Wednesday, November 16, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Patrick Patterson |
| C | Lucas Nogueira |
| G | Mike Conley |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Flex | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 276.11 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 56.35 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.38 | 4.82 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,600 | 44.20 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 43.18 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $3,800 | 18.60 | 4.89 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $6,900 | 32.90 | 4.77 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,300 | 39.91 | 4.81 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $5,000 | 23.30 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 55.38 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.73 | 4.86 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,800 | 29.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.35 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.73 | 4.86 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,700 | 17.34 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 47.98 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.83 | 4.88 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 39.87 | 4.69 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,500 | 35.52 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.35 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,400 | 36.35 | 4.91 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,600 | 20.29 | 4.41 |
| Matt Barnes | SAC | $3,800 | 16.72 | 4.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 47.98 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.83 | 4.88 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,600 | 43.00 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,900 | 19.29 | 4.95 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 24.57 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 46.83 | 4.88 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 47.98 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,600 | 43.00 | 4.48 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 39.57 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 36.91 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $4,600 | 21.82 | 4.74 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,500 | 26.33 | 4.79 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $6,900 | 32.64 | 4.73 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,600 | 29.67 | 5.30 |
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.