Saturday, January 28, 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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Arron Afflalo |
| SG | Randy Foye |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 341.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,000 | 42.94 | 4.29 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $9,700 | 42.38 | 4.37 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 40.72 | 4.91 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 40.16 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,700 | 24.93 | 5.30 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 37.83 | 5.04 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $4,900 | 24.48 | 5.00 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,600 | 32.68 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 50.52 | 4.81 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 36.03 | 4.80 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,800 | 32.12 | 4.72 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,500 | 30.40 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 21.95 | 5.49 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 21.73 | 5.43 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 50.52 | 4.81 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 36.03 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 45.52 | 4.38 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 35.60 | 4.88 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,200 | 33.28 | 4.62 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 30.84 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 30.84 | 5.14 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,300 | 21.95 | 5.10 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,400 | 27.29 | 5.05 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,700 | 28.25 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 38.41 | 4.41 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 37.56 | 4.82 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,900 | 36.33 | 4.60 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,500 | 26.98 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,600 | 23.68 | 5.15 |
| Jonas Jerebko | BOS | $3,500 | 17.53 | 5.01 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 25.68 | 4.94 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,500 | 26.98 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,900 | 54.64 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 49.20 | 4.60 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,700 | 38.32 | 4.98 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 37.99 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $4,000 | 25.79 | 6.45 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $4,000 | 22.70 | 5.67 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,900 | 54.64 | 5.01 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,700 | 38.32 | 4.98 |
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.