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Daily Fantasy Basketball: Late FanDuel Lineups For March 1

By Mike Marteny

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Feb 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Pacers defeated the 76ers 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

There are six games going on after 6pm eastern time. Those make up the late FanDuel lineups for your Sunday. There are still plenty of options even if some of the top stars are out.

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Here are my late FanDuel lineups for March 1:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Mo Williams, Hornets ($5,900): Williams lit up the Celtics on Friday for 31 actual  points and 44.4 fantasy points on Friday. He has been exactly what the Hornets ordered as a fill-in for the injured Kemba Walker, and should be so against the Magic again tonight.

George Hill, Pacers ($6,100): His price wont be in this range for long. Hill notched a triple-double against Cleveland on Friday, and gets a Philadelphia backcourt that is a bit in flux because of the trade of Michael Carter-Williams. Expect another good game from Hill again today.

Isaiah Thomas, Celtics ($6,400): Thomas has averaged 34.6 fantasy points per game since his arrival in Boston. The presence of Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley, and Evan Turner has not diminished his output one bit. Start him with confidence, even if the Celtics don’t.

Worth The Cost:

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($8,400): Evans has been putting up huge fantasy nights with Jrue Holiday out. He has five straight games of more than 30 fantasy points, and will have no problem pushing it to six against the Nuggets tonight.

D.J. Augustin, Thunder ($6,700): Augustin has still managed to put up double digit fantasy points backup up the best PG in the league in Russell Westbrook. Now that Westbrook will miss at least one game, Augustin is given the keys to a pretty nice offensive unit, even if it is only firing on three of five cylinders. Look for him to have a huge game against the Lakers.

Risky Plays:

Stephen Curry, Warriors ($10,000): Curry has been hit or miss lately. He has been under 40 fantasy points in each of his last two games, which means he is not getting you the value you need to get into the money. His matchup against Boston is a good one on paper, but if it turns into a blowout, his minutes will be limited once again.

Elfrid Payton, Magic ($5,700): His poor shooting is causing problems for the Magic, which could result in decreased playing time. Payton has just 36.2 fantasy points in his last two games, and the future doesn’t look any brighter with Charlotte on tap for tonight.

My Lineups:

A: Augustin and Hill ($12,800)

B: Curry and Thomas ($16,400)

Next: Reasonably Priced Options At SG

Feb 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:.

Wayne Ellington, Lakers ($5,200): While Ellington gets little notoriety, he has done a fine job of putting up fantasy numbers. He has surpassed the 20 point fantasy threshold in six of his last ten games, including two straight. When the matchup is right, Ellington can help earn your team some money. His matchup against the Thunder should be good enough to put him in the 20’s once again.

Will Barton, Nuggets ($4,200): Barton has made the most of his starting opportunity in Denver. He has averaged 25.8 fantasy points per game in four starts. That makes him a very nice 6x value right now. Even against New Orleans, he should have little trouble making 5x value (21 fantasy points).

Worth The Cost:

Victor Oladipo, Magic ($6,900): Oladipo has averaged 30.4 fantasy points per game over his  last ten games. During that span, he has not been under 24 fantasy points in a game. He is one of the most consistent producers at the position, and has been close to 4.5x value every time he takes the court. He might not get to that mark against Charlotte, but he wont be below 24 either.

Klay Thompson, Warriors ($7,200): Thompson has averaged 35 fantasy points per game over his last four games. He has hit stroke back, and is a great option while performing at this level. Even in a blowout win on Friday, Thompson went over 30 fantasy points in 27 minutes. Expect the hot streak to continue tonight against Boston.

Risky Plays:

Evan Turner, Celtics ($6,000): His poor shooting makes him a bit of a risk, but he is usually enough of a contributor elsewhere to make him a decent option. That said, I don’t really like his matchup tonight against the Warriors. They have the size and the athletes to give Turner all sorts of trouble.

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($6,300): Gordon has been under 28 fantasy points in seven of his last ten games. When he is on, he is often worth it, but you never know when it’s going to happen. He does have a good matchup against the Nuggets, so if you’re feeling lucky, there is a good chance that Gordon comes through tonight.

My Lineups:

A: Thompson and Oladipo ($14,100)

B: Oladipo and Barton ($11,100)

Next: Where Do You Go With Durant Out?

Jan 31, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Hornets ($6,000): He has averaged 30 fantasy points per game since the All Star break. We have seen flashes of this before from MKG. While we don’t know if he has put it all together now, but there is no reason to not to go with the hot streak.

