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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for March 3

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Here’s how to build the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for March 3 (main slate).

PG - Goran Dragic - Miami Heat - $6,500

PG - Goran Dragic - Miami Heat - $6,500 Getty Images
Goran Dragic's been on a tear lately, and faces his former team in the Phoenix Suns this evening. The Suns rank a brutal 29th against point guards in fantasy, which adds to Dragic's appeal.

Goran Dragic's been on a tear lately, and faces his former team in the Phoenix Suns this evening. The Suns rank a brutal 29th against point guards in fantasy, which adds to Dragic's appeal.

PG - Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder - $11,000

PG - Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder - $11,000 Getty Images
Stephen Curry isn't an incredibly impressive defender to begin with, and is dealing with a slight ankle injury. Whether he plays or not, expect Russell Westbrook to absolutely pulverize the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry isn't an incredibly impressive defender to begin with, and is dealing with a slight ankle injury. Whether he plays or not, expect Russell Westbrook to absolutely pulverize the Golden State Warriors.

SG - Eric Gordon - New Orleans Pelicans - $5,300

SG - Eric Gordon - New Orleans Pelicans - $5,300 Getty Images
In two games back after a one-month absence due to a finger injury, Eric Gordon has been all over the place. He scored 31 points in his return, and then followed the strong performance up with a dud against Houston on Wednesday night. Gordon's undoubtedly a tad risky, but his minutes are solid at over 30 per game.

In two games back after a one-month absence due to a finger injury, Eric Gordon has been all over the place. He scored 31 points in his return, and then followed the strong performance up with a dud against Houston on Wednesday night. Gordon's undoubtedly a tad risky, but his minutes are solid at over 30 per game.

SG - Joe Johnson - Miami Heat - $5,600

SG - Joe Johnson - Miami Heat - $5,600 Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Joe Johnson's played over 30 minutes in both of his first two games with the Miami Heat, scoring 24 and 12 points respectively. For his price and in a favorable matchup against the lowly Phoenix Suns -- one of his former teams -- Johnson is impossible to ignore.

Joe Johnson's played over 30 minutes in both of his first two games with the Miami Heat, scoring 24 and 12 points respectively. For his price and in a favorable matchup against the lowly Phoenix Suns -- one of his former teams -- Johnson is impossible to ignore.

SF - Kawhi Leonard - San Antonio Spurs - $8,000

SF - Kawhi Leonard - San Antonio Spurs - $8,000 Getty Images
Kawhi Leonard's been on a tear of late. Leonard's scored over 27 points in three straight games, and continues to stuff the stat sheet in the secondary and tertiary categories. Against the floundering New Orleans Pelicans, expect Leonard to electrify.

Kawhi Leonard's been on a tear of late. Leonard's scored over 27 points in three straight games, and continues to stuff the stat sheet in the secondary and tertiary categories. Against the floundering New Orleans Pelicans, expect Leonard to electrify.

SF - Chandler Parsons - Dallas Mavericks - $6,700

SF - Chandler Parsons - Dallas Mavericks - $6,700 Getty Images
The Sacramento Kings give up the most points in the NBA, and play particularly putrid defense on the road. This sets Chandler Parsons up for a huge evening. For his price, Parsons will have to pull a disappearing act to disappoint.

The Sacramento Kings give up the most points in the NBA, and play particularly putrid defense on the road. This sets Chandler Parsons up for a huge evening. For his price, Parsons will have to pull a disappearing act to disappoint.

PF - Mirza Teletovic - Phoenix Suns - $4,700

PF - Mirza Teletovic - Phoenix Suns - $4,700 Getty Images
Mirza Teletovic's minutes fluctuate a bit too much for my liking, but he's still managing to reach 5x value more often than not. Phoenix is going to need his outside shooting against the Miami Heat, who are tough to score on in the paint. Expect to get your money's worth from Teletovic in this one.

Mirza Teletovic's minutes fluctuate a bit too much for my liking, but he's still managing to reach 5x value more often than not. Phoenix is going to need his outside shooting against the Miami Heat, who are tough to score on in the paint. Expect to get your money's worth from Teletovic in this one.

PF - Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks - $6,700

PF - Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks - $6,700 Getty Images
Like teammate Chandler Parsons, Dirk Nowitzki projects to make mincemeat out of the Sacramento Kings this evening. Expect between 30-40 fantasy points.

Like teammate Chandler Parsons, Dirk Nowitzki projects to make mincemeat out of the Sacramento Kings this evening. Expect between 30-40 fantasy points.

C - Alex Len - Phoenix Suns - $5,300

C - Alex Len - Phoenix Suns - $5,300 Getty Images
Alex Len's played over 30 minutes in three of Phoenix's last four games, and has been reaching or exceeding value on a nightly basis. He's starting at power forward for the Suns this evening in what can be described as an ideal matchup against Luol Deng. Expect a solid showing from Len relative to his affordable price.

Alex Len's played over 30 minutes in three of Phoenix's last four games, and has been reaching or exceeding value on a nightly basis. He's starting at power forward for the Suns this evening in what can be described as an ideal matchup against Luol Deng. Expect a solid showing from Len relative to his affordable price.

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