Thursday, January 5, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SG | Álex Abrines |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Dante Cunningham |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 355.50 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,400 | 57.37 | 4.63 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 42.23 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,100 | 37.46 | 4.62 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,800 | 36.22 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,600 | 25.38 | 5.52 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,400 | 32.39 | 5.06 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,800 | 33.66 | 4.95 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,200 | 34.82 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 55.23 | 4.60 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 37.69 | 4.71 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,800 | 36.44 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 34.82 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,700 | 27.85 | 4.89 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 28.62 | 4.85 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,700 | 22.48 | 4.78 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,300 | 20.38 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 40.78 | 5.16 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 40.09 | 4.72 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 34.58 | 4.49 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,900 | 31.50 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 40.78 | 5.16 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,000 | 19.42 | 4.85 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,700 | 17.91 | 4.84 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,700 | 22.63 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 50.03 | 4.51 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 38.06 | 4.64 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,700 | 35.91 | 4.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,100 | 34.71 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 23.73 | 5.27 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,100 | 21.58 | 5.26 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 26.44 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,100 | 34.71 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 38.20 | 4.84 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 34.26 | 5.11 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,700 | 34.07 | 4.42 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 33.33 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,700 | 26.99 | 5.74 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,600 | 29.47 | 5.26 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 34.26 | 5.11 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,500 | 17.23 | 4.92 |
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.