Wednesday, February 15, 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 | Jameer Nelson |
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Juancho Hernangómez |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.69 |
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 | $12,400 | 58.42 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 41.58 | 4.52 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,000 | 40.23 | 4.02 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,400 | 40.13 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $5,300 | 29.49 | 5.56 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,800 | 35.33 | 5.19 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,500 | 33.14 | 5.10 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,900 | 30.05 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 55.33 | 4.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 49.35 | 4.57 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 37.04 | 4.26 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 35.12 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,400 | 34.04 | 5.32 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $3,800 | 19.21 | 5.06 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 29.17 | 4.86 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,900 | 23.64 | 4.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 46.68 | 4.13 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,900 | 42.40 | 4.28 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 42.21 | 4.18 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 39.97 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $4,900 | 26.49 | 5.41 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $4,500 | 22.68 | 5.04 |
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $3,600 | 18.13 | 5.03 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,900 | 24.32 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 47.11 | 4.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,900 | 46.99 | 4.31 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,800 | 45.04 | 4.60 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 39.23 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $4,000 | 24.74 | 6.19 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,300 | 28.49 | 5.38 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $5,800 | 30.52 | 5.26 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,800 | 19.77 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,100 | 52.91 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 48.68 | 4.68 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 38.87 | 4.42 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 38.39 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | SA | $4,300 | 23.27 | 5.41 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,700 | 28.08 | 4.93 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,400 | 21.54 | 4.89 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,100 | 52.91 | 4.77 |
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.