Tuesday, January 24, 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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SG | Brandon Knight |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Nerlens Noel |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 340.26 |
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 | $10,700 | 45.16 | 4.22 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 42.79 | 4.60 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $9,300 | 40.26 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 38.49 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,400 | 27.91 | 5.17 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,700 | 34.09 | 5.09 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $3,700 | 18.68 | 5.05 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,900 | 19.55 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,700 | 32.04 | 4.78 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,000 | 31.80 | 4.54 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,500 | 29.30 | 4.51 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,200 | 26.89 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,700 | 24.76 | 5.27 |
| Dejounte Murray | SA | $3,800 | 19.21 | 5.06 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,200 | 20.53 | 4.89 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,700 | 32.04 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 42.62 | 4.44 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 34.43 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,100 | 32.53 | 4.58 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,300 | 30.70 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SA | $3,600 | 22.14 | 6.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,200 | 28.12 | 5.41 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,200 | 22.04 | 5.25 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,400 | 26.44 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,600 | 39.12 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 36.51 | 3.73 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,400 | 33.64 | 4.55 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,400 | 31.38 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $4,000 | 22.84 | 5.71 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 24.87 | 5.53 |
| David Lee | SA | $5,100 | 27.18 | 5.33 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,600 | 39.12 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 47.84 | 4.56 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 38.41 | 4.57 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 33.68 | 4.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 32.97 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,100 | 20.62 | 5.03 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,600 | 23.05 | 5.01 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 27.59 | 4.76 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,300 | 20.47 | 4.76 |
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.