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
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| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SG | Arron Afflalo |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Andre Roberson |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 357.49 |
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 | $12,500 | 56.31 | 4.50 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 43.05 | 4.84 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,600 | 36.95 | 4.86 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,600 | 30.43 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,600 | 36.95 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 43.05 | 4.84 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,000 | 19.17 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.93 | 4.91 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 44.77 | 4.35 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,100 | 42.86 | 4.71 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 28.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,500 | 18.56 | 5.30 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 28.51 | 5.00 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 57.93 | 4.91 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,100 | 19.54 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,400 | 43.13 | 4.59 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 37.94 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,200 | 30.67 | 4.26 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 28.40 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,000 | 21.95 | 5.49 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,400 | 23.31 | 5.30 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $4,700 | 24.28 | 5.16 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 28.05 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 38.57 | 4.76 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 37.88 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 30.58 | 4.56 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,800 | 30.36 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,800 | 30.36 | 5.23 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 37.88 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Tolliver | SAC | $3,900 | 19.94 | 5.11 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,600 | 27.87 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 47.70 | 4.72 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,400 | 46.15 | 4.44 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 41.10 | 5.20 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 34.73 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,800 | 23.55 | 6.20 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,900 | 26.43 | 5.39 |
| Justin Hamilton | BKN | $3,900 | 21.00 | 5.38 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 41.10 | 5.20 |
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.