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 FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | John Wall |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Reggie Bullock |
| SG | Denzel Valentine |
| SF | Sam Dekker |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Cody Zeller |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 352.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 46.05 | 4.65 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,200 | 42.96 | 4.67 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 41.55 | 5.26 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,300 | 39.39 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,600 | 26.89 | 5.85 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 41.55 | 5.26 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,400 | 27.48 | 5.09 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $4,700 | 23.59 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 51.54 | 4.22 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 50.76 | 4.57 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 37.58 | 5.08 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,100 | 31.65 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,900 | 21.60 | 5.54 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,700 | 25.73 | 5.47 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 30.56 | 5.36 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,600 | 24.06 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,500 | 47.54 | 4.53 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 43.84 | 4.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 41.69 | 4.25 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 37.79 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,700 | 22.93 | 6.20 |
| Sam Dekker | HOU | $3,500 | 19.72 | 5.63 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,100 | 27.85 | 5.46 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,600 | 24.49 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 46.25 | 4.67 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 38.07 | 4.64 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 34.34 | 4.77 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,500 | 31.45 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 24.97 | 5.31 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,800 | 19.28 | 5.07 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,100 | 25.88 | 5.07 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,100 | 30.89 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 50.40 | 4.75 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $9,100 | 43.22 | 4.75 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 38.88 | 4.86 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 38.50 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,600 | 26.85 | 5.84 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,100 | 22.95 | 5.60 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,000 | 25.97 | 5.19 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
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.