Friday, December 9, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Tyler Johnson |
| SG | Andre Roberson |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Dwight Powell |
| G | Rodney McGruder |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Flex | Lou Williams |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 262.65 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,700 | 60.34 | 4.75 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.46 | 4.65 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 51.14 | 4.97 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 39.52 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,500 | 27.69 | 5.03 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,300 | 36.44 | 4.99 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 51.14 | 4.97 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,700 | 60.34 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 53.46 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,700 | 38.23 | 4.39 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 33.13 | 4.67 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,900 | 31.36 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 18.35 | 5.24 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $6,000 | 31.84 | 5.31 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,000 | 19.93 | 4.98 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,900 | 19.30 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 45.54 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 38.73 | 4.61 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,300 | 35.09 | 4.81 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 33.13 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,500 | 18.35 | 5.24 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,200 | 21.55 | 5.13 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.96 | 4.99 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,900 | 19.30 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 56.13 | 5.01 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 45.54 | 4.65 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 40.97 | 5.12 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 39.11 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,000 | 24.63 | 6.16 |
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $3,500 | 18.20 | 5.20 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 40.97 | 5.12 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 56.13 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 56.13 | 5.01 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 41.38 | 4.70 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 39.20 | 4.78 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 39.11 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,000 | 24.63 | 6.16 |
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $3,500 | 18.20 | 5.20 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 56.13 | 5.01 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,400 | 22.42 | 5.09 |
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.