Friday, January 6, 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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 346.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 47.39 | 4.89 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,200 | 43.11 | 4.69 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,600 | 38.31 | 4.45 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 37.16 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,100 | 25.13 | 6.13 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,600 | 27.30 | 5.93 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,100 | 36.12 | 5.09 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,600 | 22.77 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 55.14 | 4.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.05 | 4.96 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 32.68 | 4.67 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,400 | 28.84 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,400 | 22.25 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.05 | 4.96 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,700 | 26.67 | 4.68 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 55.14 | 4.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 47.85 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.31 | 4.62 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.07 | 4.95 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,200 | 31.03 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.07 | 4.95 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,300 | 26.10 | 4.92 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,900 | 28.62 | 4.85 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 30.93 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 34.99 | 4.22 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 34.05 | 4.37 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,100 | 32.68 | 4.60 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,000 | 31.69 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,200 | 21.78 | 5.18 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 28.83 | 5.15 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,800 | 29.77 | 5.13 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,500 | 27.01 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 53.21 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 41.93 | 4.46 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,200 | 38.26 | 5.31 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 36.76 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,200 | 38.26 | 5.31 |
| Willie Reed | MIA | $4,100 | 21.59 | 5.27 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,500 | 28.67 | 5.21 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,500 | 33.25 | 5.12 |
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.