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
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| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Dewayne Dedmon |
| SG | Roy Hibbert |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 351.50 |
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 | $10,200 | 45.84 | 4.49 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 45.74 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 43.26 | 5.03 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,400 | 38.90 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $3,900 | 21.31 | 5.46 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,200 | 37.27 | 5.18 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 43.26 | 5.03 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,200 | 35.53 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 54.73 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 54.70 | 4.56 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 48.63 | 4.72 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 42.08 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Reed | MIA | $3,900 | 26.00 | 6.67 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 24.83 | 5.91 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 22.30 | 5.57 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,200 | 34.47 | 5.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 49.76 | 4.61 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,800 | 40.46 | 4.13 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,800 | 40.02 | 4.08 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,300 | 38.62 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,300 | 38.62 | 5.29 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $3,500 | 18.37 | 5.25 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,300 | 22.35 | 5.20 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 35.59 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,300 | 39.51 | 3.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 38.04 | 4.82 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 37.31 | 4.61 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,900 | 36.13 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,500 | 22.76 | 5.06 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 28.32 | 5.06 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,700 | 23.44 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 38.04 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 54.73 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 54.70 | 4.56 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 48.63 | 4.72 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 42.08 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Reed | MIA | $3,900 | 26.00 | 6.67 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 24.83 | 5.91 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,000 | 22.30 | 5.57 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,200 | 34.47 | 5.56 |
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.