Saturday, February 11, 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 DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Jameer Nelson |
| SG | Brandon Knight |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Trevor Ariza |
| C | Steven Adams |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Frank Kaminsky |
| Flex | Russell Westbrook |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 271.94 |
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 | $12,500 | 63.12 | 5.05 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 59.87 | 4.79 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 50.40 | 4.50 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 45.43 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Knight | PHO | $3,700 | 25.66 | 6.94 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,400 | 24.98 | 5.68 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,300 | 37.83 | 5.18 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 28.93 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 59.87 | 4.79 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 36.95 | 4.93 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,800 | 34.28 | 5.04 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 32.64 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Knight | PHO | $3,700 | 25.66 | 6.94 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 30.48 | 5.54 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 20.10 | 5.43 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,100 | 27.15 | 5.32 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 52.24 | 4.71 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 50.40 | 4.50 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 49.51 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 40.99 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,500 | 25.54 | 5.67 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $4,400 | 23.88 | 5.43 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,800 | 20.31 | 5.34 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 29.20 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 45.86 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 40.99 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 39.27 | 4.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.07 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,500 | 25.54 | 5.67 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $4,400 | 23.88 | 5.43 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 29.20 | 5.31 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 46.56 | 4.70 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,100 | 44.05 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 39.27 | 4.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.07 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,600 | 20.73 | 5.76 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,300 | 29.17 | 5.50 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 34.16 | 5.42 |
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.