Wednesday, January 11, 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 | Mike Conley |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Joel Embiid |
| Flex | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 265.49 |
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 | $12,100 | 59.42 | 4.91 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 58.49 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 47.92 | 5.21 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 45.44 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 47.92 | 5.21 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 36.73 | 5.10 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,400 | 27.11 | 5.02 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,900 | 44.55 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,400 | 58.49 | 4.72 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,700 | 38.14 | 4.38 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,900 | 31.32 | 4.54 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 29.98 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 29.98 | 5.77 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,500 | 24.31 | 5.40 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,700 | 18.26 | 4.94 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,000 | 19.68 | 4.92 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 52.24 | 5.17 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,000 | 39.59 | 4.95 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 29.98 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,200 | 29.98 | 5.77 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,100 | 26.89 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 52.24 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 46.31 | 4.87 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 39.55 | 4.88 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,900 | 34.64 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,800 | 26.16 | 5.45 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 24.38 | 5.30 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,100 | 26.89 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 46.31 | 4.87 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 39.55 | 4.88 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 37.72 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,800 | 26.16 | 5.45 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 28.33 | 5.15 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 36.92 | 4.92 |
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.