NBA Fanduel lineup and picks: Daily Fantasy prediction for January 7th, 2021

Today's NBA daily fantasy lineup consists of All-Star caliber players such as LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic.

However, to optimize the best NBA DFS lineup, you will need to focus on the value players around the 6-7k price range. This will allow you to have enough of your salary cap to have a strong overall nine-man roster and pick up one superstar player with a price above 9k or higher.

This article will examine the best FanDuel lineup for today's five-game slate, determined by data-driven analysis with player stats, matchup history, and previous performance.

NBA Daily Fantasy FanDuel Picks for today

One can take many different strategies when making an NBA daily fantasy lineup. Some people focus on one team or target a specific player. Regardless of your daily fantasy strategy, the best NBA DFS lineups focus on the value of picks.

Below is a list of the players with great value that will likely put up a strong performance in their respective matchups tonight. Each position has the players Fanduel prices and projections, along with value ratings from Optimal DFS.

NBA DFS: PG - Dejounte Murray

$7200 | Opponent - LA Lakers | Proj Pts - 31.7 | Value - 4.4x

Dejounte Murray is a great pick up for your first point guard position with a 4.4x value. The San Antonio Spurs are without Derrick White, so expect Murray to have a larger role in the offense and go for over 20 points and sprinkle in multiple assists.

.@DejounteMurray got after it last night 😤21 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL pic.twitter.com/9nMFVxOhNM
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 6, 2021

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NBA DFS: PG - Ricky Rubio

$4500 | Opponent - Portland Trail Blazers | Proj Pts - 19.4 | Value - 4.3x

Ricky Rubio is a great pickup at a $4500 price tag. The Spaniard has had a slow scoring start to the season, but is likely to go for a vintage performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, who are in the bottom-five for defensive efficiency.

NBA DFS: SG - Collin Sexton

$6900 | Opponent - Memphis Grizzlies | Proj Pts - 36.8 | Value - 5.3x

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, thanks to the All-Star caliber play of Collin Sexton. The third-year guard is averaging 25.1 points on 53.1% shooting. He is a must-have NBA DFS shooting guard with 5.3x value.

Collin Sexton is the first Cavaliers player with 20 points in each of his team's first 6 games of a season since LeBron James in 2004-05.Sexton is the 4th Cavaliers player to do this in franchise history, joining LeBron, Austin Carr and Bingo Smith. pic.twitter.com/nB6fr3UoVr
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 3, 2021

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NBA DFS: SG - Caris LeVert

$6500 | Opponent - Philadelphia 76ers | Proj Pts - 29.8 | Value - 4.6x

With Kevin Durant still out due to COVID-19 related issues, Caris LeVert will have a larger role in the offense. The 26-year-old put up 24 points and five assist in his previous outing against the Utah Jazz.

Look for a similar performance out of Levert tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers, who gave up 136 points last night.

NBA DFS: SF - Tim Hardaway Jr.

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Two

$5700 | Opponent - Denver Nuggets | Proj Pts - 29.1 | Value - 5.1x

Tim Hardaway Jr. is a great NBA daily fantasy pick up with 5.1x value. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 17 points and four rebounds this season.

Expect for him to notch up his season averages tonight as he takes on the Denver Nuggets, who rank No. 26 in defensive efficiency.

NBA DFS: SF - Michael Porter Jr.

$6700 | Opponent - Dallas Mavericks | Proj Pts - 28.3 | Value - 4.2x

Look for Michael Porter Jr. to have a big night against the Dallas Mavericks coming out of quarantine due to COVID-19 related issues. The 2018 14th overall pick is a consistent starter for the Denver Nuggets this season and is averaging 19.5 points a game on 51.6% shooting.

YESSIR! Michael Porter Jr. is back and ready to face the Mavs! 😤 pic.twitter.com/n0n1W3aEbf
— Nuggets Nation (@NuggetsNationCP) January 6, 2021

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NBA DFS: PF - Robert Covington

Houston Rockets v Portland Trail Blazers

$5000 | Opponent - Minnesota Timberwolves| Proj Pts - 23.0 | Value - 4.6x

Robert Covington is accumulating an average of 31.9 minutes with the Portland Trail Blazers. Look for him to make the most of his playtime tonight and put up season-high numbers against the 2-5 Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA DFS: PF - Larry Nance Jr.

$6800 | Opponent - Memphis Grizzlies | Proj Pts - 32.9 | Value - 4.8x

Larry Nance Jr. is projected to score over 32.9 fantasy points in tonight's outing against the Grizzlies.

Here are a few noteworthy players who’s fantasy value increased during Week 2 of the NBA season: 👀- Kyle Anderson 👀- Dillon Brooks 🐻- Malcolm Brogdon 🧲- Jerami Grant 🔵- John Wall 🚀- Larry Nance Jr. ⚔️- Keldon Johnson ⚫️Week 3 starts TONIGHT! #NBATwitter
— AB (@aburnshoops) January 4, 2021

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Look for Nance Jr. to take advantage in the paint tonight and convert on multiple midrange jumpers. The seven-year forward is shooting 55.9% from inside the arc this season.