Tuesday, January 5, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,400 | 34.56 | 4.11 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | MIL | $6,700 | 33.46 | 4.99 |
| Jose Calderon | NY | $4,200 | 27.31 | 6.50 |
| Aaron Brooks | CHI | $4,400 | 24.04 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $4,200 | 27.31 | 6.50 |
| Aaron Brooks | CHI | $4,400 | 24.04 | 5.46 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | MIL | $6,700 | 33.46 | 4.99 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,300 | 23.31 | 4.40 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,000 | 39.66 | 4.96 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,900 | 32.86 | 4.16 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 29.55 | 4.22 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,000 | 26.89 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAC | $3,900 | 23.89 | 6.13 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,000 | 26.89 | 5.38 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $4,600 | 24.67 | 5.36 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,000 | 39.66 | 4.96 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,200 | 35.49 | 4.33 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,800 | 32.61 | 5.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $6,700 | 28.94 | 4.32 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $5,600 | 27.85 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,800 | 32.61 | 5.62 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $5,600 | 27.85 | 4.97 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,000 | 19.61 | 4.90 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $5,200 | 25.09 | 4.83 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,000 | 49.44 | 4.94 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $10,100 | 43.91 | 4.35 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 40.32 | 4.98 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,800 | 28.68 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 40.32 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,100 | 25.23 | 4.95 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,000 | 49.44 | 4.94 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,100 | 19.74 | 4.81 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,800 | 43.07 | 5.52 |
| Zaza Pachulia | DAL | $5,900 | 36.87 | 6.25 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,600 | 29.32 | 4.44 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $4,600 | 28.40 | 6.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza Pachulia | DAL | $5,900 | 36.87 | 6.25 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $4,600 | 28.40 | 6.17 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,800 | 43.07 | 5.52 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,700 | 22.81 | 4.85 |
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.