Tuesday, February 7, 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 | James Harden |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Wesley Matthews |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Sean Kilpatrick |
| F | Aaron Gordon |
| Flex | Frank Kaminsky |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 254.88 |
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 | $12,700 | 59.30 | 4.67 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 38.33 | 4.31 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 36.66 | 4.26 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,200 | 33.37 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $6,100 | 31.72 | 5.20 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,700 | 59.30 | 4.67 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,600 | 30.71 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,700 | 59.30 | 4.67 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 36.16 | 4.89 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,200 | 33.37 | 4.07 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,100 | 29.35 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,800 | 28.78 | 4.96 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 36.16 | 4.89 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,100 | 29.35 | 4.81 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 36.16 | 4.89 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,900 | 31.24 | 4.53 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,800 | 28.78 | 4.96 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,200 | 26.41 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,200 | 26.41 | 5.08 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,800 | 28.78 | 4.96 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 36.16 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,900 | 31.24 | 4.53 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $5,900 | 29.99 | 5.08 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 27.02 | 5.00 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,400 | 25.03 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 24.71 | 5.49 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $5,900 | 29.99 | 5.08 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 27.02 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,600 | 34.84 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 31.94 | 4.63 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $5,900 | 29.99 | 5.08 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,400 | 29.45 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 24.71 | 5.49 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $5,900 | 29.99 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 31.94 | 4.63 |
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.