Saturday, December 10, 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 |
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | Ian Clark |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | John Henson |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 349.46 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 44.63 | 4.70 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,000 | 43.54 | 4.84 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 42.62 | 4.44 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 40.39 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $4,000 | 21.99 | 5.50 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,800 | 19.61 | 5.16 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,200 | 31.69 | 5.11 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,800 | 24.09 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 48.23 | 4.68 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 46.15 | 4.01 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 34.66 | 4.88 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 33.78 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 31.75 | 5.67 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,000 | 20.62 | 5.15 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,300 | 26.52 | 5.00 |
| Rodney Stuckey | IND | $3,800 | 18.85 | 4.96 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 48.39 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 45.00 | 4.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 42.05 | 4.89 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,200 | 39.99 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,600 | 24.33 | 5.29 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $3,600 | 18.45 | 5.12 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,000 | 20.19 | 5.05 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 48.39 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 37.28 | 4.78 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 34.21 | 4.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,300 | 33.64 | 5.34 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 32.00 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,500 | 24.60 | 5.47 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,400 | 29.26 | 5.42 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,300 | 33.64 | 5.34 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,500 | 23.73 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 48.03 | 4.29 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 43.57 | 4.95 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,400 | 41.64 | 4.96 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 34.09 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,400 | 23.63 | 5.37 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,700 | 24.81 | 5.28 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 26.41 | 5.18 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $4,400 | 22.75 | 5.17 |
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.