Tuesday, February 14, 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 | Darren Collison |
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 288.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 42.06 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 40.82 | 4.80 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,800 | 34.70 | 5.10 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,700 | 30.43 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,700 | 30.43 | 5.34 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,800 | 34.70 | 5.10 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,900 | 28.89 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 40.82 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 39.01 | 4.48 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $6,100 | 26.91 | 4.41 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,600 | 22.36 | 4.86 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,600 | 20.30 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,900 | 19.17 | 4.91 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,600 | 22.36 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 39.01 | 4.48 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,600 | 20.30 | 4.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 50.34 | 4.38 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,300 | 41.72 | 4.49 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,900 | 37.05 | 4.69 |
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $5,100 | 24.24 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,200 | 21.63 | 5.15 |
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $5,100 | 24.24 | 4.75 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,900 | 37.05 | 4.69 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,800 | 17.81 | 4.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,700 | 27.32 | 4.79 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 26.12 | 4.66 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,600 | 22.00 | 4.78 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 21.38 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 21.38 | 4.97 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,700 | 27.32 | 4.79 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,600 | 22.00 | 4.78 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 26.12 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,400 | 52.95 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 48.24 | 4.64 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,900 | 28.32 | 4.80 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,400 | 25.46 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 23.21 | 4.83 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,900 | 28.32 | 4.80 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,400 | 52.95 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 48.24 | 4.64 |
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.