Thursday, December 15, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Damian Lillard |
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Ian Clark |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| C | John Henson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 345.62 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 44.17 | 4.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 42.21 | 4.64 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,300 | 37.88 | 4.56 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,100 | 34.73 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $4,800 | 25.19 | 5.25 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,200 | 21.06 | 5.01 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,100 | 34.73 | 4.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 44.17 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 45.33 | 4.58 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,300 | 33.88 | 4.64 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 33.60 | 4.54 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 31.09 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | NO | $4,100 | 20.99 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 31.09 | 4.78 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,100 | 19.11 | 4.66 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,300 | 33.88 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.09 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.61 | 4.85 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 42.37 | 5.10 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,300 | 37.21 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,900 | 24.97 | 5.10 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 42.37 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.61 | 4.85 |
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $4,400 | 21.10 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $12,000 | 53.47 | 4.46 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $8,300 | 37.89 | 4.56 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 37.00 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $6,000 | 33.10 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $6,000 | 33.10 | 5.52 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 30.44 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,300 | 30.16 | 4.79 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,300 | 24.37 | 4.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 30.90 | 4.98 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,000 | 28.52 | 4.75 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,200 | 28.07 | 4.53 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $5,600 | 24.51 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,600 | 23.34 | 5.07 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 30.90 | 4.98 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 24.29 | 4.76 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,000 | 28.52 | 4.75 |
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.