Monday, January 9, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Michael Carter-Williams |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Doug McDermott |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Steven Adams |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Gorgui Dieng |
| Flex | Russell Westbrook |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 253.22 |
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 | $12,400 | 62.44 | 5.04 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,900 | 34.56 | 5.01 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,200 | 28.89 | 4.66 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $5,900 | 27.84 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,400 | 62.44 | 5.04 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,900 | 34.56 | 5.01 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,800 | 23.94 | 4.99 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $5,900 | 27.84 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 31.03 | 4.70 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 30.00 | 5.08 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,400 | 28.85 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | NO | $4,100 | 20.96 | 5.11 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,900 | 30.00 | 5.08 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,100 | 19.43 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.35 | 4.98 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 31.14 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 30.24 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,000 | 20.74 | 5.18 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,500 | 23.01 | 5.11 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 39.35 | 4.98 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,800 | 18.27 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 50.54 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.62 | 4.52 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,800 | 37.83 | 4.85 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 31.14 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 29.08 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,500 | 23.01 | 5.11 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,800 | 37.83 | 4.85 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,200 | 24.48 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 50.54 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.62 | 4.52 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 29.45 | 4.99 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 29.08 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 29.08 | 5.29 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 29.45 | 4.99 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | NO | $3,800 | 18.79 | 4.94 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 23.11 | 4.72 |
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.