Tuesday, January 31, 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 | Jameer Nelson |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| PF | Patrick Patterson |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Brandon Jennings |
| F | Ryan Anderson |
| Flex | Jrue Holiday |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 262.30 |
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 | $12,500 | 61.60 | 4.93 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,200 | 57.60 | 4.72 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 48.77 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 44.68 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $5,100 | 27.58 | 5.41 |
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $5,600 | 30.04 | 5.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 44.68 | 5.14 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,800 | 39.58 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 61.60 | 4.93 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 36.82 | 5.04 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,900 | 36.02 | 4.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 25.74 | 6.13 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,700 | 18.86 | 5.10 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,800 | 24.38 | 5.08 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 36.82 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 41.18 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 40.68 | 4.24 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 36.82 | 5.04 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,900 | 34.20 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $4,200 | 25.74 | 6.13 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,800 | 24.38 | 5.08 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 36.82 | 5.04 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,900 | 34.20 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,400 | 58.90 | 5.17 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 41.18 | 4.84 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,800 | 35.12 | 4.50 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,900 | 34.20 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,000 | 26.26 | 5.25 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,400 | 58.90 | 5.17 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $4,900 | 25.01 | 5.10 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 25.40 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,400 | 58.90 | 5.17 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 52.50 | 4.69 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $7,400 | 33.97 | 4.59 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,500 | 31.30 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,900 | 22.29 | 5.71 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,400 | 58.90 | 5.17 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $4,900 | 25.01 | 5.10 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 28.59 | 4.93 |
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.