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 | Chris Paul |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SF | C.J. Miles |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Channing Frye |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 354.26 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 56.35 | 4.90 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 43.18 | 4.64 |
| John Wall | WSH | $8,900 | 40.31 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 40.09 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,400 | 27.55 | 5.10 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,800 | 29.04 | 5.01 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 56.35 | 4.90 |
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $3,800 | 18.60 | 4.89 |
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 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,600 | 44.20 | 4.60 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.35 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.96 | 4.99 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 17.64 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.73 | 4.86 |
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 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,400 | 36.35 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 30.84 | 5.14 |
| T.J. Warren | PHX | $6,300 | 31.68 | 5.03 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,600 | 23.02 | 5.00 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,400 | 36.35 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 39.57 | 4.77 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 39.39 | 4.53 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 36.26 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,900 | 19.29 | 4.95 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $4,000 | 19.59 | 4.90 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,000 | 19.47 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 36.26 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,600 | 43.00 | 4.48 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 36.91 | 4.56 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,900 | 35.21 | 4.46 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $6,900 | 32.64 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,900 | 20.98 | 5.38 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,600 | 29.67 | 5.30 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,800 | 24.09 | 5.02 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,600 | 22.29 | 4.85 |
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.