Tuesday, December 6, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Sergio Rodríguez |
| SG | Troy Daniels |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Goran Dragic |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Flex | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 273.89 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 44.83 | 4.72 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 38.05 | 5.44 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,100 | 35.37 | 4.37 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,200 | 31.65 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $4,600 | 26.29 | 5.71 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 38.05 | 5.44 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,300 | 22.59 | 5.25 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,200 | 31.65 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,200 | 43.99 | 4.78 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,000 | 33.05 | 4.72 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,100 | 32.71 | 4.61 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,000 | 29.18 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | MEM | $4,200 | 23.67 | 5.63 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,700 | 19.82 | 5.36 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,500 | 27.55 | 5.01 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,700 | 28.72 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,200 | 43.99 | 4.78 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $8,100 | 40.69 | 5.02 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 36.22 | 4.36 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,600 | 34.43 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,100 | 23.15 | 5.65 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,700 | 24.22 | 5.15 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,600 | 28.45 | 5.08 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,900 | 29.82 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,600 | 38.06 | 5.01 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 34.13 | 5.25 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,500 | 31.89 | 4.91 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,300 | 31.20 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $3,500 | 20.32 | 5.81 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,100 | 23.15 | 5.65 |
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $3,600 | 20.95 | 5.82 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $4,600 | 25.49 | 5.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,100 | 47.56 | 5.23 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 40.83 | 4.39 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 38.67 | 5.16 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 37.46 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $3,600 | 20.95 | 5.82 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,100 | 47.56 | 5.23 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,400 | 32.80 | 5.13 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 34.13 | 5.25 |
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.