Wednesday, November 23, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SG | K.J. McDaniels |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Jon Leuer |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 352.62 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 56.80 | 4.90 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 41.97 | 4.51 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 39.83 | 4.53 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 39.58 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Gibson | DAL | $3,700 | 22.40 | 6.05 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,400 | 28.59 | 5.29 |
| George Hill | UTA | $6,300 | 32.57 | 5.17 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,500 | 23.27 | 5.17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,100 | 25.79 | 5.06 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,700 | 32.40 | 4.84 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,400 | 30.96 | 4.84 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,200 | 20.06 | 4.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 25.43 | 5.09 |
| T.J. Warren | PHX | $5,500 | 27.82 | 5.06 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,000 | 29.92 | 4.99 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,700 | 18.01 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 55.30 | 4.77 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 41.72 | 4.39 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.96 | 4.74 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 36.28 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,200 | 25.90 | 4.98 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,300 | 21.40 | 4.98 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 20.60 | 4.90 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,500 | 21.69 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 35.61 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,800 | 30.51 | 5.26 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,300 | 22.15 | 5.15 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 35.32 | 4.91 |
| 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.