NBA FanDuel Picks for Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Jodie Meeks |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 352.52 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 47.25 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 42.99 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 40.03 | 4.77 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 37.81 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,300 | 37.42 | 5.13 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $4,200 | 21.51 | 5.12 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $5,000 | 24.98 | 5.00 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,500 | 37.48 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 54.87 | 4.99 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 50.71 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 41.17 | 4.79 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.56 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 26.84 | 5.59 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $4,300 | 22.27 | 5.18 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,500 | 22.49 | 5.00 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 54.87 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 52.73 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,900 | 44.82 | 4.53 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,400 | 39.41 | 4.69 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 38.10 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,500 | 24.81 | 5.51 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 52.73 | 5.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,200 | 21.24 | 5.06 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,200 | 25.47 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,500 | 46.55 | 4.05 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,800 | 39.35 | 5.04 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.04 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,900 | 32.39 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,900 | 32.39 | 5.49 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,100 | 26.12 | 5.12 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,700 | 23.98 | 5.10 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,600 | 28.48 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 48.63 | 4.34 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 43.68 | 4.85 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 38.55 | 5.01 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,200 | 37.99 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,200 | 37.99 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,800 | 34.81 | 5.12 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 32.25 | 5.12 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 27.94 | 5.08 |
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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