Monday, January 16, 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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| C | Cody Zeller |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 373.18 |
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 | $12,500 | 58.31 | 4.66 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 45.71 | 5.02 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 45.51 | 4.79 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,100 | 42.79 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $4,000 | 22.23 | 5.56 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 42.54 | 5.06 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,400 | 22.25 | 5.06 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,100 | 30.66 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 47.29 | 4.59 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,600 | 37.21 | 4.33 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 34.90 | 4.72 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,900 | 33.48 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | ORL | $3,800 | 21.40 | 5.63 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 25.78 | 5.49 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 24.33 | 5.07 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,700 | 23.32 | 4.96 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 50.66 | 5.07 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 50.34 | 5.08 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,500 | 37.23 | 4.96 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 36.57 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,600 | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,000 | 26.48 | 5.30 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,900 | 25.60 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 50.34 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 57.65 | 4.97 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 40.25 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,000 | 39.51 | 4.94 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 37.51 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $6,200 | 35.52 | 5.73 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,300 | 23.72 | 5.52 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 25.14 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 57.65 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | 39.79 | 4.97 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 39.04 | 4.94 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 34.81 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,100 | 34.72 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 26.49 | 5.19 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 24.55 | 5.01 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | 39.79 | 4.97 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 39.04 | 4.94 |
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.