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 | John Wall |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Marcus Thornton |
| SG | Ian Clark |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| SF | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Terrence Jones |
| PF | David Lee |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,300 |
| Expected Points | 367.98 |
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 | $12,000 | 57.54 | 0.00 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 45.90 | 0.00 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 39.28 | 0.00 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 36.75 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Neto | UTA | $3,500 | 4.06 | 1.16 |
| Beno Udrih | DET | $3,500 | 3.52 | 1.01 |
| Bobby Brown | HOU | $3,500 | 2.76 | 0.79 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.54 | 0.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,900 | 58.42 | 0.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 51.75 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 33.11 | 0.00 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,700 | 32.61 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,500 | 10.06 | 2.87 |
| James Jones | CLE | $3,500 | 3.36 | 0.96 |
| K.J. McDaniels | HOU | $3,500 | 2.23 | 0.64 |
| Darrun Hilliard | DET | $3,500 | 1.76 | 0.50 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 48.89 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 48.54 | 0.00 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,800 | 46.18 | 0.00 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,100 | 36.92 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $3,500 | 5.73 | 1.64 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $3,500 | 3.84 | 1.10 |
| Georges Niang | IND | $3,500 | 3.09 | 0.88 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,500 | 2.82 | 0.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 38.42 | 0.00 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,600 | 38.33 | 0.00 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 37.29 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 36.35 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NO | $3,600 | 5.23 | 1.45 |
| James Michael McAdoo | GS | $3,500 | 3.03 | 0.87 |
| Udonis Haslem | MIA | $3,500 | 1.33 | 0.38 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,500 | 1.28 | 0.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,900 | 51.92 | 0.00 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 39.08 | 0.00 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 37.70 | 0.00 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 37.08 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Withey | UTA | $3,500 | 1.09 | 0.31 |
| Anderson Varejao | GS | $3,500 | 1.04 | 0.30 |
| Damian Jones | GS | $3,500 | 0.14 | 0.04 |
| Aron Baynes | DET | $3,500 | 9.98 | 0.00 |
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.