Sunday, December 18, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | John Wall |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 339.67 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 45.02 | 4.55 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 42.33 | 4.60 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 39.04 | 4.59 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,100 | 35.68 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,200 | 22.22 | 5.29 |
| Sergio Rodríguez | PHI | $4,800 | 24.64 | 5.13 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,800 | 18.63 | 4.90 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,000 | 33.90 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 37.53 | 4.36 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 31.73 | 4.53 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 28.07 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
| Gerald Henderson | PHI | $3,500 | 17.28 | 4.94 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,100 | 20.18 | 4.92 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,600 | 26.71 | 4.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 41.32 | 4.98 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,700 | 33.00 | 4.29 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 28.61 | 4.54 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,500 | 27.14 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,400 | 23.70 | 5.39 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 26.49 | 5.30 |
| Jeff Green | ORL | $3,700 | 18.69 | 5.05 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 41.32 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 43.34 | 3.67 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 43.20 | 4.96 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,400 | 30.26 | 4.73 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,200 | 29.38 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 26.18 | 5.24 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,100 | 21.09 | 5.14 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 43.20 | 4.96 |
| David Lee | SA | $3,700 | 17.93 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 51.89 | 4.63 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 42.54 | 4.78 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,500 | 36.86 | 4.91 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,900 | 36.38 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $5,100 | 29.27 | 5.74 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,200 | 22.01 | 5.24 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,700 | 19.10 | 5.16 |
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.