Thursday, January 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 51.92 | 5.30 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,500 | 40.89 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Knight | PHX | $7,200 | 35.41 | 4.92 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $7,300 | 31.78 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,700 | 29.14 | 6.20 |
| Randy Foye | DEN | $3,400 | 19.30 | 5.68 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 51.92 | 5.30 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,100 | 26.75 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | NO | $7,700 | 35.48 | 4.61 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.29 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,800 | 29.13 | 5.02 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,900 | 27.37 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.29 |
| Eric Gordon | NO | $4,900 | 25.57 | 5.22 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,800 | 29.13 | 5.02 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,700 | 23.52 | 5.00 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $7,100 | 37.79 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,700 | 36.59 | 3.77 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 30.11 | 5.38 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,700 | 29.03 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,000 | 23.34 | 5.84 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,000 | 23.17 | 5.79 |
| Paul Pierce | LAC | $4,000 | 22.01 | 5.50 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 30.11 | 5.38 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 57.03 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 39.24 | 3.92 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 37.36 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,200 | 28.10 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,200 | 17.27 | 5.40 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 57.03 | 5.38 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $3,200 | 16.05 | 5.01 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,100 | 15.27 | 4.93 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 41.92 | 5.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 36.28 | 4.12 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 30.86 | 4.06 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,900 | 30.79 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Lauvergne | DEN | $3,300 | 20.80 | 6.30 |
| Cole Aldrich | LAC | $3,900 | 24.08 | 6.17 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $4,800 | 28.24 | 5.88 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 41.92 | 5.59 |
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.