NBA FanDuel Picks for Sunday, December 18, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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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.
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