Saturday, February 4, 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 | John Wall |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 356.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,600 | 47.95 | 4.52 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 46.65 | 4.81 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $9,500 | 41.44 | 4.36 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $8,000 | 38.76 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $4,300 | 22.10 | 5.14 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,600 | 38.68 | 5.09 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $4,100 | 20.80 | 5.07 |
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $6,500 | 32.57 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 44.86 | 4.27 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,900 | 35.00 | 5.07 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 33.69 | 5.03 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 33.55 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,000 | 28.10 | 5.62 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,700 | 20.35 | 5.50 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,200 | 27.39 | 5.27 |
| Arron Afflalo | SAC | $3,500 | 18.13 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 49.01 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 47.23 | 4.41 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,700 | 44.44 | 4.58 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 41.39 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,400 | 23.83 | 5.42 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,000 | 21.61 | 5.40 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 19.82 | 5.36 |
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $4,000 | 21.16 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 52.00 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 42.46 | 4.12 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,900 | 37.12 | 4.70 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 34.70 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $6,100 | 34.19 | 5.60 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,600 | 25.21 | 5.48 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 24.27 | 5.39 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,100 | 32.43 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,100 | 51.19 | 4.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 43.67 | 4.20 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 41.58 | 4.89 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,400 | 37.71 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $3,500 | 21.92 | 6.26 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $3,900 | 20.35 | 5.22 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,400 | 37.71 | 5.10 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,700 | 33.25 | 4.96 |
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.