Friday, December 16, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Sergio Rodríguez |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| PF | Jahlil Okafor |
| C | John Henson |
| G | Wesley Matthews |
| F | Robert Covington |
| Flex | Kyle Lowry |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 261.78 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 58.61 | 4.97 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 47.62 | 4.81 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 46.68 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 40.70 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Sessions | CHA | $4,300 | 22.34 | 5.20 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $5,000 | 25.27 | 5.05 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,100 | 20.83 | 5.08 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 58.61 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 58.61 | 4.97 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.07 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 39.01 | 4.64 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 34.42 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,600 | 28.79 | 5.14 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,800 | 19.21 | 5.05 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,900 | 29.84 | 5.06 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 58.61 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 43.07 | 4.79 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 34.42 | 4.65 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 32.20 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,300 | 24.02 | 5.58 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 32.20 | 5.11 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 24.71 | 4.94 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.59 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 54.69 | 4.63 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 51.93 | 4.72 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 40.80 | 4.92 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,900 | 39.23 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $5,100 | 29.49 | 5.78 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 32.20 | 5.11 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,600 | 22.68 | 4.93 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 24.30 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 54.69 | 4.63 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 51.93 | 4.72 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 40.38 | 4.39 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,800 | 40.52 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $5,100 | 29.49 | 5.78 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 34.79 | 4.97 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,300 | 35.66 | 4.88 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,200 | 29.82 | 4.81 |
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.