Friday, January 8, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 47.75 | 4.42 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | MIL | $7,000 | 43.65 | 6.24 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 40.71 | 4.73 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,400 | 39.95 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $4,100 | 27.36 | 6.67 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | MIL | $7,000 | 43.65 | 6.24 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $5,300 | 32.26 | 6.09 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,300 | 29.71 | 5.61 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 36.23 | 5.25 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,000 | 34.56 | 4.32 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 34.46 | 4.31 |
| Tyreke Evans | NO | $7,700 | 33.60 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,800 | 27.86 | 5.80 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $4,700 | 25.02 | 5.32 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,900 | 31.39 | 5.32 |
| Eric Gordon | NO | $4,900 | 25.83 | 5.27 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 40.49 | 4.13 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,100 | 38.00 | 4.18 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,300 | 37.76 | 3.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $6,700 | 36.83 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,600 | 28.53 | 6.20 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,900 | 30.04 | 6.13 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHX | $4,700 | 28.59 | 6.08 |
| T.J. Warren | PHX | $4,900 | 29.67 | 6.05 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $10,000 | 48.02 | 4.80 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,600 | 43.24 | 4.08 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $7,400 | 35.82 | 4.84 |
| Chris Bosh | MIA | $7,900 | 33.07 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | MIN | $3,200 | 16.67 | 5.21 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,700 | 18.54 | 5.01 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $6,300 | 31.05 | 4.93 |
| Luis Scola | TOR | $4,700 | 23.03 | 4.90 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,900 | 40.86 | 5.17 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,100 | 32.13 | 4.52 |
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,800 | 30.86 | 4.54 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $4,700 | 29.71 | 6.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | NY | $4,700 | 29.71 | 6.32 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,100 | 24.19 | 5.90 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $4,300 | 24.62 | 5.72 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $3,800 | 21.52 | 5.66 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.