Saturday, January 7, 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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | E’Twaun Moore |
| SG | Monta Ellis |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| PF | Amir Johnson |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 365.65 |
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 | $12,200 | 61.12 | 5.01 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 43.34 | 4.66 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 41.90 | 4.82 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,600 | 39.77 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,700 | 24.62 | 5.24 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,600 | 39.77 | 5.23 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,200 | 61.12 | 5.01 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,900 | 24.55 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 35.11 | 4.23 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 30.45 | 5.16 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,100 | 26.61 | 4.36 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,500 | 25.93 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,800 | 24.74 | 6.51 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 30.45 | 5.16 |
| Buddy Hield | NO | $4,200 | 20.97 | 4.99 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,200 | 20.75 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 44.66 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 40.52 | 4.77 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.99 | 5.06 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 39.79 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,500 | 23.33 | 5.18 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.99 | 5.06 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 39.79 | 5.04 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 26.98 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 49.87 | 4.62 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 36.14 | 4.46 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,900 | 35.53 | 4.50 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,900 | 35.51 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $4,000 | 21.60 | 5.40 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 22.83 | 5.07 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,800 | 23.76 | 4.95 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,300 | 25.17 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 37.89 | 4.21 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,100 | 34.79 | 4.90 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,700 | 34.71 | 4.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 33.03 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $4,000 | 23.49 | 5.87 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 26.43 | 4.99 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,100 | 34.79 | 4.90 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,700 | 22.88 | 4.87 |
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.