Thursday, January 12, 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 | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| PF | Terrence Jones |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 336.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 40.38 | 4.49 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,200 | 36.72 | 4.48 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $8,100 | 36.48 | 4.50 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,800 | 34.58 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,800 | 25.31 | 5.27 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $4,400 | 22.93 | 5.21 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,800 | 34.58 | 5.09 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,100 | 30.30 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,900 | 35.15 | 5.09 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,900 | 28.87 | 4.89 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 28.66 | 4.48 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,100 | 28.37 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | NO | $4,200 | 22.20 | 5.29 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,900 | 35.15 | 5.09 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,700 | 18.13 | 4.90 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,900 | 28.87 | 4.89 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 46.79 | 4.54 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,700 | 42.07 | 4.84 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,000 | 38.23 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,800 | 36.36 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 27.75 | 4.96 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,700 | 42.07 | 4.84 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,400 | 21.26 | 4.83 |
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $3,600 | 17.39 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,700 | 38.18 | 4.96 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,600 | 37.07 | 4.88 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 35.84 | 4.59 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,600 | 30.19 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Jones | NO | $4,400 | 29.22 | 6.64 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | NO | $3,700 | 19.54 | 5.28 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,000 | 25.39 | 5.08 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,500 | 27.76 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 38.81 | 4.73 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,000 | 33.24 | 4.75 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 33.08 | 4.73 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,400 | 28.89 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $4,200 | 22.23 | 5.29 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $3,900 | 20.41 | 5.23 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,800 | 23.85 | 4.97 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $5,200 | 25.64 | 4.93 |
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.