Thursday, February 16, 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 | Jeff Teague |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Michael Carter-Williams |
| SF | Glenn Robinson III |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 270.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 44.97 | 4.32 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,000 | 41.41 | 4.14 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,200 | 34.95 | 4.85 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $4,700 | 18.92 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,200 | 34.95 | 4.85 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 44.97 | 4.32 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $10,000 | 41.41 | 4.14 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $4,700 | 18.92 | 4.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 30.98 | 4.08 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 28.04 | 4.83 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,900 | 22.66 | 4.62 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,200 | 18.87 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 28.04 | 4.83 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,900 | 22.66 | 4.62 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $4,200 | 18.87 | 4.49 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 30.98 | 4.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 37.63 | 4.38 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,600 | 29.14 | 4.42 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,100 | 26.31 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 43.71 | 4.51 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,600 | 29.14 | 4.42 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 37.63 | 4.38 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,100 | 26.31 | 4.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $7,400 | 32.64 | 4.41 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,600 | 20.96 | 4.56 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $3,700 | 16.32 | 4.41 |
| Kevin Seraphin | IND | $4,300 | 15.46 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,600 | 20.96 | 4.56 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $7,400 | 32.64 | 4.41 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $3,700 | 16.32 | 4.41 |
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,600 | 13.59 | 3.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $7,300 | 32.23 | 4.41 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 28.74 | 4.11 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 28.40 | 4.37 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,600 | 20.45 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $4,600 | 20.45 | 4.44 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $7,300 | 32.23 | 4.41 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 28.40 | 4.37 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,700 | 19.91 | 4.24 |
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.