Thursday, October 27, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | John Wall |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Pat Connaughton |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 329.76 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | DEN | $9,400 | 39.20 | 4.17 |
| Damian Lillard | OKC | $9,100 | 38.12 | 4.19 |
| Chris Paul | POR | $9,500 | 37.30 | 3.93 |
| Isaiah Thomas | ATL | $8,000 | 35.89 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $6,500 | 32.30 | 4.97 |
| Ty Lawson | UTA | $5,100 | 23.70 | 4.65 |
| Terry Rozier | ATL | $3,500 | 16.22 | 4.63 |
| Tony Parker | ORL | $4,700 | 21.21 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | HOU | $7,000 | 32.00 | 4.57 |
| C.J. McCollum | OKC | $6,900 | 27.19 | 3.94 |
| Avery Bradley | ATL | $5,600 | 24.17 | 4.32 |
| Bradley Beal | DEN | $6,200 | 23.90 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manu Ginobili | ORL | $3,700 | 17.96 | 4.85 |
| Dwyane Wade | HOU | $7,000 | 32.00 | 4.57 |
| Avery Bradley | ATL | $5,600 | 24.17 | 4.32 |
| C.J. McCollum | OKC | $6,900 | 27.19 | 3.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | ORL | $8,200 | 39.84 | 4.86 |
| Jimmy Butler | HOU | $8,200 | 32.30 | 3.94 |
| Rudy Gay | UTA | $6,900 | 28.79 | 4.17 |
| Jae Crowder | ATL | $5,500 | 26.01 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | ATL | $3,500 | 20.11 | 5.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | ORL | $8,200 | 39.84 | 4.86 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,000 | 19.22 | 4.81 |
| Jae Crowder | ATL | $5,500 | 26.01 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | POR | $8,600 | 41.30 | 4.80 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | ORL | $7,800 | 40.73 | 5.22 |
| Paul Millsap | DET | $8,000 | 35.70 | 4.46 |
| Markieff Morris | DEN | $5,600 | 22.80 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | ORL | $7,800 | 40.73 | 5.22 |
| Ed Davis | OKC | $3,900 | 18.81 | 4.82 |
| Blake Griffin | POR | $8,600 | 41.30 | 4.80 |
| Paul Millsap | DET | $8,000 | 35.70 | 4.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | UTA | $9,800 | 39.77 | 4.06 |
| Dwight Howard | DET | $7,500 | 37.60 | 5.01 |
| DeAndre Jordan | POR | $8,000 | 36.60 | 4.58 |
| Pau Gasol | ORL | $7,100 | 31.61 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | DET | $7,500 | 37.60 | 5.01 |
| Marcin Gortat | DEN | $6,500 | 30.50 | 4.69 |
| DeAndre Jordan | POR | $8,000 | 36.60 | 4.58 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $7,000 | 31.58 | 4.51 |
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.