Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For March 7

Feb 23, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) dribbles against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rockets won 113 to 102. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

There are eight games in the NBA tonight, so there are still plenty of decisions to be made. Who is worth paying for? I can help!

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Here are my FanDuel lineups for March 7:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Ray McCallum, Kings ($4,500): McCallum has averaged 22 fantasy points per game since the trade of Ramon Sessions. Andre Miller limits his upside because he is still playing around 25 minutes per game. Still, McCallum is the starter, and is the better fantasy option of the two. He is right at a 5x value.

Isaiah Canaan, 76ers ($4,700): Canaan is clearly the starter, and the 76ers have shown that he is going to be given every opportunity to succeed. He has averaged 35.4 fantasy points over the last two games, and is coming around. Atlanta is a solid defensive team, so don’t expect over 30 tonight, but he only needs 23.5 fantasy points for 5x value. He should provide that easily.

George Hill, Pacers ($6,400): Hill has been impressive since the Pacers took the limits off of him. He has averaged 34.9 fantasy points per game over his last five contests. One of those was against the same Knicks team that he squares off against tonight.

Worth The Cost:

John Wall, Wizards ($9,100): Wall has averaged 40.9 fantasy points over the last four games. He is back on track after a subpar end to February. The Bucks could give Wall some troubles, but he is one of the few guys that has a great chance of hitting 40 at PG tonight.

Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves ($8,100): Rubio has averaged 38.3 fantasy points since the All Star break. That includes games against Golden State, Memphis, and the Clippers; all of whom defend the point well. I would play Rubio against anyone. He does enough to be a strong contributor even when he’s not scoring.

Ty Lawson, Nuggets ($7,500): Playing for a new coach has helped out Lawson quite a bit. He has averaged 31.7 fantasy points since Hunt took over for Brian Shaw. That puts him at a 4.5x value, which is where you need to be.

Risky Plays:

Shabazz Napier, Heat ($3,500): There are a few things that need to happen for Napier to be a great play. Dwyane Wade sat out last night with a hip injury. Goran Dragic left the game after falling hard on his back. Tyler Johnson was also out last night. All three are considered game time decisions for tonight’s game. If two or more of them sit out, Napier will be a fantastic play. Napier scored 26.4 fantasy points last night. If he has a large role again, he could be the best value of the night.

Damian Lillard, Trailblazers ($8,400): Lillard has been awful from the field over his last two games, but it was against two good defensive teams in Dallas and the Clippers. It won’t be much easier tonight against Rubio and the Timberwolves. There are safer options available.

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($8,300): Evans struggled against Boston last night. It won’t get any easier tonight against Memphis. I still don’t trust anyone against the Memphis defense. Nothing against Evans.

My Lineups:

A: Rubio and Hill ($14,500)

B: Hill and McCallum ($10,900)

Next: Thin After The Top At SG

Mar 6, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) smirks after being fouled by the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Arron Afflalo, Trailblazers ($4,500): The acquisition of Afflalo is going to be huge for Portland now that Wesley Matthews is done for the year. He may not put up the numbers that he did in Denver, but he will become fantasy relevant once again, and should be a great bargain in daily leagues while his price is this low.

Rodney Stuckey, Pacers ($5,300): Stuckey has been over 20 fantasy points in four straight and six of his last seven games. He is a vital part of the Pacers even when the whole team is healthy. He put up 22.8 fantasy points against the Knicks on Tuesday. There is no reason to think that he can’t do it again.

Worth The Cost:

James Harden, Rockets ($11,000): Harden put up a triple-double on Detroit last night, and showed once again why he is one of the best daily fantasy players out there. Tonight he gets a much easier matchup against the Nuggets. The only thing that might limit him here is the prospect of a blowout. Still, I could see Harden in the 50’s even if he doesn’t play his usual complement of minutes.

Eric Bledsoe, Suns ($8,900): Bledsoe has three straight 30+ fantasy point games, and has gone over that in nine of his last 11 games. The thinning out of the Suns backcourt has made it possible for Bledsoe to showcase his talents even more.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ($6,400): Giannis has one of the more consistent players at any position in daily leagues. He is almost always between 25 and 40 fantasy points. If you play him tonight, expect him to be on the lower end of that against the Wizards who defend the perimeter very well.

Risky Plays:

Dwyane Wade, Heat ($7,600): Wade insists that there was no hip injury last night, that the team was just giving him rest. If there is no injury, he has a chance for a good game tonight against the Kings. The Kings still have trouble defending good wings, so things are lining up for a possible good night for Wade.

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($6,100): Gordon is one of the better bargains when his shot is falling, but he has been hit and miss lately. Add in the fact that he has to face Memphis tonight, and I am staying far away from this one.

My Lineups:

A: Antetokounmpo and Afflalo ($10,900)

B: Harden and Afflalo ($15,700)

Next: Should You Pay For LeBron?

Mar 6, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) holds the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) defends during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Danilo Gallinari, Nuggets ($5,300): Gallinari just keeps putting up fantasy totals in the mid-20’s He is not an elite option and he does not have a lot of upside, but if you want consistency, he does that.

