Sunday, December 11, 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 | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Anthony Morrow |
| SG | Hollis Thompson |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 361.88 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 57.10 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.66 | 4.80 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,400 | 37.42 | 4.45 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,000 | 29.39 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,700 | 25.14 | 5.35 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 17.34 | 4.95 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 44.66 | 4.80 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 57.10 | 4.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $6,300 | 37.20 | 5.90 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,700 | 30.72 | 4.58 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,100 | 30.42 | 4.99 |
| Victor Oladipo | OKC | $6,300 | 30.04 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $6,300 | 37.20 | 5.90 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,000 | 20.61 | 5.15 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,100 | 30.42 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Knight | PHO | $4,500 | 21.96 | 4.88 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 47.17 | 4.62 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,700 | 39.00 | 5.06 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 29.58 | 4.77 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,400 | 27.70 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $3,700 | 19.46 | 5.26 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,000 | 25.99 | 5.20 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,400 | 27.70 | 5.13 |
| Solomon Hill | NO | $3,600 | 18.41 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $12,200 | 53.66 | 4.40 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,400 | 36.98 | 5.00 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.31 | 4.43 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 31.79 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 30.52 | 5.09 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,600 | 28.07 | 5.01 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,400 | 36.98 | 5.00 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 31.79 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 39.16 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 39.06 | 4.49 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 33.99 | 4.41 |
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,900 | 25.87 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,900 | 25.87 | 5.28 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 39.16 | 4.66 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,600 | 16.69 | 4.64 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,900 | 22.67 | 4.63 |
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.