Wednesday, November 23, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Jonathan Gibson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Cody Zeller |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Nicolas Batum |
| Flex | Marreese Speights |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 270.83 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 56.80 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 54.16 | 4.67 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 41.97 | 4.51 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 39.83 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 28.19 | 4.95 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $4,700 | 22.10 | 4.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,900 | 34.20 | 4.33 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,400 | 28.59 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 54.16 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,400 | 42.90 | 4.56 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.59 | 4.48 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,700 | 32.40 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Gibson | DAL | $3,700 | 22.40 | 6.05 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,700 | 18.01 | 4.87 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 30.96 | 4.84 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,200 | 23.76 | 4.57 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.46 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 46.45 | 4.74 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 40.50 | 4.76 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 36.35 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,400 | 19.55 | 4.44 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,700 | 18.01 | 4.87 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 30.96 | 4.84 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $5,100 | 24.44 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 55.30 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 47.46 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 46.45 | 4.74 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,000 | 45.04 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 55.30 | 4.77 |
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,800 | 17.57 | 4.62 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $4,200 | 18.69 | 4.45 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 46.45 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 55.30 | 4.77 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,000 | 45.04 | 4.50 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 43.80 | 4.76 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 38.73 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,300 | 22.15 | 5.15 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,800 | 30.51 | 5.26 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 55.30 | 4.77 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,700 | 22.95 | 4.88 |
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.