Nicolas Batum, Trailblazers ($6,200): Is Batum finally coming out of his slump? We have seen him string together a couple of good games at times this season only to fall flat in the third. The third game of this current stretch is tonight against Minnesota. It looks like a good matchup for Batum, and he has put up more than 32 fantasy points in each of the last two games. I think he might finally be coming around, but maybe it’s just the optimist in me.

Worth The Cost:

LeBron James, Cavaliers ($11,200): LeBron was handcuffed by the Hawks last night. Expect him to get back on track against the Suns. They are not a strong defensive team anyway, and LeBron has been known to make opposing defenses look really bad from time to time.

Rudy Gay, Kings ($7,400): Gay erupted on the Magic last night. He may have a harder time doing that against Miami tonight, especially if Wade and Luol Deng are both healthy. Miami has played solid against SF’s all season, so don’t expect Gay in the 50’s again tonight. 30’s are a possibility though.

Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves ($6,700): Wiggins has been over 20 fantasy points in 11 straight games, and has averaged 31.8 fantasy points during that span. He has proven that he can co-exist with everyone healthy, and has been a vital part of the Timberwolves’ offense. I wouldn’t hesitate to play him.

Risky Plays:

Khris Middleton, Bucks ($6,400): Middleton has been under 30 fantasy points in five of his last eight games. When you need 28.8 fantasy points for 4.5x value, that makes him a little harder to play. Especially against a tough Washington team tonight.

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, 76ers ($5,100): Mbah a Moute has been a big part of the Sixers offense lately, but with Robert Covington back and the emergence of Thomas Robinson, he is becoming a risky play. I would stay away from him tonight against a very good Hawks team.

My Lineups:

A: Wiggins and Batum ($12,900)

B: James and Gallinari ($16,500)

Next: Who Are The Best PF Options?

Mar 6, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (L) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Andrea Bargnani, Knicks ($5,000): Bargnani is auditioning for next season, and has done a great job recently. He is averaging 23.8 fantasy points per game over his last eight games, which makes him a 4.5x value whenever he steps on the court. He lit up the Pacers on Tuesday, racking up 37.8 fantasy points. He might not get that many again tonight, but he should at least be near 30.

Ersan Ilyasova, Bucks ($4,500): Ilyasova has worked his way back into the rotation. He has averaged 27.1 fantasy points per game over the last seven games, and is playing between 27 and 33 mintes per game. The Bucks rotation is usually in flux, but Ilyasova seems that he is going to stick with the way he is playing lately.

Kenneth Faried, Nuggets ($6,100): The coaching change has done wonders for Faried. He is getting consistent playing time, and is putting up good numbers. That likely wont change in the near future.

Worth The Cost:

Paul Millsap, Hawks ($7,500): Millsap has put together a modest streak of four straight 30+ fantasy point games and has averaged 36.3 fantasy points per game over that span. The Sixers have played pretty well up front lately, but Millsap is a special breed. I think he still gets his 30. MILLSAP OUT: REST

LaMarcus Aldridge, Trailblazers ($9,600): The Timberwolves have played well in the interior since Nikola Pekovic returned, but Pekovic has only played 27 points in the last two games combined. He is clearly not 100 percent, which should mean another nice night for LMA.

Risky Plays:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($11,200): Davis is capable of playing with anyone, but I still can’t recommend anyone against Memphis, Especially when it takes such a high output (50 fantasy points) to reach 4.5x value.

Zach Randolph, Grizzlies ($8,300): I love Randolph, but I don’t trust him against Anthony Davis. There is too much that can go wrong facing someone of Davis’s caliber.

Thomas Robinson, 76ers ($3,800): T-Rob has provided a nice spark off of the Philadelphia bench, and has averaged 19 points per game in about 21 minutes per game since they signed him. His upside is limited since he doesn’t start, but if he keeps playing like this, there is a good chance that the Sixers up his minutes.

My Lineups:

A: Faried and Bargnani ($11,100)

B: Bargnani and Robinson ($8,800)

Next: Should You Play Cousins?

Mar 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Centers:

Bargains:

Marcin Gortat, Wizards ($6,300): Gortat has been on a roll lately, averaging 35 fantasy points per game over his last seven. He has another nice matchup tonight against Milwaukee. There is a good chance that he reaches that mark again.

Timofey Mozgov, Cavaliers ($5,400): This has more to do with the matchup than anything else. The Suns don’t defend the interior well. Mozgov should have a field day rebounding against the undersized Suns, and could dump in a few buckets for good measure.

Worth The Cost:

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings ($10,600): Cousins was back to form against the Magic last night. He should find the going a little tougher against Miami tonight, but I still think he at least flirts with 4.5x value.

Al Horford, Hawks ($8,200): Horford has averaged 37 fantasy points per game over his last four games. He should be around that mark tonight against Philadelphia so long as it doesn’t turn into a blowout.

Risky Play:

Hassan Whiteside, Heat ($8,700): Whiteside sat for most of the second half last night, and even if his ankle isn’t a problem, I don’t like him against Cousins. Horford is a better option and a lower price.

My Lineups:

A: Cousins ($10,600)

B: Horford ($8,200)

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