Monday, December 19, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | Glenn Robinson III |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Zach LaVine |
| F | Kent Bazemore |
| Flex | Dennis Schroder |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 261.65 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 62.83 | 5.03 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 47.39 | 4.79 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,100 | 34.56 | 4.27 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,800 | 33.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 62.83 | 5.03 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,800 | 33.87 | 4.98 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 47.39 | 4.79 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $6,300 | 30.11 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 40.99 | 4.82 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 34.41 | 4.92 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,400 | 32.77 | 5.12 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,100 | 31.71 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,400 | 32.77 | 5.12 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 24.21 | 5.04 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,200 | 21.04 | 5.01 |
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $4,300 | 21.84 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 40.99 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 37.71 | 4.66 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 31.29 | 4.97 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 28.73 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 25.64 | 5.13 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,200 | 21.04 | 5.01 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 31.29 | 4.97 |
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $4,300 | 21.84 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 43.02 | 4.58 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 39.16 | 4.89 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 37.71 | 4.66 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 28.73 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,000 | 25.64 | 5.13 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 39.16 | 4.89 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,600 | 26.98 | 4.82 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,700 | 22.15 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 43.02 | 4.58 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 36.22 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,900 | 30.87 | 5.23 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 30.86 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,900 | 30.87 | 5.23 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,300 | 29.29 | 4.65 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 36.22 | 4.64 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 26.11 | 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.