Friday, February 10, 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 FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Langston Galloway |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | Matt Barnes |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Tyson Chandler |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 343.04 |
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 | 49.02 | 4.67 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 40.73 | 4.29 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $8,100 | 38.85 | 4.80 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,900 | 36.03 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,200 | 27.81 | 5.35 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 28.30 | 5.05 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,500 | 32.39 | 4.98 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,200 | 30.24 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 49.44 | 4.41 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $8,000 | 36.08 | 4.51 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 34.31 | 4.57 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 31.09 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 19.10 | 5.16 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 28.13 | 5.02 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 28.71 | 4.95 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,500 | 22.28 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 44.84 | 4.35 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 39.89 | 4.15 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 39.57 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,500 | 38.81 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $5,100 | 26.75 | 5.24 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,800 | 19.19 | 5.05 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,700 | 33.68 | 5.03 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,100 | 19.91 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 51.88 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 43.09 | 4.35 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 38.58 | 4.95 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 34.08 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 38.58 | 4.95 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,000 | 29.54 | 4.92 |
| Lavoy Allen | IND | $3,800 | 18.37 | 4.83 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 51.88 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 51.38 | 4.59 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 47.39 | 4.43 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,100 | 37.65 | 4.14 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 37.54 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $3,900 | 20.79 | 5.33 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,200 | 21.22 | 5.05 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $7,000 | 33.46 | 4.78 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $5,500 | 25.45 | 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.