5.37 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $6,000 | 31.94 | 5.32 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,000 | 36.80 | 5.26 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 35.73 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 51.24 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 46.61 | 4.96 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 40.59 | 5.01 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 40.04 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,400 | 31.57 | 5.85 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $6,900 | 38.63 | 5.60 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,400 | 30.17 | 5.59 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,300 | 28.71 | 5.42 |
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.