Friday, February 3, 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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Brandon Knight |
| SG | Monta Ellis |
| SF | Matt Barnes |
| SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 357.90 |
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 | $12,100 | 56.03 | 4.63 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,500 | 47.12 | 4.49 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $9,600 | 43.60 | 4.54 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $9,500 | 39.78 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,900 | 25.90 | 5.28 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,100 | 31.03 | 5.09 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $4,800 | 23.78 | 4.95 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,600 | 37.31 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 53.64 | 4.40 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 44.13 | 4.05 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,800 | 35.61 | 4.56 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,900 | 30.70 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $5,100 | 25.02 | 4.91 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,500 | 21.50 | 4.78 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $6,000 | 28.54 | 4.76 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,400 | 25.52 | 4.73 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 40.00 | 4.60 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 32.74 | 4.48 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 30.06 | 4.55 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,300 | 29.73 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $3,700 | 21.80 | 5.89 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,300 | 22.87 | 5.32 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,300 | 29.73 | 4.72 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,800 | 17.87 | 4.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 35.81 | 3.48 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,400 | 32.69 | 4.42 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,000 | 27.08 | 4.51 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,400 | 27.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,400 | 27.04 | 5.01 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,500 | 26.29 | 4.78 |
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $4,100 | 19.51 | 4.76 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 25.90 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,300 | 53.99 | 4.78 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 47.42 | 4.39 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 39.30 | 4.62 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 39.25 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $4,900 | 25.78 | 5.26 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 34.53 | 5.15 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 28.11 | 5.02 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,700 | 27.37 | 4.80 |
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.