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 | John Wall |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Marcus Thornton |
| SG | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 327.98 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 41.46 | 4.32 |
| John Wall | WSH | $8,900 | 40.31 | 4.53 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 28.96 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | PHI | $3,500 | 19.23 | 5.49 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 24.65 | 4.93 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $4,300 | 20.74 | 4.82 |
Shooting 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 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.60 | 4.48 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,500 | 29.29 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,300 | 26.74 | 5.04 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 55.38 | 4.73 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,500 | 21.20 | 4.71 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,100 | 28.16 | 4.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 25.43 | 5.09 |
| Otto Porter | WSH | $6,000 | 30.06 | 5.01 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 34.23 | 4.89 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 35.90 | 4.85 |
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 |
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $6,800 | 27.72 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,900 | 27.86 | 4.72 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,500 | 25.95 | 4.72 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,400 | 25.31 | 4.69 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,100 | 19.20 | 4.68 |
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 |
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,400 | 30.16 | 4.71 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,100 | 24.75 | 4.85 |
| Festus Ezeli | POR | $3,500 | 16.91 | 4.83 |
| 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.