Saturday, January 21, 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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| G | Raymond Felton |
| F | Will Barton |
| Flex | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 271.28 |
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 | $12,200 | 53.75 | 4.41 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 51.81 | 4.67 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 48.33 | 4.88 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,200 | 44.57 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,600 | 27.70 | 6.02 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 42.78 | 5.42 |
| Dejounte Murray | SA | $3,700 | 19.72 | 5.33 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,400 | 28.34 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 53.75 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 42.62 | 4.35 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 39.04 | 5.28 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,100 | 33.02 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 24.10 | 6.51 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,900 | 22.54 | 5.78 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,700 | 26.85 | 5.71 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 31.65 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,500 | 49.11 | 4.68 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 44.89 | 4.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 42.62 | 4.35 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 39.04 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 24.10 | 6.51 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,700 | 26.85 | 5.71 |
| Sam Dekker | HOU | $3,500 | 19.89 | 5.68 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,100 | 28.46 | 5.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 52.83 | 4.98 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 39.24 | 4.78 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.91 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,100 | 34.34 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,100 | 23.78 | 5.80 |
| Sam Dekker | HOU | $3,500 | 19.89 | 5.68 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 25.47 | 5.42 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,800 | 19.93 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 52.83 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 48.19 | 4.87 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $9,100 | 44.74 | 4.92 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 40.50 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,600 | 27.61 | 6.00 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,100 | 23.78 | 5.80 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 25.47 | 5.42 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,700 | 30.73 | 5.39 |
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.