Thursday, February 23, 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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 295.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 40.79 | 4.48 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $9,000 | 40.19 | 4.47 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 38.12 | 4.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $8,100 | 36.12 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,200 | 31.25 | 5.04 |
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,500 | 27.17 | 4.94 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,600 | 27.61 | 4.93 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,500 | 26.28 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,600 | 56.54 | 4.49 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 34.25 | 4.51 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,200 | 33.33 | 4.63 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 32.92 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | NO | $3,500 | 19.65 | 5.61 |
| Tyreke Evans | NO | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 28.31 | 5.24 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NO | $3,600 | 18.13 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 49.63 | 4.43 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 44.56 | 4.33 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,600 | 37.12 | 4.32 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,600 | 27.02 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | TOR | $3,500 | 19.59 | 5.60 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,500 | 24.19 | 5.37 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 25.35 | 4.78 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,600 | 21.65 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 47.80 | 4.38 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,700 | 43.81 | 4.52 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,600 | 43.21 | 4.08 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,000 | 34.65 | 5.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $3,800 | 22.31 | 5.87 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $6,000 | 34.65 | 5.78 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,700 | 24.67 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Tolliver | SAC | $3,600 | 18.13 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NO | $11,000 | 43.49 | 3.95 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 35.18 | 4.24 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 32.61 | 4.53 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,800 | 29.21 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $3,700 | 22.12 | 5.98 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,500 | 19.05 | 5.44 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,800 | 29.21 | 5.04 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NY | $4,300 | 20.32 | 4.73 |
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.