Thursday, January 26, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Álex Abrines |
| SG | Monta Ellis |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 353.36 |
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 | $12,700 | 58.48 | 4.60 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $9,700 | 43.21 | 4.45 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,500 | 35.57 | 4.74 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,900 | 30.54 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $3,900 | 22.52 | 5.77 |
| Pierre Jackson | DAL | $3,500 | 17.84 | 5.10 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,000 | 29.58 | 4.93 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,800 | 23.14 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,200 | 33.01 | 4.58 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,700 | 29.10 | 5.10 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $4,100 | 27.32 | 6.66 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 27.10 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | DAL | $4,100 | 27.32 | 6.66 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 24.57 | 5.12 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,700 | 29.10 | 5.10 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $5,700 | 27.10 | 4.75 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,700 | 35.42 | 4.60 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,000 | 35.11 | 4.39 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,600 | 33.63 | 4.43 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 30.24 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,500 | 17.95 | 5.13 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,100 | 25.86 | 5.07 |
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,700 | 18.66 | 5.04 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 30.24 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 42.48 | 4.08 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 27.69 | 4.94 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 27.58 | 4.93 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $6,200 | 26.25 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 25.80 | 5.49 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,700 | 18.53 | 5.01 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $5,000 | 24.77 | 4.95 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 27.69 | 4.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 47.73 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 35.23 | 4.24 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 31.02 | 4.56 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
| Andrew Bogut | DAL | $3,700 | 17.31 | 4.68 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 31.02 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 47.73 | 4.50 |
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.