Thursday, December 1, 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 |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Andrew Harrison |
| F | JaMychal Green |
| Flex | Wesley Matthews |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 265.74 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.08 | 4.61 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 49.34 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 43.44 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 41.69 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,900 | 25.35 | 6.50 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $5,700 | 29.17 | 5.12 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $4,100 | 20.43 | 4.98 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,400 | 21.17 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 52.08 | 4.61 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 30.41 | 4.99 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,500 | 29.31 | 4.51 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $5,700 | 29.17 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,700 | 24.86 | 5.29 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $5,700 | 29.17 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 30.41 | 4.99 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | MIL | $4,100 | 20.43 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.89 | 4.89 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,700 | 45.25 | 4.66 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,600 | 38.09 | 5.01 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 30.40 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,600 | 38.09 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.89 | 4.89 |
| Troy Williams | MEM | $3,700 | 17.68 | 4.78 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,200 | 24.73 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.89 | 4.89 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,700 | 45.25 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 37.86 | 4.56 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 38.22 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,500 | 24.11 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 49.89 | 4.89 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,400 | 21.33 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 39.34 | 4.52 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,300 | 37.86 | 4.56 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 36.65 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 35.08 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,500 | 19.73 | 5.64 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,200 | 22.35 | 5.32 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,000 | 36.65 | 5.24 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,900 | 30.29 | 5.13 |
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.