Thursday, December 8, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Joe Johnson |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | Wilson Chandler |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Will Barton |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Flex | Rajon Rondo |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 275.97 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 47.98 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 40.38 | 4.44 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 40.06 | 4.66 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 38.98 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,400 | 28.46 | 6.47 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $3,700 | 22.90 | 6.19 |
| Langston Galloway | NO | $3,900 | 22.03 | 5.65 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $4,900 | 26.03 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,700 | 40.61 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 38.51 | 4.43 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,200 | 33.65 | 4.67 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 32.77 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,600 | 24.33 | 6.76 |
| Langston Galloway | NO | $3,900 | 22.03 | 5.65 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 30.69 | 5.38 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,900 | 19.14 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 44.31 | 4.43 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,700 | 40.61 | 4.67 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,100 | 37.04 | 4.57 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,200 | 33.53 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,600 | 24.33 | 6.76 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,200 | 33.53 | 5.41 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 30.69 | 5.38 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,800 | 24.93 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $12,100 | 58.24 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 44.31 | 4.43 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 36.59 | 4.63 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,200 | 33.53 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,200 | 33.53 | 5.41 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,800 | 24.93 | 5.19 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,300 | 27.78 | 5.24 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 28.14 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $12,100 | 58.24 | 4.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.34 | 4.49 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,600 | 37.15 | 5.63 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 37.27 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,600 | 37.15 | 5.63 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 28.14 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $12,100 | 58.24 | 4.81 |
| Boris Diaw | UTA | $3,700 | 17.91 | 4.84 |
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.