Tuesday, November 8, 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 |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Thabo Sefolosha |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Jameer Nelson |
| F | LeBron James |
| Flex | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 261.52 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 43.08 | 4.40 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,300 | 33.06 | 4.53 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,100 | 32.12 | 4.52 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 30.77 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 29.98 | 5.26 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,200 | 18.87 | 4.49 |
| Langston Galloway | NO | $3,700 | 16.67 | 4.50 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 43.08 | 4.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $6,700 | 31.76 | 4.74 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 30.77 | 4.33 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 29.98 | 5.26 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,900 | 27.09 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $4,800 | 24.13 | 5.03 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 29.98 | 5.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $6,700 | 31.76 | 4.74 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NO | $4,400 | 19.73 | 4.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 49.00 | 4.95 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,400 | 32.44 | 4.38 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $6,700 | 31.76 | 4.74 |
| T.J. Warren | PHX | $6,400 | 32.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,300 | 23.23 | 5.40 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 49.00 | 4.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $6,700 | 31.76 | 4.74 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,400 | 32.44 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,500 | 49.80 | 5.24 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 50.12 | 4.64 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 49.00 | 4.95 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 35.86 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,300 | 26.53 | 5.01 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 21.34 | 4.85 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 49.00 | 4.95 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 26.85 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,500 | 49.80 | 5.24 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,800 | 50.12 | 4.64 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 41.77 | 4.80 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $8,200 | 38.07 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHX | $4,800 | 21.40 | 4.46 |
| Andrew Bogut | DAL | $4,500 | 22.34 | 4.96 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,200 | 26.30 | 5.06 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 41.77 | 4.80 |
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.