Tuesday, January 10, 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 | DeAndre Liggins |
| SG | Arron Afflalo |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| PF | David Lee |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 352.84 |
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 | $9,500 | 44.64 | 4.70 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 43.61 | 4.96 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,900 | 43.60 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 41.87 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $4,000 | 22.47 | 5.62 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 27.98 | 5.38 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,700 | 34.10 | 5.09 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $3,600 | 18.16 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 53.66 | 4.59 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 41.71 | 4.13 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,800 | 41.38 | 4.70 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 39.41 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,000 | 25.90 | 6.48 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,700 | 29.96 | 5.26 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,800 | 41.38 | 4.70 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 21.03 | 4.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 48.44 | 4.80 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 46.37 | 4.64 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 41.81 | 5.04 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,200 | 30.78 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,000 | 21.67 | 5.42 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $4,700 | 24.16 | 5.14 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 41.81 | 5.04 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,800 | 24.02 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 39.11 | 4.83 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 37.67 | 5.23 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 37.11 | 4.70 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 34.32 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $3,500 | 22.32 | 6.38 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,700 | 25.54 | 5.43 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 24.26 | 5.27 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 37.67 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 50.40 | 4.71 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 40.00 | 4.76 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 37.30 | 4.55 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 36.39 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,800 | 19.83 | 5.22 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,000 | 30.44 | 5.07 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,500 | 17.68 | 5.05 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,400 | 31.75 | 4.96 |
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.