Friday, November 4, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | Marcus Thornton |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 350.78 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WSH | $9,000 | 43.63 | 4.85 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 43.39 | 4.52 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,000 | 41.46 | 4.61 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 38.66 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,500 | 31.59 | 5.74 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,100 | 27.21 | 5.33 |
| George Hill | UTA | $5,700 | 29.83 | 5.23 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,900 | 20.11 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.21 | 4.97 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 32.94 | 4.64 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 30.66 | 4.79 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 29.32 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,000 | 26.15 | 5.23 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,000 | 25.42 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.21 | 4.97 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 29.32 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 51.63 | 5.22 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,400 | 41.78 | 4.97 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,700 | 33.94 | 4.41 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,300 | 32.41 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $4,200 | 22.63 | 5.39 |
| T.J. Warren | PHX | $5,900 | 31.58 | 5.35 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 51.63 | 5.22 |
| James Ennis | MEM | $4,500 | 22.77 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 55.08 | 4.92 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,900 | 39.21 | 4.41 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 37.99 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 37.97 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $3,900 | 21.26 | 5.45 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,100 | 26.24 | 5.15 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 27.47 | 5.09 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 23.75 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 40.57 | 4.83 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $8,300 | 35.03 | 4.22 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 34.73 | 4.76 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 33.53 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,200 | 23.79 | 5.66 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,900 | 21.91 | 5.62 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,000 | 27.04 | 5.41 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,500 | 23.49 | 5.22 |
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.