Monday, December 5, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | John Wall |
| SG | J.R. Smith |
| SG | Anthony Morrow |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | Ryan Anderson |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 369.13 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 59.63 | 4.73 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 45.41 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 42.31 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.79 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $4,900 | 27.70 | 5.65 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $4,600 | 25.78 | 5.60 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,000 | 32.70 | 5.45 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 52.73 | 4.63 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 47.16 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 36.71 | 4.27 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,900 | 35.75 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,700 | 20.60 | 5.57 |
| Troy Daniels | MEM | $4,200 | 22.18 | 5.28 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,500 | 28.74 | 5.23 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,900 | 35.75 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,400 | 49.21 | 4.73 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,400 | 47.19 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 42.56 | 4.73 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 40.40 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,000 | 21.85 | 5.46 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $5,200 | 27.83 | 5.35 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,200 | 27.26 | 5.24 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,300 | 21.96 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,900 | 55.74 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.76 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 37.43 | 4.80 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,500 | 34.94 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,000 | 26.71 | 5.34 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,100 | 21.67 | 5.29 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,700 | 23.95 | 5.09 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,800 | 29.55 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,400 | 39.04 | 6.10 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,300 | 37.21 | 5.10 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 33.21 | 4.43 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,900 | 32.60 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,400 | 39.04 | 6.10 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,700 | 26.47 | 5.63 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,700 | 29.59 | 5.19 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 26.32 | 5.16 |
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.