Thursday, January 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,800 | 39.13 | 5.02 |
| Ish Smith | PHI | $6,900 | 34.65 | 5.02 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,400 | 31.25 | 3.72 |
| Trey Burke | UTA | $4,900 | 31.09 | 6.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,600 | 23.19 | 6.44 |
| Trey Burke | UTA | $4,900 | 31.09 | 6.35 |
| Aaron Brooks | CHI | $4,000 | 20.56 | 5.14 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,100 | 20.86 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,600 | 38.84 | 4.05 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,200 | 38.16 | 4.65 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,900 | 31.77 | 5.39 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,800 | 31.00 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAC | $4,400 | 28.44 | 6.46 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,500 | 19.08 | 5.45 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,900 | 31.77 | 5.39 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,800 | 31.00 | 5.35 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 32.51 | 4.39 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,100 | 31.46 | 5.16 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,400 | 27.38 | 4.28 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,000 | 26.61 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,100 | 31.46 | 5.16 |
| Tony Snell | CHI | $3,600 | 16.43 | 4.56 |
| Jerami Grant | PHI | $4,500 | 20.51 | 4.56 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 32.51 | 4.39 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,300 | 53.32 | 5.18 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 38.87 | 4.68 |
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $6,700 | 36.58 | 5.46 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,900 | 28.59 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $4,400 | 25.49 | 5.79 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $3,200 | 17.72 | 5.54 |
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $6,700 | 36.58 | 5.46 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,100 | 16.25 | 5.24 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,000 | 45.87 | 5.73 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,100 | 38.48 | 5.42 |
| Jeff Withey | UTA | $5,100 | 32.41 | 6.35 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,600 | 28.85 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Withey | UTA | $5,100 | 32.41 | 6.35 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,000 | 45.87 | 5.73 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,100 | 38.48 | 5.42 |
| Roy Hibbert | LAL | $3,900 | 20.50 | 5.26 |
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.