Friday, November 18, 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 | Iman Shumpert |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SF | C.J. Miles |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Patrick Patterson |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Myles Turner |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 350.73 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 55.82 | 4.90 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 41.95 | 4.51 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 40.82 | 4.49 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 40.62 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,100 | 25.93 | 5.08 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 28.19 | 4.95 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 55.82 | 4.90 |
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $3,600 | 17.42 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.68 | 4.86 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.33 | 4.44 |
| Tyreke Evans | NO | $6,900 | 31.47 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.35 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $4,700 | 24.52 | 5.22 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.68 | 4.86 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 47.98 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.92 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 39.69 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 36.35 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,100 | 31.15 | 5.11 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,400 | 22.10 | 5.02 |
| T.J. Warren | PHX | $6,000 | 30.06 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.92 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 39.87 | 4.53 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.05 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 37.12 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,500 | 27.37 | 4.98 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,900 | 18.75 | 4.81 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.05 | 4.76 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,700 | 22.38 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,800 | 43.95 | 4.48 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 35.95 | 4.49 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,700 | 35.31 | 4.59 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 33.80 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,200 | 20.85 | 4.96 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,700 | 22.95 | 4.88 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,100 | 24.78 | 4.86 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 29.54 | 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.