Wednesday, January 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | Joakim Noah |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 351.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 56.47 | 4.79 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 38.27 | 4.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,200 | 35.83 | 4.37 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 35.30 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,400 | 26.53 | 6.03 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,000 | 31.24 | 5.21 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,700 | 24.33 | 5.18 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,400 | 22.51 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 52.99 | 5.05 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,800 | 37.71 | 4.83 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 36.36 | 4.55 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 31.36 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,400 | 28.00 | 5.18 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 52.99 | 5.05 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,800 | 37.71 | 4.83 |
| Allen Crabbe | POR | $3,800 | 18.22 | 4.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 46.41 | 4.69 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 45.25 | 4.52 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 44.55 | 4.79 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,500 | 38.07 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,500 | 38.07 | 5.08 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 44.55 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,500 | 21.46 | 4.77 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,100 | 19.30 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 38.92 | 4.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 36.83 | 4.66 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,200 | 34.65 | 4.81 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,700 | 31.02 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,600 | 18.42 | 5.12 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,100 | 20.31 | 4.95 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,200 | 34.65 | 4.81 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 38.92 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 51.96 | 4.64 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 37.88 | 4.46 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,700 | 36.39 | 4.73 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Reed | MIA | $4,000 | 23.99 | 6.00 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 26.22 | 5.35 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,200 | 26.59 | 5.11 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
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.