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 | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Seth Curry |
| SG | Randy Foye |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $58,100 |
| Expected Points | 289.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,900 | 37.15 | 4.17 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 34.99 | 4.07 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $6,100 | 30.32 | 4.97 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,600 | 29.76 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $6,100 | 30.32 | 4.97 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,600 | 29.76 | 4.51 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,600 | 24.18 | 4.32 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $3,700 | 15.57 | 4.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,700 | 56.50 | 4.45 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 34.98 | 4.73 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $8,200 | 32.26 | 3.93 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,100 | 28.03 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $4,000 | 21.98 | 5.50 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,800 | 27.68 | 4.77 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 34.98 | 4.73 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $6,100 | 28.03 | 4.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,900 | 30.06 | 4.36 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,200 | 25.75 | 4.95 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,600 | 24.08 | 5.23 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,600 | 23.03 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,600 | 24.08 | 5.23 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,200 | 25.75 | 4.95 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,200 | 19.10 | 4.55 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,200 | 18.79 | 4.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $5,900 | 29.04 | 4.92 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 26.06 | 4.83 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 24.18 | 4.56 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,400 | 24.05 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 23.95 | 5.32 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $5,900 | 29.04 | 4.92 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 26.06 | 4.83 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,300 | 24.18 | 4.56 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,600 | 34.16 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 31.23 | 4.53 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,400 | 28.71 | 4.49 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 27.89 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,100 | 27.89 | 5.47 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 31.23 | 4.53 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,600 | 34.16 | 4.49 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,400 | 28.71 | 4.49 |
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.