Certain players on this list are handcuffed to the status of others, and could provide plenty of salary relief if they inherit more minutes. Keep an eye on injuries before tip-off before confidently plugging everyone into your lineup.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/8/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @DemetriRafto.

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DraftKings DFS Guards

Dennis Schroder - PG, vs BK ($6,700)

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the most targeted teams in daily fantasy. Rightfully so, considering they relinquish a bloated 114.3 points per game, the most in the league. They have also been very vulnerable against the one spot, consistently taking the court without an efficient defensive point guard, and allow the third most fantasy points to the position. Schroder is very affordable and has been tremendously consistent of late, posting 30-plus fantasy points in eight of his last 10 games; solid at his price. In the two that he failed to do so, he put up 28.0 and 29.5 fantasy points. Schroder is also a sneaky threat from behind the arc, which could be put on display against a Brooklyn squad that owns the fifth highest opponent three point percentage at nearly 38%.

DeMar DeRozan - SG @ NO ($8,700)

With Kyle Lowry out indefinitely, DeMar DeRozan remains Toronto's number one scoring option. The New Orleans Pelicans have been tough against the two guard all season long, but that should not hinder your decision to draft DeRozan on Wednesday. With DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis flooding and manning New Orleans' front court, the Raptors and DeRozan could be forced to take a ton of perimeter shots and looks from three point range. DeRozan is one of the league's best shooters, and continues to average close to 30 points per game. He is coming off one of his worst performances in his last contest against the Bucks, but expect him to bounce back.

Also consider: Giannis Antetokounmpo - PG/SF, vs NYK ($9,800)

 

DraftKings DFS Forwards

P.J. Tucker - SF, @ NO ($4,000)

P.J. Tucker is a punt play for daily fantasy tournaments, but could see a boost in minutes if DeMarre Carroll doesn't suit up tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. Carroll missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, and is in danger of missing tonight's contest with an ankle injury. The Raptors play three times in the next four days so the team might decide to play it safe with their starting small forward. Tucker would be the next guy in line at the three spot, and has already proven capable of producing for daily fantasy this season. He has not been too affective of late, but heads into a favorable matchup versus a Pelicans squad that allows the fifth most fantasy points to the position.

Carmelo Anthony - SF/PF, @ MIL ($7,600)

Carmelo Anthony says he plans to play Wednesday night against a Milwaukee Bucks squad that he has had much success against this season. In two games back-to-back in the beginning of January, Melo posted stat lines of 30 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and 26 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, playing close to 40 minutes in each of the contests. Both were high-scoring affairs, which should still be the case for their third meeting. Melo will also be fresh after missing Monday's game with a sore knee.

Also consider: Draymond Green - PF/C, vs BOS ($8,200) 

 

DraftKings DFS Centers

Mason Plumlee - C, vs WAS ($5,100)

Mason Plumlee is certainly handcuffed to the status of Nikola Jokic, but will be a very intriguing play if Jokic misses his second straight. In Jokic's absence, who missed Denver's last game with the flu, Plumlee dropped 10 points, grabbed 12 boards, and added five assists. Plumlee's daily fantasy value definitely took a hit after he was traded to the Nuggets, but it could see a favorable boost tonight. The big man was once a consistent play at the center position with the Portland Trail Blazers, and still provides much double-double appeal. Keep an eye on the status of Jokic, as it should be revealed closer to tip-off.

Also consider: Jonas Valanciunas - C, @ NO ($4,400) 

 

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