Sunday, January 8, 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 | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Arron Afflalo |
| SG | Ian Clark |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,300 |
| Expected Points | 347.11 |
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 | $9,800 | 43.09 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 41.79 | 4.86 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 41.13 | 4.57 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 40.83 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | SAC | $4,500 | 25.00 | 5.56 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,600 | 25.13 | 5.46 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 33.17 | 5.10 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $7,000 | 34.97 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 52.34 | 4.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 40.92 | 4.76 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 36.78 | 4.60 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 31.98 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,500 | 24.10 | 5.36 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 17.95 | 5.13 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,700 | 18.52 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 49.15 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 44.94 | 4.41 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,200 | 31.76 | 4.41 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,100 | 30.09 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,800 | 27.81 | 5.79 |
| Mirza Teletovic | MIL | $3,500 | 18.78 | 5.37 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,200 | 26.64 | 5.12 |
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $3,800 | 18.90 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 36.70 | 4.48 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,100 | 36.44 | 5.13 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 35.93 | 4.49 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,300 | 35.17 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,300 | 25.36 | 5.90 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 26.31 | 5.37 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 23.45 | 5.21 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,100 | 36.44 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,800 | 49.49 | 4.58 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,300 | 40.03 | 4.82 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,300 | 39.37 | 5.39 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 38.59 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,300 | 39.37 | 5.39 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,700 | 19.30 | 5.22 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,100 | 31.70 | 5.20 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 38.59 | 5.08 |
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.