Tuesday, November 15, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Thabo Sefolosha |
| PF | Spencer Hawes |
| C | Lucas Nogueira |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Andrew Wiggins |
| Flex | Jeremy Lin |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 268.03 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 42.50 | 4.47 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.37 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 35.68 | 4.46 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,400 | 34.36 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.37 | 4.74 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 29.13 | 4.48 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,700 | 16.70 | 4.51 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 17.06 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.90 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 39.00 | 4.53 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 34.22 | 4.62 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,500 | 29.92 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.90 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 39.00 | 4.53 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 17.06 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Korver | ATL | $3,600 | 16.41 | 4.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 47.00 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 39.00 | 4.53 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 33.82 | 4.90 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,500 | 29.92 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,600 | 21.28 | 4.63 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,400 | 25.02 | 4.63 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 33.82 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 39.00 | 4.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 47.00 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 35.94 | 4.79 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,400 | 32.98 | 4.46 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 29.14 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,900 | 18.03 | 4.62 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,900 | 18.88 | 4.84 |
| Luis Scola | BKN | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.02 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 23.77 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 40.17 | 4.73 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,400 | 39.11 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 35.94 | 4.79 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,900 | 36.16 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $4,600 | 25.83 | 5.61 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,000 | 18.52 | 4.63 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,900 | 36.16 | 4.58 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,900 | 18.88 | 4.84 |
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.