Wednesday, January 25, 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 | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | Evan Turner |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Flex | Dion Waiters |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 270.76 |
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 | $12,500 | 63.10 | 5.05 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 57.60 | 4.76 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 49.14 | 4.73 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,300 | 45.40 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,900 | 24.02 | 6.16 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 37.01 | 5.29 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,600 | 34.62 | 5.25 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,800 | 35.22 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,100 | 57.60 | 4.76 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 42.57 | 4.48 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,100 | 38.28 | 4.73 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 37.09 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,900 | 24.02 | 6.16 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $4,100 | 23.40 | 5.71 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 19.80 | 5.66 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 24.83 | 5.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 49.53 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.23 | 4.78 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 49.14 | 4.73 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 42.57 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,800 | 21.99 | 5.79 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 19.80 | 5.66 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,400 | 30.50 | 5.65 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,400 | 24.83 | 5.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 54.31 | 5.17 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 39.55 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 38.00 | 4.93 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 36.48 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $4,100 | 26.33 | 6.42 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,900 | 30.81 | 5.22 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 54.31 | 5.17 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,600 | 23.76 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 54.31 | 5.17 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 44.06 | 4.04 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 39.63 | 4.31 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 38.82 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $4,100 | 26.33 | 6.42 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,900 | 30.81 | 5.22 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 54.31 | 5.17 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 28.46 | 5.17 |
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.