Monday, January 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 58.12 | 5.54 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 53.22 | 5.54 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 50.54 | 5.21 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,000 | 46.89 | 5.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 29.25 | 6.65 |
| Pablo Prigioni | LAC | $3,100 | 18.53 | 5.98 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,000 | 46.89 | 5.86 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 58.12 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 40.36 | 4.75 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,300 | 39.62 | 5.43 |
| Tyreke Evans | NO | $7,800 | 38.88 | 4.99 |
| James Harden | HOU | $9,900 | 38.02 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,700 | 31.30 | 6.66 |
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,100 | 29.18 | 5.72 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,300 | 39.62 | 5.43 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,500 | 23.98 | 5.33 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 42.34 | 4.32 |
| Tobias Harris | ORL | $5,900 | 35.85 | 6.08 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,200 | 33.91 | 4.71 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 33.03 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | ORL | $5,900 | 35.85 | 6.08 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,000 | 23.90 | 5.98 |
| Joe Johnson | BKN | $5,000 | 27.28 | 5.46 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,000 | 21.65 | 5.41 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,600 | 45.44 | 4.73 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 36.65 | 4.47 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $7,000 | 32.96 | 4.71 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | DET | $5,500 | 32.32 | 5.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,100 | 18.79 | 6.06 |
| Jason Smith | ORL | $3,400 | 20.14 | 5.92 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | DET | $5,500 | 32.32 | 5.88 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,300 | 24.32 | 5.66 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 42.46 | 5.90 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 41.11 | 5.27 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,300 | 37.91 | 4.57 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 37.31 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,000 | 32.30 | 10.77 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,200 | 20.89 | 6.53 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,400 | 26.74 | 6.08 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 42.46 | 5.90 |
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.