Thursday, November 17, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Joe Johnson |
| PF | Trevor Ariza |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Flex | Greg Monroe |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 260.65 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 55.38 | 4.73 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,600 | 44.09 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 41.46 | 4.32 |
| John Wall | WSH | $8,900 | 40.31 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,700 | 16.70 | 4.51 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 28.96 | 4.45 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $5,000 | 23.30 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,600 | 44.09 | 4.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 55.38 | 4.73 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 39.54 | 4.65 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.60 | 4.48 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,700 | 17.88 | 4.83 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,700 | 17.34 | 4.69 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $4,000 | 16.96 | 4.24 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 23.66 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 39.54 | 4.65 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 35.90 | 4.85 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 34.23 | 4.89 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 33.71 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,700 | 17.88 | 4.83 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,600 | 15.98 | 4.44 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 34.23 | 4.89 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 29.86 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,900 | 31.26 | 4.53 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 29.86 | 4.66 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,900 | 27.86 | 4.72 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,500 | 25.95 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 29.86 | 4.66 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,900 | 31.26 | 4.53 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,500 | 25.95 | 4.72 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,300 | 25.14 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 42.43 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 38.68 | 4.66 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,400 | 30.16 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,500 | 26.47 | 4.81 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 42.43 | 4.77 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,500 | 21.75 | 4.83 |
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.