Wednesday, January 18, 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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 365.56 |
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 | $12,300 | 58.42 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 42.42 | 4.82 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,700 | 41.77 | 4.31 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,100 | 41.53 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,500 | 32.94 | 5.07 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,200 | 30.50 | 4.92 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,300 | 25.83 | 4.87 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 42.42 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.33 | 4.77 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 49.92 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 39.02 | 4.34 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 36.52 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | ORL | $3,800 | 20.02 | 5.27 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 36.52 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.33 | 4.77 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,500 | 16.48 | 4.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 48.31 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,500 | 39.63 | 5.28 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,700 | 38.19 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,300 | 33.41 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
| Mindaugas Kuzminskas | NY | $3,900 | 21.54 | 5.52 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,500 | 39.63 | 5.28 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,800 | 24.51 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 51.20 | 4.57 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 37.78 | 4.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 36.66 | 4.53 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,500 | 34.02 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 27.37 | 5.07 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 30.23 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Tolliver | SAC | $4,000 | 20.17 | 5.04 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $6,300 | 31.62 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 50.91 | 4.76 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,400 | 41.26 | 4.91 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 36.19 | 4.47 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 35.82 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,600 | 27.07 | 5.88 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 27.05 | 5.30 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,300 | 22.68 | 5.27 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,700 | 29.55 | 5.18 |
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.