Sunday, January 29, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SG | Monta Ellis |
| SF | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | Nerlens Noel |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 369.01 |
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 | $12,600 | 60.31 | 4.79 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,200 | 44.95 | 4.41 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 42.24 | 4.80 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,600 | 40.34 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $4,600 | 25.48 | 5.54 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,800 | 42.24 | 4.80 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 60.31 | 4.79 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,900 | 27.97 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 56.28 | 4.50 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 41.05 | 4.56 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,000 | 34.28 | 4.28 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,800 | 34.11 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | DAL | $4,000 | 22.15 | 5.54 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,600 | 18.16 | 5.04 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,100 | 30.22 | 4.95 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 22.73 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 50.52 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 48.08 | 4.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 41.97 | 4.33 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,800 | 41.10 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,000 | 21.61 | 5.40 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,800 | 24.97 | 5.20 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,800 | 18.89 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,300 | 40.06 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 47.10 | 4.36 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 39.87 | 5.05 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 38.37 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 37.94 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $4,700 | 29.14 | 6.20 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,700 | 28.95 | 5.08 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 39.87 | 5.05 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 38.37 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,300 | 35.30 | 4.83 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $7,000 | 33.24 | 4.75 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 31.33 | 4.61 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,400 | 30.37 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 29.87 | 5.15 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,000 | 30.00 | 5.00 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,300 | 21.21 | 4.93 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,300 | 35.30 | 4.83 |
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.