Close Article Return to stream X
Fantasy •

Building The Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup For March 18

+Read full article
Getty Images

Here’s the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for March 18.

PG - Ricky Rubio - Minnesota Timberwolves - $7,000

PG - Ricky Rubio - Minnesota Timberwolves - $7,000 Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
With so many big-name point guard options available this evening, Ricky Rubio will go widely overlooked. In a favorable matchup against the defensively-challenged Houston Rockets, fire up Rubio expecting to get your money's worth.

With so many big-name point guard options available this evening, Ricky Rubio will go widely overlooked. In a favorable matchup against the defensively-challenged Houston Rockets, fire up Rubio expecting to get your money's worth.

PG - Brandon Jennings - Orlando Magic - $4,700 (If Elfrid Payton Is Out)

PG - Brandon Jennings - Orlando Magic - $4,700 (If Elfrid Payton Is Out) Getty Images
This play hinges on the availability of Elfrid Payton. Brandon Jennings has played well in Payton's absence over his last two starts, but he would likely receive under 20 minutes if Payton was able to suit up. Monitor the situation and act accordingly.

This play hinges on the availability of Elfrid Payton. Brandon Jennings has played well in Payton's absence over his last two starts, but he would likely receive under 20 minutes if Payton was able to suit up. Monitor the situation and act accordingly.

SG - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Detroit Pistons - $5,300

SG - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Detroit Pistons - $5,300 Getty Images
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has scored over 20 points in three of his last four games and plays 37-40 minutes essentially every night. For his price, Caldwell-Pope would have to pull a Houdini act in order to disappoint against the lowly Sacramento Kings.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has scored over 20 points in three of his last four games and plays 37-40 minutes essentially every night. For his price, Caldwell-Pope would have to pull a Houdini act in order to disappoint against the lowly Sacramento Kings.

SG - Zach LaVine - Minnesota Timberwolves - $5,800

SG - Zach LaVine - Minnesota Timberwolves - $5,800 Getty Images
Zach LaVine's been on fire this week, scoring 28 points in back-to-back games. Picking on the Houston Rockets by pairing LaVine and the aforementioned Rubio could pay tremendous dividends in a game that projects to set defense back 50 years. Don't miss out.

Zach LaVine's been on fire this week, scoring 28 points in back-to-back games. Picking on the Houston Rockets by pairing LaVine and the aforementioned Rubio could pay tremendous dividends in a game that projects to set defense back 50 years. Don't miss out.

SF - LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers - $9,800

SF - LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers - $9,800 Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Cavaliers might end up resting Kyrie Irving or Kevin Love this evening, which would obviously render more of the scoring onus on LeBron James. Even if they both play, James should electrify against Evan Fournier and the Orlando Magic.

The Cleveland Cavaliers might end up resting Kyrie Irving or Kevin Love this evening, which would obviously render more of the scoring onus on LeBron James. Even if they both play, James should electrify against Evan Fournier and the Orlando Magic.

SF - Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder - $10,400

SF - Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder - $10,400 Getty Images
Kevin Durant is going to pulverize the Philadelphia 76ers. Even if this game is a blowout, expect Durant to be worth the king's ransom it takes to fire him up on FanDuel.

Kevin Durant is going to pulverize the Philadelphia 76ers. Even if this game is a blowout, expect Durant to be worth the king's ransom it takes to fire him up on FanDuel.

PF - Tobias Harris - Detroit Pistons - $6,000

PF - Tobias Harris - Detroit Pistons - $6,000 Getty Images
Tobias Harris has turned into one of the most consistent fantasy options since joining the Detroit Pistons. Against the woefully inadequate defense of the Sacramento Kings, Harris is primed for a stellar showing.

Tobias Harris has turned into one of the most consistent fantasy options since joining the Detroit Pistons. Against the woefully inadequate defense of the Sacramento Kings, Harris is primed for a stellar showing.

PF - Nerlens Noel - Philadelphia 76ers - $6,700

PF - Nerlens Noel - Philadelphia 76ers - $6,700 Getty Images
With Jahlil Okafor out, Nerlens Noel will continue to start at center and play around 30 minutes per game for the Philadelphia 76ers. His matchup isn't particularly swell against Oklahoma City, but I firmly believe he'll come through with an adequate performance.

With Jahlil Okafor out, Nerlens Noel will continue to start at center and play around 30 minutes per game for the Philadelphia 76ers. His matchup isn't particularly swell against Oklahoma City, but I firmly believe he'll come through with an adequate performance.

C - Bismack Biyombo - Toronto Raptors - $4,200 (If Jonas Valanciunas Is Out)

C - Bismack Biyombo - Toronto Raptors - $4,200 (If Jonas Valanciunas Is Out) Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Bismack Biyombo exploded for 16 points and 25 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers last night. If Jonas Valanciunas is out, Biyombo is a must-play once again. If Valanciunas plays, it might make some sense to downgrade LeBron James to a more affordable small forward and upgrade at center.

Bismack Biyombo exploded for 16 points and 25 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers last night. If Jonas Valanciunas is out, Biyombo is a must-play once again. If Valanciunas plays, it might make some sense to downgrade LeBron James to a more affordable small forward and upgrade at center.

Timothy Downs is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
Your Favorites