Jae Crowder, Celtics ($4,600): Crowder is not starting, but he is still playing nearly 30 minutes a game. He has averaged 29.8 fantasy points over his last four games. That makes him a great option in daily leagues. The only thing you have to worry about is Boston’s rotation, but since Crowder can play the three or the four, he likely wont fall out of favor anytime soon.

Worth The Cost:

Draymond Green, Warriors ($7,300): Green has been over 28 fantasy points in eight of his last ten games. He has been over 40 fantasy points in each of his last two games. His athleticism makes all sorts of problems for opposing teams. Sometimes he struggles against teams that have good size. Boston is not one of those teams. Expect Green to have another solid game.

Rudy Gay, Kings ($7,600): Gay has averaged 29.1 fantasy points over his last seven games, so he is back to being the consistent force that he was earlier in the season. Portland is pretty solid defensively at SF and PF, so don’t expect big things from Gay. That said, with Durant out and LeBron questionable, Gay could be your best option.

Risky Plays:

Robert Covington, 76ers ($6,200): Covington does not have a very good matchup against the Pacers, and the 76ers have been using newly acquired Thomas Robinson more. All that has done is diminished Covington’s value, and made Robinson a gamble instead of completely irrelevant. Wait until some consistency emerges in their usage rates before using either of them.

Tobias Harris, Magic ($6,100): Harris has a fairly tough matchup against the Hornets, and I still don’t think he is back to normal. He has not been posting big lines since his latest return. His chances of hitting 5x value are very slim against Charlotte.

My Lineups:

A: Kidd-Gilchrist and Danilo Gallinari ($11,100): Gallinari has been solid since the trade of Afflalo.

B: Gay and Green ($14,900)

Next: What To Do With A.D. Out?

Dec 27, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) grabs a rebound against the New York Knicks in the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Jason Thompson, Kings ($4,400): With DeMarcus Cousins doubtful, Thompson will get another start. He has averaged 31 fantasy points per game filling in for Cousins, which makes him the best bargain in the game right now.

Kenneth Faried, Nuggets ($6,000): Faried came back and scored 31 fantasy points in just 28 minutes on Friday. If he gets minutes, he will produce. It’s a simple as that. You just have to hope that Brian Shaw feels like playing him.

Worth The Cost:

LaMarcus Aldridge, Trailblazers ($9,500): Aldridge erupted for 58.7 fantasy points against the Thunder on Friday. He could have similar success against Sacramento tonight, who will likely still be without DeMarcus Cousins. That will only open up things more for LMA tonight.

Serge Ibaka, Thunder ($7,200): Ibaka has been an absolute monster since the All Star break. He has averaged 37.4 fantasy points per game in those six games. Today he has a great matchup against the Lakers, and he will be one of the focal points of the offense with both Westbrook and Durant out.

Risky Plays:

Nerlens Noel, 76ers ($6,800): Noel has been under 30 fantasy points in six of his last ten games, which makes him a risk. He has averaged 33.3 fantasy points per game over his last five games though. His matchup against the Pacers is what sways this the other way.

Brandon Bass, Celtics ($5,300): Bass has been under 20 fantasy points in his last two starts. Golden State is a decent matchup, but I wouldn’t trust Bass right now. There are too many other mouths to feed for the Celtics right now, and Bass is on the outs. At least for now.

My Lineups:

A: Ibaka and Thompson ($11,700)

B: Aldridge and Thompson ($13,900)

Next: Preparing For Life Without Cousins

Feb 27, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) drives past Boston Celtics center Brandon Bass (30) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Jordan Hill, Lakers ($5,900): Hill has a really nice matchup against the Thunder, and he has averaged 25.5 fantasy points per game over his last four games. His injury concerns seem to have subsided for the time being, and with the beat up Thunder on the horizon, he should have another solid fantasy performance.

Worth The Cost:

Al Jefferson, Hornets ($8,100): Jefferson has not been under 25 fantasy points since the first week of January. He has averaged 34.6 fantasy points per game over his last ten games. Jefferson a solid matchup against the Magic, who are not that strong on the interior. If you can’t afford Jordan, Jefferson is a suitable replacement.

Risky Play:

Nikola Vucevic, Magic ($8,600): Vucevic has struggled against good interior defenses, and Charlotte fits that criteria. He is a tough sell for me because I think Jefferson will score more points at a lower price.

My Lineups:

A: Jefferson ($8,100)

B: Hill ($5,900)

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