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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For February 27

By Brendan Galella

Feb 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel (3) argues a call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel (3) argues a call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn (9) dunks over Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The New York Knicks defeat the Miami Heat 114-103. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn (9) dunks over Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The New York Knicks defeat the Miami Heat 114-103. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Centers

  1. Hassan Whiteside ($8,700) vs. Dallas Mavericks
  2. Dwight Howard ($7,000) vs. Boston Celtics
  3. Tristan Thompson ($6,300) vs. Milwaukee Bucks
  4. Al Horford ($6,100) vs. Atlanta Hawks

Rationale:

  • Miami has flourished running the pick-and-roll with Hassan Whiteside. The 7-footer is scoring 3.1 points per game rolling to the basket, while shooting 62.2 percent on those field goal attempts, making him one of the most effective players in the league. Whiteside continues to lead the league in rebounds per game, at 14.1, by dominating the defensive boards, pulling down a league best 10.5 defensive rebounds per game. For the year, Whiteside has totaled 19 games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, making him one of the most consistent FanDuel NBA center options available.
  • For the 12th time in his 13-year career, Dwight Howard has managed to collect 200 or more offensive rebonds, joining Tim Duncan and Kevin Willis for the fifth most all-time. Once Howard collects an offensive rebound, he knows exactly how to capitalize. Howard is averaging 3.8 points per game off put backs, tying him with Hassan Whiteside for the most in the league, while his 4.2 offensive rebounds per game leads the NBA and marks the second highest average of his career.

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Final Lineup

PG Stephen Curry ($9,300)
PG Dennis Schroder ($6,500)
SG Tyreke Evans ($6,000)
SG Giannis Antetokounmpo ($10,900)
SF P.J. Tucker ($4,700)
SF Kent Bazemore ($4,400)
PF Serge Ibaka ($5,900)
PF Nerlens Noel ($5,900)
C Tristan Thompson ($6,300)