Tuesday, November 1, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Sergio Rodríguez |
| SG | Zach LaVine |
| SF | Maurice Harkless |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Draymond Green |
| G | Ish Smith |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Flex | Zach Randolph |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 267.41 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 45.21 | 4.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,600 | 43.54 | 4.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 42.38 | 4.87 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.19 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,500 | 30.65 | 5.57 |
| Kris Dunn | MIN | $4,000 | 21.52 | 5.38 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $5,100 | 25.94 | 5.09 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,900 | 29.91 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.19 | 4.68 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,900 | 29.42 | 4.99 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,000 | 28.87 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 28.63 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ennis | MEM | $4,400 | 22.20 | 5.05 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,500 | 22.62 | 5.03 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,900 | 29.42 | 4.99 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 28.63 | 4.94 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 51.38 | 5.24 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 41.20 | 4.96 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,200 | 37.48 | 4.07 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,300 | 33.31 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 51.38 | 5.24 |
| James Ennis | MEM | $4,400 | 22.20 | 5.05 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $4,700 | 23.62 | 5.03 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 24.93 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,000 | 59.02 | 5.37 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 51.38 | 5.24 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,900 | 46.75 | 4.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 41.40 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,900 | 32.35 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,000 | 59.02 | 5.37 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 51.38 | 5.24 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,900 | 30.85 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,000 | 59.02 | 5.37 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,900 | 46.75 | 4.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 41.40 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 40.08 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $4,500 | 25.71 | 5.71 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,900 | 32.35 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,000 | 59.02 | 5.37 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $4,900 | 25.26 | 5.16 |
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.