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 |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 323.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 49.21 | 5.23 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 48.93 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 44.50 | 4.49 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 38.01 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,500 | 28.77 | 6.39 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,000 | 34.35 | 5.72 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,500 | 29.53 | 5.37 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 49.21 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 58.93 | 4.71 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 47.30 | 4.59 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 36.34 | 4.66 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 33.17 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,600 | 19.21 | 5.34 |
| Allen Crabbe | POR | $3,800 | 20.15 | 5.30 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 30.73 | 5.21 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,400 | 22.12 | 5.03 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 40.27 | 4.68 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 36.12 | 5.64 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,200 | 32.93 | 4.57 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,700 | 32.87 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $3,800 | 24.97 | 6.57 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 36.12 | 5.64 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,700 | 26.19 | 5.57 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,800 | 24.16 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 42.89 | 4.16 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 37.85 | 4.91 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $7,300 | 36.05 | 4.94 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,900 | 34.08 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,800 | 29.75 | 6.20 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,100 | 26.16 | 5.13 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,200 | 31.65 | 5.10 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,100 | 25.64 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 48.07 | 4.58 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,600 | 37.62 | 4.95 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $6,700 | 36.41 | 5.43 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 36.30 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $4,400 | 24.27 | 5.51 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $6,700 | 36.41 | 5.43 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,500 | 29.79 | 5.42 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $5,400 | 28.50 | 5.28 |
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.