Wednesday, October 26, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Sean Kilpatrick |
| SG | Brandon Rush |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 365.90 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | WSH | $12,000 | 58.20 | 4.85 |
| Eric Bledsoe | SA | $7,600 | 37.80 | 4.97 |
| Isaiah Thomas | ATL | $8,000 | 36.70 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Lowry | CHA | $8,000 | 34.60 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | UTA | $5,100 | 28.80 | 5.65 |
| D’Angelo Russell | SAC | $6,500 | 33.10 | 5.09 |
| Tim Frazier | GS | $5,000 | 25.40 | 5.08 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | MIN | $5,800 | 28.90 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | BKN | $11,200 | 49.20 | 4.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIA | $9,400 | 41.30 | 4.39 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHA | $7,500 | 32.40 | 4.32 |
| Victor Oladipo | WSH | $7,400 | 31.30 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | MIN | $5,100 | 28.80 | 5.65 |
| Arron Afflalo | UTA | $3,900 | 19.30 | 4.95 |
| Buddy Hield | GS | $4,500 | 21.80 | 4.84 |
| Monta Ellis | LAL | $5,500 | 25.50 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAL | $9,500 | 40.00 | 4.21 |
| Rudy Gay | UTA | $6,900 | 30.30 | 4.39 |
| Aaron Gordon | CLE | $5,600 | 29.10 | 5.20 |
| Danilo Gallinari | MIN | $7,100 | 28.80 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | ATL | $3,500 | 23.20 | 6.63 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | NO | $4,300 | 24.30 | 5.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | CLE | $5,600 | 29.10 | 5.20 |
| Jae Crowder | ATL | $5,500 | 27.20 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,200 | 45.10 | 4.42 |
| Julius Randle | SAC | $6,300 | 31.80 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Jokic | MIN | $6,300 | 30.80 | 4.89 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | MIL | $6,700 | 29.30 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | CLE | $4,800 | 29.30 | 6.10 |
| Enes Kanter | WSH | $5,100 | 29.10 | 5.71 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | WSH | $4,200 | 22.30 | 5.31 |
| Terrence Jones | GS | $4,200 | 22.20 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | UTA | $10,000 | 52.30 | 5.23 |
| Hassan Whiteside | BOS | $8,700 | 39.70 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $8,800 | 36.60 | 4.16 |
| Brook Lopez | NO | $8,400 | 36.40 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | BKN | $4,200 | 26.50 | 6.31 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | MIN | $4,600 | 28.60 | 6.22 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | CHA | $5,700 | 33.10 | 5.81 |
| Andrew Bogut | MIL | $4,000 | 22.60 | 5.65 |
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.