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 |
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SG | Nick Young |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 31.90 | 4.76 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,000 | 30.63 | 5.10 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $6,400 | 27.71 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $6,400 | 27.02 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,900 | 24.57 | 6.30 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $3,600 | 20.81 | 5.78 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $4,500 | 25.20 | 5.60 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,000 | 30.63 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,300 | 54.12 | 4.40 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,400 | 42.87 | 4.56 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,000 | 32.68 | 4.67 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 27.18 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,800 | 25.32 | 5.27 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,200 | 26.45 | 5.09 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $3,900 | 18.49 | 4.74 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 27.18 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 43.25 | 4.55 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,800 | 40.46 | 4.60 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.76 | 4.67 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 28.26 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,600 | 23.71 | 5.15 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 28.26 | 4.87 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.76 | 4.67 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,000 | 18.65 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,500 | 41.55 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 32.04 | 4.51 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,700 | 29.66 | 5.20 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,200 | 29.39 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,300 | 24.86 | 5.78 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,700 | 29.66 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,500 | 41.55 | 4.89 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,100 | 24.39 | 4.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 42.20 | 4.49 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 39.67 | 4.46 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 32.91 | 4.70 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 30.22 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,800 | 25.96 | 6.83 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 30.22 | 5.04 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,400 | 21.75 | 4.94 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 32.91 | 4.70 |
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.