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 | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Tim Frazier |
| SG | Michael Gbinije |
| SG | DeAndre Liggins |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| C | Roy Hibbert |
| Salary | $59,200 |
| Expected Points | 359.49 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | WSH | $12,000 | 54.47 | 4.54 |
| Stephen Curry | PHX | $9,000 | 34.45 | 3.83 |
| Kyrie Irving | IND | $7,500 | 33.18 | 4.42 |
| Tim Frazier | GS | $5,300 | 33.12 | 6.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | GS | $5,300 | 33.12 | 6.25 |
| Jeff Teague | LAL | $6,300 | 31.64 | 5.02 |
| Elfrid Payton | CLE | $5,900 | 28.72 | 4.87 |
| Ish Smith | LAC | $6,200 | 28.71 | 4.63 |
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 |
| Evan Fournier | CLE | $5,800 | 25.77 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monta Ellis | LAL | $6,100 | 31.08 | 5.10 |
| Evan Fournier | CLE | $5,800 | 25.77 | 4.44 |
| Rodney Hood | PHI | $5,700 | 25.10 | 4.40 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHA | $7,800 | 34.14 | 4.38 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | IND | $9,900 | 44.16 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 43.43 | 4.67 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | CLE | $5,600 | 28.78 | 5.14 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | NO | $3,900 | 19.41 | 4.98 |
| Justise Winslow | BOS | $4,900 | 23.30 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 43.43 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,800 | 58.46 | 5.41 |
| Draymond Green | PHX | $8,400 | 38.35 | 4.57 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | MIL | $7,100 | 31.31 | 4.41 |
| Derrick Favors | PHI | $7,000 | 30.80 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | WSH | $5,300 | 30.13 | 5.68 |
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,800 | 58.46 | 5.41 |
| Serge Ibaka | CLE | $5,500 | 27.96 | 5.08 |
| Jon Leuer | LAC | $4,000 | 19.78 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | BOS | $8,500 | 40.09 | 4.72 |
| Myles Turner | LAL | $6,900 | 37.73 | 5.47 |
| Andre Drummond | LAC | $7,800 | 34.86 | 4.47 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | CHA | $6,000 | 34.86 | 5.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | CHA | $6,000 | 34.86 | 5.81 |
| Steven Adams | WSH | $4,800 | 27.20 | 5.67 |
| Tyson Chandler | SA | $4,200 | 23.13 | 5.51 |
| Myles Turner | LAL | $6,900 | 37.73 | 5.47 |
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.