Daily Fantasy College Basketball 2015: DraftKings Lineup Advice for March 12

Thursday's slate of games finally offers players from some of the top teams across the country. With programs like Duke, Virginia and Villanova finally taking the stage in conference tournaments, there are myriad options for daily fantasy players.

Before the second- and third-round games tip off, here's a look at the best players to target and some that will offer the most value on March 12.

Position	Guard	Forward
1	D'Angelo Russell ($10,100)	Jahlil Okafor ($9,700)
2	Kris Dunn ($10,000)	Montrezl Harrell ($9,100)
3	Joseph Young ($9,300)	Perry Ellis ($8,500)
4	Quinn Cook ($8,700)	LaDontae Henton ($9,000)
5	Anthony Barber ($7,000)	Rico Gathers ($8,300)
Top Value	Rodney Purvis ($5,300)	Joey King ($5,100)

G Anthony Barber, North Carolina State ($7,000)

Whether he's utilized as a No. 1 guard or a secondary option, Anthony "Cat" Barber needs to be in every DFS lineup. The N.C. State standout got off to a slow start but is heating back up at the right time for the Wolfpack.

Joe Giglio of The News & Observer notes just how potent Barber has been recently:

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He has been a force over the past 10 games by taking the ball to the basket and with a new-found 3-point touch.

In the first game against Duke, Barber wasn't a factor with four points and four turnovers in 28 minutes. But Barber has been on another level since Jan. 31.

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Following four straight games with over 21 fantasy points per game, Barber torched Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Cat tallied a staggering 49.25 points against the Panthers thanks to his slashing and three-point shooting ability.

That came after a career-high 34 points, but owners can expect another massive performance from the point guard.

G Ryan Arcidiacono, Villanova ($5,700)

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To balance out the high price of a player like D'Angelo Russell or Joseph Young, owners will need a guard at a lower salary. Ryan Arcidiacono is the cure for your payroll woes.

The co-Big East Player of the Year averages just under 20 fantasy points per game and recently had one off game to keep his price low. Before his lone down game against St. John's, the Villanova guard averaged 16.8 points over the previous four matchups.

Look for Arcidiacono to get hot again in the Big East tournament when the bright lights are on. In a No. 3 guard spot, the Wildcats guard should offer great numbers for the value.

F Montrezl Harrell, Louisville ($9,100)

Maybe he isn't a great value, but locking up Montrezl Harrell means owners have guaranteed great production. Coming off two straight double-doubles against great defensive teams, the 6'8" manimal should be a lock for every lineup.

In his most recent game against North Carolina, Harrell was the clear difference with 22 points and 15 rebounds. Brendan Prunty of Sports Illustrated points out what made Harrell such an integral component:

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The raw numbers on the box score are impressive in their own right: 22 points, 15 rebounds, shooting 50 percent from the floor. But Harrell's worth in one of the biggest comeback wins in the ACC this season was measured in the paint. After falling behind by 18 points, Louisville finally began to move Harrell closer to the basket, creating more opportunities to get second-chance shots.

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Now that Louisville has the antidote for Rick Pitino's woes against UNC, Harrell will be a huge part of the offense again. What that means for daily owners is monstrous numbers on Thursday.

F Ryan Spangler, Oklahoma ($6,400)

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Ryan Spangler hasn't been his normal self recently. Everyone can see it, even Spangler himself.

After being a player valued at over $7,000 for much of the year, Spangler is now priced as a middle-tier forward for owners. Recently, he spoke about his dip in production and what he plans to do during the Big 12 tournament.

"I haven't played well the last two weeks," Spangler said, via Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman. "I haven't played the way I'm capable of playing. I think I'm the leader on this defensive end, so I need to pick it up this week and get our defense back to where it was at the beginning of the year."

Putting it nicely, Spangler has destroyed Oklahoma State this season. With an average of 32.3 fantasy points per game against the Cowboys, he's due for another breakout game. Take a gamble on Spangler, and watch him provide great production at a reasonable price.

UTIL Adam Woodbury, Iowa ($4,000)

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Final spots on the roster are typically reserved for low-risk, high-reward players. Adam Woodbury is just that. The Iowa forward averages 14.9 fantasy points per game and is coming off a 13-point, five-rebound game in the regular-season finale.

Though he didn't put up huge numbers in his first game against Penn State, Iowa's sixth man can tally important numbers for owners. With over 18 points in his last five games, Woodbury should be a guarantee to finish in double digits at a utility spot.

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