NBA FanDuel Picks for Monday, January 2, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Brandon Knight |
| SG | Randy Foye |
| SF | Doug McDermott |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 358.98 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 54.62 | 4.63 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 44.79 | 4.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,200 | 39.58 | 4.83 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,100 | 34.16 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,300 | 23.56 | 5.48 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,400 | 23.49 | 5.34 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $3,800 | 19.37 | 5.10 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,300 | 21.12 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 57.21 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 49.68 | 4.87 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $8,000 | 38.56 | 4.82 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 57.21 | 5.06 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,200 | 25.75 | 4.95 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 49.68 | 4.87 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,800 | 18.41 | 4.84 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 52.30 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 45.78 | 4.53 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,300 | 42.48 | 5.12 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 39.33 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,600 | 20.06 | 5.57 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 52.30 | 5.28 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,300 | 42.48 | 5.12 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 39.33 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 47.50 | 4.40 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,400 | 40.04 | 4.77 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,100 | 36.38 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,200 | 35.28 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,100 | 36.38 | 5.12 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,800 | 34.32 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,200 | 35.28 | 4.90 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,400 | 25.89 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 35.37 | 4.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 34.47 | 4.72 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,600 | 31.35 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,700 | 31.04 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,600 | 26.24 | 5.70 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,500 | 23.22 | 5.16 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $4,800 | 23.44 | 4.88 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,400 | 21.48 | 4.88 |
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.
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