Monday, February 13, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| PF | Nerlens Noel |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 311.24 |
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 | $12,600 | 61.20 | 4.86 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,500 | 47.43 | 4.52 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 45.80 | 4.87 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,100 | 42.46 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $5,000 | 25.67 | 5.13 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,200 | 31.21 | 5.03 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,000 | 34.79 | 4.97 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,200 | 20.78 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 47.32 | 4.19 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $8,000 | 36.57 | 4.57 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 36.32 | 4.72 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 34.65 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,800 | 32.63 | 5.63 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 28.27 | 5.23 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,100 | 26.54 | 5.20 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 28.41 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 44.17 | 4.37 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,600 | 42.54 | 4.43 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,100 | 40.77 | 5.03 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 35.52 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,500 | 23.31 | 5.18 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,900 | 25.20 | 5.14 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $3,800 | 19.11 | 5.03 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,100 | 40.77 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 53.76 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 45.99 | 4.55 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 43.41 | 4.48 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 38.78 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,800 | 28.35 | 5.91 |
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $5,400 | 30.10 | 5.57 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,500 | 18.38 | 5.25 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,100 | 25.42 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 40.83 | 4.64 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 39.66 | 4.56 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 38.15 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,100 | 35.40 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $4,400 | 23.79 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,100 | 35.40 | 4.99 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $6,800 | 33.66 | 4.95 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 29.42 | 4.90 |
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.