Sunday, January 1, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Tony Parker |
| F | Serge Ibaka |
| Flex | Willie Reed |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 263.67 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $9,100 | 41.86 | 4.60 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $8,000 | 37.08 | 4.64 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 36.11 | 4.81 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,500 | 30.70 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,300 | 23.22 | 5.40 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,100 | 31.02 | 5.09 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,100 | 29.59 | 4.85 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 36.11 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 40.49 | 4.60 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 36.11 | 4.81 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 30.31 | 4.66 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,700 | 18.36 | 4.96 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $3,900 | 19.20 | 4.92 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 36.11 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 38.86 | 4.92 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,400 | 37.91 | 4.51 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 26.27 | 5.05 |
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,800 | 24.71 | 5.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,100 | 20.78 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.96 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 38.86 | 4.92 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 34.29 | 4.57 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,300 | 28.57 | 5.39 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 26.27 | 5.05 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,100 | 20.78 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.96 | 4.83 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 36.56 | 4.94 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 34.08 | 4.48 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Reed | MIA | $3,500 | 22.11 | 6.32 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 28.17 | 5.03 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 36.56 | 4.94 |
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.