Saturday, November 5, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Mike Conley |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| F | Jake Layman |
| Flex | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 267.56 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 53.39 | 4.56 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $0 | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 45.61 | 4.61 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 39.74 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | NY | $0 | ||
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $0 | ||
| Damian Lillard | POR | $0 | ||
| Mike Conley | MEM | $0 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 53.39 | 4.56 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,700 | 34.23 | 4.45 |
| George Hill | UTA | $0 | ||
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $0 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WSH | $5,300 | 27.80 | 5.25 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,800 | 25.37 | 5.28 |
| James Ennis | MEM | $0 | ||
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,900 | 17.67 | 4.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,700 | 47.56 | 4.90 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 41.27 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,800 | 36.28 | 4.12 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,700 | 34.23 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Carter | MEM | $0 | ||
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,500 | 28.31 | 5.15 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $6,100 | 29.08 | 4.77 |
| James Ennis | MEM | $0 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,700 | 47.63 | 4.91 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,700 | 47.56 | 4.90 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 34.97 | 4.21 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 33.76 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Layman | POR | $0 | ||
| Omri Casspi | SAC | $3,900 | 17.60 | 4.51 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $0 | ||
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,500 | 28.31 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,700 | 47.63 | 4.91 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 37.29 | 4.66 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $0 | ||
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $8,300 | 36.36 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $0 | ||
| Joakim Noah | NY | $0 | ||
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $5,800 | 30.80 | 5.31 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 37.29 | 4.66 |
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.