Daily Fantasy Basketball: Turbo FanDuel Lineups For March 4

Feb 28, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) shoots the ball around Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Grizzlies won 101-97. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

There are five games that are eligible for the turbo lineups tonight, which gives us more options than usual. That’s a good thing, right?

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Here are my turbo FanDuel lineups for March 4:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Ishmael Smith, 76ers ($4,400): He has continued to outplay Isaiah Canaan, and is by far the better fantasy play of the two. He has 57.8 fantasy points over his last two games in just 52 minutes. That makes him a really good bargain.

Jeremy Lin, Lakers ($5,200): I know that the Lakers are in full tank mode, but why they insist on bringing Lin off the bench is beyond me. He has put up 89.4 fantasy points in just 62 minutes in his last two games. I have no idea why they aren’t at least pumping up Lin’s trade value for the offseason. A strong finish could net them a second round pick in the offseason.

Worth The Cost:

Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves ($8,300): Rubio has racked up more than 30 fantasy points in his last seven games since getting back up to full minutes, and is averaging a cool 40 fantasy points during that stretch. That is nearly a 5x value even at his new high price. He should have no problems reaching that tonight against Denver.

Ty Lawson, Nuggets ($7,700): The Timberwolves are going to give Lawson some problems, but he hit the court with a newfound fervor last night in the wake of Brian Shaw’s firing. He looked interested again. That alone makes him worth a look.

Risky Plays:

Russell Westbrook, Thunder ($12,000): Westbrook needs a whopping 54 fantasy points to hit 4.5x value. That said, he is riding a game of three straight triple-doubles. He is undoubtedly the best player in fantasy right now, if not the whole NBA. The risk here is that he will be wearing a mask, and playing a decent Philadelphia team. I want to see if the mask affects him before I use him again, especially at this price.

Reggie Jackson, Pistons ($6,100): The thing that makes me nervous here is that Jackson was benched in the fourth quarter on Saturday in favor of rookie Spencer Dinwiddie. This situation bears watching, and I won’t be hinging the success of my lineup on it.

My Lineups:

A: Rubio and Lawson ($16,000)

B: Westbrook and Lawson ($19,700)

Next: Should You Play Harden?

Feb 20, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 95-84. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Will Barton, Nuggets ($4,500): Barton’s minutes decreased last night in Melvin Hunt’s debut. This is a cause for concern just in case this is a trend. Still, if you need to go cheap, Barton is a relatively low risk play.

Wayne Ellington, Lakers ($5,500): Ellington gets a pass because Charlotte is really good defensively, and we all know that we can’t play Ellington against really good defensive teams. The Heat are about right in the middle when it comes to defense, so Ellington should be a safe bet for 24-28 fantasy points. That makes him a decent option at a relatively thin position.

Worth The Cost:

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($6,300): Gordon is back on track, averaging 27. 7 fantasy points per game over his last seven games. Tonight he may have a tougher time getting open shots against the Pistons, but not enough to keep him out of most lineups.

Dwyane Wade, Heat ($7,200): Wade is healthy now, which means he is picking up some of the slack with Chris Bosh done. He has gone over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games, and has reached 4.5x value in each of his last two. He is a nice option against the Lakers tonight.

Risky Play:

James Harden, Rockets ($11,000): There was nothing wrong with Harden – he was suspended for kicking the King in the jewels – last night, but I still don’t trust him against Memphis for this price. He needs 49.5 fantasy points for 4.5x value, and that is just not going to happen.

My Lineups:

A: Gordon and Ellington ($11,800)

B: Wade and Ellington ($12,700)

Next: SF Is Thin In Turbo

Feb 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders talks to Minnesota guard Ricky Rubio (9) and guard Andrew Wiggins (22) during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Danilo Gallinari, Nuggets ($5,200): Gallinari was the benefactor of some of the extra minutes last night, and he responded with 35.4 fantasy points, his highest total of the year. Gallinari has flirted with 30 a few times this year, and now that he is playing more minutes, it could become a regular thing. That would be great for daily players!

Michael Beasley, Heat ($4,000): Beas is back! And the Heat are giving him playing time! He has responded with a good 23.7 fantasy point output on Monday against the Suns, and remains a very low-risk option at the cost.

Worth The Cost:

Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves ($6,700): Wiggins has been over 30 fantasy points in each of the last two games. Tonight he gets the Nuggets who gave up 43 last night to Middleton. There is a good chance that Wiggins gets close to that mark as well.

Trevor Ariza, Rockets ($5,800): Ariza is one of the more consistent guys at the SF position, and has provided 4.5x value (26.1 fantasy points) in four of his last five games. Give him a go if you don’t trust the cheap guys.

Risky Play:

Luol Deng, Heat ($6,300): After a nice run, Deng has had just 24.6 fantasy points combined in his last two games. I simply don’t trust him right now, even in a good matchup against the Lakers.

My Lineups:

A and B: Wiggins and Gallinari ($11,900)

Next: Should You Play A.D.?

Feb 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Thomas Robinson, 76ers ($3,800): With Robert Covington still out, T-Rob should still be able to get 20 minutes or so. He has been over 20 fantasy points in three straight games, so that makes him a low-risk proposition at this price.

Kenneth Faried, Nuggets ($5,800): Faried played 32 minutes – his most since February 9th – in Melvin Hunt’s debut, and responded with 33.8 fantasy points. He looks like he will get minutes, which makes him a superb value as long as his price is this low. We have all seen what he is capable of.

Worth The Cost:

Zach Randolph, Grizzlies ($8,200): Randolph is over his illness, and will play tonight against the Rockets. They are going to throw several different players at him, but none can match his size or strength. This is a good matchup for him provided he is a hundred percent.

Serge Ibaka, Thunder ($8,200): Ibaka has been a monster since the break, averaging 38.6 fantasy points per game since then. There is no reason not to play him tonight against the 76ers.

Risky Plays:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($10,600): Davis is officially listed as a game time decision, but he seems to think he will play. Even if he does, I’m not going near this. He has a bad matchup against the trees in Detroit. His price likely won’t be this low for long, but I still want a more sure thing for this much of my money.

Terrence Jones, Rockets ($6,500): He has been one of the best bargains in daily leagues since the All Star break, but I just don’t trust anyone against the Grizzlies up front. Jones is a lower risk than most since his price in reasonable, but I doubt you get the 27 fantasy points you need for 4.5x value tonight.

My Lineups:

A: Ibaka and Robinson ($12,100)

B: Faried and Robinson ($9,600)

Next: Whiteside Is The Way To Go

Feb 22, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (34) attempts a shot against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Enes Kanter, Thunder ($6,000): Kanter has been a force in his new home as well, so the trade has worked out well for the Jazz and Thunder both. Kanter’s average sits at 30.3 fantasy points since the deal, making him a 5x value every time he takes the court.

Worth The Cost:

Hassan Whiteside, Heat ($8,100): Whiteside has been over 30 fantasy points in four straight games, and has averaged 38 fantasy points per game during that span. He could come close to the production of Jordan and Cousins at a much lower cost.

Risky Plays:

Andre Drummond, Pistons ($8,400): Drummond has been under 30 fantasy points in four of his last ten games. That gives him a lower floor than many players of his price, and on a night with so many options, you can do better.

Gorgui Dieng, Timberwolves ($6,100): The price is right, but the production is not. Dieng has played 39 minutes in each of his last two games, but has only scored 54 fantasy points combined. I would stay away, espeically since Pekovic is “avaiable” tonight.

My Lineups:

A: Whiteside ($8,100)

B: Kanter ($6,000)

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