NBA FanDuel Picks for Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Anthony Morrow |
| SG | Marcus Thornton |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Kent Bazemore |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 366.72 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,500 | 61.90 | 4.95 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 44.55 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 42.29 | 4.41 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,100 | 37.43 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $5,600 | 29.46 | 5.26 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 35.70 | 5.10 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $6,000 | 30.06 | 5.01 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,300 | 36.29 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 54.95 | 4.58 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 49.64 | 4.87 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 32.72 | 4.54 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 49.64 | 4.87 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,300 | 25.72 | 4.85 |
| DeAndre Liggins | CLE | $3,500 | 16.25 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 51.65 | 5.06 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,400 | 41.16 | 4.90 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,900 | 33.94 | 4.30 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 33.16 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,400 | 23.95 | 5.44 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 33.16 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 51.65 | 5.06 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,800 | 24.30 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,200 | 53.97 | 4.82 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 40.99 | 5.06 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 33.20 | 5.19 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 25.52 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,400 | 33.20 | 5.19 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 40.99 | 5.06 |
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $3,500 | 17.10 | 4.89 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $5,100 | 24.82 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,800 | 48.18 | 4.46 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 43.98 | 4.89 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 36.13 | 4.46 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 34.63 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,600 | 23.17 | 5.04 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,800 | 23.91 | 4.98 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 43.98 | 4.89 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,900 | 23.76 | 4.85 |
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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