Wednesday, February 8, 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 | Jameer Nelson |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Matt Barnes |
| PF | Wilson Chandler |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Michael Carter-Williams |
| F | Kevin Love |
| Flex | Tyler Johnson |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 261.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 50.44 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.13 | 4.66 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,400 | 45.76 | 4.40 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 45.39 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $5,000 | 28.59 | 5.72 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,400 | 24.09 | 5.48 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 29.79 | 5.32 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,200 | 32.72 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 39.61 | 4.45 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 36.94 | 4.99 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 35.61 | 4.88 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 34.72 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $5,000 | 27.64 | 5.53 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,700 | 19.44 | 5.25 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,300 | 27.49 | 5.19 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 34.72 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 49.87 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 46.03 | 4.47 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 45.39 | 4.24 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 40.73 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,600 | 21.56 | 5.99 |
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $5,200 | 28.76 | 5.53 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $3,700 | 19.44 | 5.25 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,000 | 20.86 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 48.33 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 43.54 | 5.31 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,400 | 43.49 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 40.34 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $5,200 | 28.76 | 5.53 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 43.54 | 5.31 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 22.20 | 5.16 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,000 | 25.72 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 50.43 | 4.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 48.33 | 4.48 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 43.54 | 5.31 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 41.19 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavoy Allen | IND | $3,900 | 21.81 | 5.59 |
| John Henson | MIL | $3,900 | 20.74 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 43.54 | 5.31 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,000 | 25.72 | 5.14 |
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.