Daily Fantasy Basketball Game Scripts to Target on 3/17/17

Elfrid Payton, PG, Orlando Magic

FanDuel Price: $7,200

Other than the terrible play of the Orlando Magic, nothing has been able to stop Elfrid Payton lately. Excluding two 30-plus point losses in the Magic's last six games, Payton has averaged 14.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, 10.8 assists, and 47.1 FanDuel points during that span.

A look at tonight's game script suggests that blowout is less of a concern, as Orlando is just a three-point underdog against the Phoenix Suns. The 220-point over/under in this game is the second-highest on the slate, and Orlando's 108.5-point implied team total is nearly 9 points above their season average.

Payton has played slightly better in positive game scripts this season, upping his FanDuel average to 28.6 in games with an implied team total above 105 points.

This will also be a huge pace-up game, as Phoenix has played at the third-fastest pace in the league. They've also allowed the most points in transition this season, which is good news for Payton, who leads Orlando in transition scoring.

Assuming Orlando doesn't get run off the court again, Payton should be able to put up another big line in this one. He is a viable play in all formats.