Sunday, January 15, 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 | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Anthony Tolliver |
| C | Joakim Noah |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Flex | Andre Drummond |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 263.18 |
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 | $12,500 | 60.30 | 4.82 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 45.98 | 4.46 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 44.56 | 5.01 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,600 | 37.89 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 28.21 | 5.22 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 44.56 | 5.01 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,600 | 37.89 | 4.98 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,200 | 30.85 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,400 | 44.58 | 4.74 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 43.67 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 29.41 | 5.16 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 28.21 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 28.21 | 5.22 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 29.41 | 5.16 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,500 | 17.41 | 4.97 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,000 | 19.86 | 4.96 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,400 | 44.58 | 4.74 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 39.13 | 4.83 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 38.98 | 5.27 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,200 | 31.63 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,000 | 22.81 | 5.70 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,500 | 19.15 | 5.47 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,800 | 31.18 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Tolliver | SAC | $3,900 | 20.85 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 49.67 | 4.92 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,400 | 48.54 | 4.67 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 39.70 | 4.90 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 38.98 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,000 | 22.81 | 5.70 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,800 | 31.18 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Tolliver | SAC | $3,900 | 20.85 | 5.35 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 38.98 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 49.67 | 4.92 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,400 | 48.54 | 4.67 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 42.68 | 5.40 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 35.77 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,800 | 24.03 | 6.32 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 27.31 | 5.57 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 42.68 | 5.40 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 28.99 | 5.18 |
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.