Tuesday, October 25, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| PF | Meyers Leonard |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $59,500 |
| Expected Points | 295.40 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | PHX | $9,300 | 37.10 | 3.99 |
| Damian Lillard | OKC | $8,900 | 33.60 | 3.78 |
| Kyrie Irving | IND | $7,100 | 32.30 | 4.55 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $6,000 | 24.10 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | ORL | $5,000 | 23.50 | 4.70 |
| Kyrie Irving | IND | $7,100 | 32.30 | 4.55 |
| Patty Mills | ORL | $3,900 | 16.80 | 4.31 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $6,000 | 24.10 | 4.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | OKC | $6,900 | 27.00 | 3.91 |
| Klay Thompson | PHX | $6,500 | 25.70 | 3.95 |
| Rodney Hood | PHI | $5,400 | 24.00 | 4.44 |
| J.R. Smith | IND | $4,500 | 20.10 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahntay Jones | IND | $3,500 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Manu Ginobili | ORL | $3,600 | 17.80 | 4.94 |
| J.R. Smith | IND | $4,500 | 20.10 | 4.47 |
| Rodney Hood | PHI | $5,400 | 24.00 | 4.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | IND | $9,600 | 40.90 | 4.26 |
| Kawhi Leonard | ORL | $7,900 | 39.00 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 36.20 | 3.89 |
| Carmelo Anthony | CHI | $8,000 | 34.70 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | ORL | $7,900 | 39.00 | 4.94 |
| Carmelo Anthony | CHI | $8,000 | 34.70 | 4.34 |
| LeBron James | IND | $9,600 | 40.90 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 36.20 | 3.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | ORL | $7,400 | 37.60 | 5.08 |
| Derrick Favors | PHI | $6,900 | 31.30 | 4.54 |
| Draymond Green | PHX | $8,200 | 31.30 | 3.82 |
| Kevin Love | IND | $6,800 | 30.20 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | ORL | $7,400 | 37.60 | 5.08 |
| Derrick Favors | PHI | $6,900 | 31.30 | 4.54 |
| David Lee | ORL | $4,000 | 17.80 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Love | IND | $6,800 | 30.20 | 4.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | ORL | $7,600 | 37.60 | 4.95 |
| Rudy Gobert | PHI | $6,200 | 28.00 | 4.52 |
| Joakim Noah | CHI | $5,000 | 25.80 | 5.16 |
| Tristan Thompson | IND | $4,800 | 21.70 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | CHI | $5,000 | 25.80 | 5.16 |
| Pau Gasol | ORL | $7,600 | 37.60 | 4.95 |
| Henry Sims | PHI | $3,500 | 0.00 | 4.55 |
| Tristan Thompson | IND | $4,800 | 21.70 | 4.52 |
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.