Friday, January 27, 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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Matthew Dellavedova |
| SF | Dion Waiters |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Willie Reed |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Paul George |
| Flex | Wayne Ellington |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 275.80 |
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 | $12,000 | 57.59 | 4.80 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 49.83 | 4.84 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 48.21 | 4.73 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 47.15 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,900 | 22.22 | 5.70 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,200 | 38.45 | 5.34 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 44.81 | 5.21 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,200 | 36.84 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 57.59 | 4.80 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 41.41 | 4.23 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 36.99 | 5.21 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,200 | 35.50 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 25.73 | 6.13 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,200 | 35.50 | 5.73 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,900 | 22.22 | 5.70 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 36.99 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 51.12 | 4.73 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 49.83 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,800 | 41.81 | 4.27 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 41.41 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 25.73 | 6.13 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 23.15 | 5.79 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,200 | 35.50 | 5.73 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,500 | 19.43 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 57.04 | 5.33 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,300 | 40.32 | 5.52 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 40.22 | 5.09 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 38.38 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,800 | 22.00 | 5.79 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,300 | 40.32 | 5.52 |
| Justin Hamilton | BKN | $3,500 | 19.12 | 5.46 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,300 | 23.18 | 5.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 57.04 | 5.33 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 43.00 | 4.94 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,300 | 41.18 | 4.00 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 40.22 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Reed | MIA | $3,900 | 26.63 | 6.83 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,800 | 22.00 | 5.79 |
| Justin Hamilton | BKN | $3,500 | 19.12 | 5.46 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 57.04 | 5.33 |
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.