Friday, October 28, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Ish Smith |
| SG | J.J. Barea |
| SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Tim Frazier |
| F | Serge Ibaka |
| Flex | Russell Westbrook |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 181.79 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | WSH | $12,000 | 54.47 | 4.54 |
| James Harden | BKN | $11,300 | 47.39 | 4.19 |
| Stephen Curry | PHX | $9,000 | 34.45 | 3.83 |
| Eric Bledsoe | SA | $7,400 | 29.86 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | LAC | $6,200 | 28.71 | 4.63 |
| Tim Frazier | GS | $5,300 | 33.12 | 6.25 |
| Mo Williams | IND | $0 | ||
| Elfrid Payton | CLE | $5,900 | 28.72 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | BKN | $11,300 | 47.39 | 4.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHA | $7,800 | 34.14 | 4.38 |
| Monta Ellis | LAL | $6,100 | 31.08 | 5.10 |
| Victor Oladipo | WSH | $7,000 | 24.58 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monta Ellis | LAL | $6,100 | 31.08 | 5.10 |
| J.J. Barea | MIL | $5,100 | 21.94 | 4.30 |
| Rodney Stuckey | LAL | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| Dion Waiters | BOS | $4,500 | 18.49 | 4.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 43.43 | 4.67 |
| LeBron James | IND | $9,900 | 44.16 | 4.46 |
| Paul George | LAL | $9,200 | 38.36 | 4.17 |
| Aaron Gordon | CLE | $5,600 | 28.78 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | NO | $3,900 | 19.41 | 4.98 |
| Solomon Hill | GS | $4,000 | 15.31 | 3.83 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $6,200 | 28.19 | 4.55 |
| Aaron Gordon | CLE | $5,600 | 28.78 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,800 | 58.46 | 5.41 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 43.43 | 4.67 |
| LeBron James | IND | $9,900 | 44.16 | 4.46 |
| Draymond Green | PHX | $8,400 | 38.35 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bosh | BOS | $0 | ||
| Jon Leuer | LAC | $4,000 | 19.78 | 4.95 |
| Thaddeus Young | LAL | $6,000 | 28.45 | 4.74 |
| Dwight Powell | MIL | $3,700 | 16.04 | 4.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,800 | 58.46 | 5.41 |
| Hassan Whiteside | BOS | $8,500 | 40.09 | 4.72 |
| Andre Drummond | LAC | $7,800 | 34.86 | 4.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | PHI | $7,000 | 33.53 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | LAC | $3,500 | 14.28 | 4.08 |
| Andrew Bogut | MIL | $4,200 | 21.80 | 5.19 |
| Enes Kanter | WSH | $5,300 | 30.13 | 5.68 |
| Tyson Chandler | SA | $4,200 | 23.13 | 5.51 |
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.