Saturday, December 17, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Kyle Korver |
| SG | Leandro Barbosa |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| C | Tristan Thompson |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 366.79 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 62.16 | 4.97 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 43.00 | 4.43 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 41.91 | 4.56 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,300 | 38.97 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,400 | 38.36 | 5.18 |
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $5,000 | 25.74 | 5.15 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,600 | 28.47 | 5.08 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 35.45 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 53.70 | 4.55 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 35.13 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 33.21 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,700 | 30.24 | 5.30 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
| Courtney Lee | NY | $4,100 | 20.97 | 5.11 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 33.21 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 50.98 | 5.00 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 44.29 | 4.47 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 38.24 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 36.85 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,800 | 20.80 | 5.47 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $6,000 | 32.70 | 5.45 |
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,300 | 22.44 | 5.22 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,500 | 22.83 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,400 | 39.18 | 4.66 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 38.91 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 36.54 | 4.46 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $8,000 | 35.23 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,900 | 31.94 | 5.41 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $4,800 | 24.05 | 5.01 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,700 | 18.06 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,700 | 27.72 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 41.30 | 4.64 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 36.88 | 4.55 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 36.29 | 4.77 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,300 | 30.46 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,900 | 25.57 | 5.22 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $6,300 | 30.46 | 4.83 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 36.29 | 4.77 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 30.35 | 4.67 |
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.