Friday, January 13, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SG | Darrun Hilliard |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 360.21 |
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 | $12,800 | 57.68 | 4.51 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $9,200 | 45.43 | 4.94 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,000 | 41.25 | 4.58 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 38.29 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 29.26 | 5.22 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $4,400 | 22.25 | 5.06 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,400 | 27.04 | 5.01 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $9,200 | 45.43 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 53.99 | 4.65 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 45.22 | 4.27 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,400 | 42.16 | 4.49 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,600 | 40.45 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,900 | 25.10 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Rush | MIN | $4,000 | 19.11 | 4.78 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,100 | 19.50 | 4.76 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 35.52 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 46.68 | 4.72 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 32.64 | 4.41 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 30.23 | 4.45 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $6,900 | 29.71 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,900 | 25.71 | 5.25 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $3,800 | 19.19 | 5.05 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,700 | 23.67 | 5.04 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $4,600 | 22.22 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 39.71 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 34.71 | 4.51 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 33.56 | 4.53 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,700 | 27.85 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 39.71 | 4.90 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 22.92 | 4.88 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,400 | 26.25 | 4.86 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,300 | 25.23 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,100 | 45.98 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 42.33 | 4.36 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,600 | 41.35 | 4.81 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,800 | 38.65 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,600 | 18.62 | 5.17 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,000 | 30.07 | 5.01 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,800 | 38.65 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,000 | 34.31 | 4.90 |
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.