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
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| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| SG | Ian Clark |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Clint Capela |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 361.83 |
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 | 58.64 | 4.69 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $9,800 | 43.85 | 4.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,300 | 41.51 | 5.00 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 40.23 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,400 | 23.83 | 5.41 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 28.15 | 5.03 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,300 | 41.51 | 5.00 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,300 | 36.45 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 56.51 | 4.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 49.20 | 4.39 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 35.70 | 4.76 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,800 | 32.88 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Knight | PHO | $3,700 | 24.02 | 6.49 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 29.41 | 5.35 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 19.31 | 5.22 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,100 | 26.07 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 50.68 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 47.79 | 4.47 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 38.96 | 4.48 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,100 | 35.68 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,500 | 24.85 | 5.52 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $4,400 | 23.07 | 5.24 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $3,800 | 19.70 | 5.18 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 28.25 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 44.89 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 44.66 | 4.51 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 37.34 | 4.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 34.89 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,600 | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,800 | 25.71 | 5.36 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,000 | 30.23 | 5.04 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 26.86 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,100 | 42.41 | 4.66 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 34.78 | 4.46 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,300 | 33.14 | 4.54 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 32.87 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,300 | 28.62 | 5.40 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,300 | 32.38 | 5.14 |
| Alan Williams | PHO | $3,500 | 17.76 | 5.07 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 31.62 | 4.94 |
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.