Tuesday, January 17, 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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Lucas Nogueira |
| G | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| F | Dirk Nowitzki |
| Flex | Nikola Jokic |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 267.04 |
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 | $12,300 | 57.04 | 4.64 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 32.75 | 4.89 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,000 | 31.98 | 5.33 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $6,400 | 28.68 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,900 | 25.17 | 6.45 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $3,600 | 21.52 | 5.98 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $4,500 | 26.15 | 5.81 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,000 | 31.98 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 57.04 | 4.64 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 44.40 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,400 | 43.74 | 4.65 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,000 | 33.66 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,800 | 26.06 | 5.43 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,200 | 27.40 | 5.27 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $3,900 | 19.49 | 5.00 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 28.26 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 44.40 | 4.67 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,800 | 41.61 | 4.73 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 32.69 | 4.81 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 29.37 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,800 | 26.06 | 5.43 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,600 | 24.56 | 5.34 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,200 | 27.40 | 5.27 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 29.37 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 44.03 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 32.76 | 4.61 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 32.69 | 4.81 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,200 | 30.98 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,300 | 25.40 | 5.91 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,700 | 30.67 | 5.38 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,600 | 24.56 | 5.34 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,200 | 30.98 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 44.03 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,500 | 43.25 | 5.09 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 41.27 | 4.64 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 33.71 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,800 | 26.49 | 6.97 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,300 | 25.40 | 5.91 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,700 | 30.67 | 5.38 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 30.77 | 5.13 |
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.