Monday, January 23, 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 | James Harden |
| SG | J.J. Redick |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | David Lee |
| G | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| F | Terrence Jones |
| Flex | Dejounte Murray |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 274.70 |
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 | $11,900 | 61.18 | 5.14 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.62 | 4.80 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 52.67 | 4.88 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 49.45 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SA | $3,800 | 24.58 | 6.47 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,100 | 33.67 | 5.52 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,600 | 19.03 | 5.28 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,900 | 25.53 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 61.18 | 5.14 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 36.29 | 4.97 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,700 | 34.96 | 5.22 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 30.85 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,900 | 23.74 | 6.09 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,100 | 23.07 | 5.63 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,500 | 19.53 | 5.58 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 50.49 | 4.76 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 49.41 | 4.66 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 37.87 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,900 | 23.74 | 6.09 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 19.55 | 5.28 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,400 | 27.87 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,900 | 55.48 | 5.09 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,600 | 39.50 | 5.20 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 38.77 | 4.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 38.51 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Jones | NO | $5,300 | 32.36 | 6.11 |
| David Lee | SA | $5,100 | 30.70 | 6.02 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,900 | 31.38 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,900 | 55.48 | 5.09 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 43.52 | 5.18 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 40.42 | 4.76 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,700 | 38.65 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Jones | NO | $5,300 | 32.36 | 6.11 |
| David Lee | SA | $5,100 | 30.70 | 6.02 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,000 | 26.92 | 5.38 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,700 | 30.53 | 5.36 |
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.