Wednesday, January 18, 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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Mindaugas Kuzminskas |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| G | Jodie Meeks |
| F | Thaddeus Young |
| Flex | Paul George |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 266.11 |
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 | $12,300 | 61.18 | 4.97 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.29 | 5.02 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 50.79 | 4.79 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 43.78 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,500 | 34.44 | 5.30 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,200 | 31.22 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.29 | 5.02 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,300 | 26.55 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.29 | 5.02 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 39.77 | 4.42 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 37.74 | 5.10 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,300 | 37.20 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | ORL | $3,800 | 20.87 | 5.49 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 37.74 | 5.10 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 59.29 | 5.02 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,300 | 26.55 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 50.79 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 50.09 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,500 | 41.28 | 5.50 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,700 | 39.35 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindaugas Kuzminskas | NY | $3,900 | 22.39 | 5.74 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,200 | 24.06 | 5.73 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,500 | 41.28 | 5.50 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 53.19 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 52.95 | 4.73 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,400 | 42.86 | 5.10 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,500 | 41.28 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,600 | 28.13 | 6.11 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,200 | 24.06 | 5.73 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,500 | 41.28 | 5.50 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,300 | 23.49 | 5.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 53.19 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 52.95 | 4.73 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,400 | 42.86 | 5.10 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 37.98 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,600 | 28.13 | 6.11 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,300 | 23.49 | 5.46 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 27.58 | 5.41 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,700 | 30.04 | 5.27 |
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.