Tuesday, January 10, 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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Jeremy Lamb |
| PF | David Lee |
| C | Julius Randle |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Marcus Smart |
| Flex | Kawhi Leonard |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 271.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.75 | 4.85 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 46.90 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 45.42 | 5.16 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,900 | 45.13 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $4,000 | 23.08 | 5.77 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,700 | 35.71 | 5.33 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,700 | 24.31 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 56.75 | 4.85 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,800 | 42.91 | 4.88 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 40.26 | 4.47 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,900 | 32.39 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,000 | 26.52 | 6.63 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 28.95 | 5.57 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,700 | 31.04 | 5.45 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,200 | 21.58 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 50.13 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 48.05 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 42.93 | 5.17 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 35.36 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,000 | 26.52 | 6.63 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,000 | 22.44 | 5.61 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 28.95 | 5.57 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $4,700 | 25.15 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 52.92 | 4.95 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 40.28 | 4.97 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 39.14 | 5.44 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 38.50 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $3,500 | 22.98 | 6.57 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,700 | 26.03 | 5.54 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 25.20 | 5.48 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 39.14 | 5.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 52.92 | 4.95 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 41.66 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 39.14 | 5.44 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 38.80 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,700 | 26.03 | 5.54 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,200 | 39.14 | 5.44 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,800 | 20.52 | 5.40 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 23.47 | 5.21 |
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.