NBA FanDuel Picks for Jan 31, 2020

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Westbrook HOU $11,100 57.05 5.14
Damian Lillard POR $10,100 45.48 4.50
Kyrie Irving BKN $8,900 39.64 4.45
Chris Paul OKC $7,300 38.34 5.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Brunson DAL $3,600 22.83 6.34
Reggie Jackson DET $4,600 26.85 5.84
J.J. Barea DAL $3,600 20.49 5.69
Lonzo Ball NO $6,600 35.68 5.41

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $10,100 50.62 5.01
Jrue Holiday NO $7,600 41.84 5.51
Devin Booker PHO $8,900 40.62 4.56
Zach LaVine CHI $8,300 38.55 4.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jrue Holiday NO $7,600 41.84 5.51
Dennis Schroder OKC $6,000 32.84 5.47
Norman Powell TOR $4,800 25.69 5.35
Khris Middleton MIL $7,200 38.12 5.29

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,600 57.57 4.96
LeBron James LAL $11,200 54.35 4.85
Pascal Siakam TOR $8,300 40.06 4.83
Brandon Ingram NO $7,700 39.26 5.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trevor Ariza POR $4,300 25.08 5.83
Danuel House HOU $3,900 21.01 5.39
Jae Crowder MEM $4,400 23.42 5.32
Taurean Prince BKN $5,300 27.65 5.22

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $10,300 45.34 4.40
Kristaps Porzingis DAL $6,400 35.06 5.48
Serge Ibaka TOR $5,700 33.28 5.84
Zion Williamson NO $6,500 30.27 4.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Serge Ibaka TOR $5,700 33.28 5.84
Kristaps Porzingis DAL $6,400 35.06 5.48
Derrick Favors NO $5,600 30.04 5.37
Nerlens Noel OKC $4,400 23.07 5.24

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andre Drummond DET $9,600 46.97 4.89
Nikola Jokic DEN $9,800 44.80 4.57
Hassan Whiteside POR $8,300 43.85 5.28
Deandre Ayton PHO $8,200 39.67 4.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dwight Howard LAL $4,800 28.28 5.89
Hassan Whiteside POR $8,300 43.85 5.28
JaVale McGee LAL $4,400 22.05 5.01
Brook Lopez MIL $5,000 24.97 4.99

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.