Monday, January 9, 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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SG | Álex Abrines |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 347.88 |
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 | 59.85 | 4.83 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,900 | 33.14 | 4.80 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,200 | 27.73 | 4.47 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $5,900 | 26.89 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,400 | 59.85 | 4.83 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,800 | 23.18 | 4.83 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,900 | 33.14 | 4.80 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $5,900 | 26.89 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 30.08 | 4.56 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 28.98 | 4.91 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,400 | 27.63 | 4.32 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,200 | 21.63 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 28.98 | 4.91 |
| Buddy Hield | NO | $4,100 | 19.98 | 4.87 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,100 | 18.85 | 4.60 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 30.08 | 4.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 44.63 | 4.65 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 38.20 | 4.83 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 30.21 | 4.51 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 29.33 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,000 | 19.68 | 4.92 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 38.20 | 4.83 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,800 | 17.74 | 4.67 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 44.63 | 4.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 48.76 | 4.39 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,800 | 36.07 | 4.62 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 28.34 | 5.15 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,300 | 24.38 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 28.34 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,500 | 22.03 | 4.90 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | NO | $3,800 | 18.02 | 4.74 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,800 | 36.07 | 4.62 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 39.83 | 4.33 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 28.70 | 4.86 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 22.47 | 4.58 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,200 | 17.72 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 28.70 | 4.86 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 22.47 | 4.58 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 39.83 | 4.33 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,200 | 17.72 | 4.22 |
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.