Wednesday, January 25, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Garrett Temple |
| SG | Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | Nerlens Noel |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 369.70 |
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 | 60.47 | 4.84 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 44.01 | 4.73 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 41.07 | 4.61 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,500 | 40.08 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,900 | 23.05 | 5.91 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 35.95 | 5.14 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,600 | 33.17 | 5.03 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,800 | 33.98 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 54.80 | 4.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 48.17 | 4.63 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,100 | 36.78 | 4.54 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 35.68 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 21.19 | 5.58 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $4,100 | 22.50 | 5.49 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 19.00 | 5.43 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,000 | 31.91 | 5.32 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 48.16 | 4.50 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 47.70 | 4.63 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 41.48 | 4.37 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,000 | 36.52 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 24.13 | 5.48 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,400 | 28.85 | 5.34 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,400 | 22.30 | 5.07 |
| Terrence Ross | TOR | $3,700 | 18.40 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 42.36 | 3.89 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 38.48 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 35.88 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.21 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $4,100 | 25.59 | 6.24 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,900 | 30.18 | 5.12 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,600 | 22.77 | 4.95 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,500 | 27.06 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 51.99 | 4.95 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 38.11 | 4.54 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 38.08 | 4.14 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 34.01 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 51.99 | 4.95 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 27.09 | 4.93 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,500 | 31.61 | 4.86 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $4,300 | 20.38 | 4.74 |
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.