NBA DraftKings Picks for Thursday, December 22, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| PF | Jeff Green |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Flex | Lou Williams |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 260.92 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 47.00 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 44.94 | 5.16 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,400 | 37.91 | 5.12 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $7,700 | 36.95 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 44.94 | 5.16 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,200 | 47.00 | 5.11 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,400 | 37.91 | 5.12 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 27.89 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 30.50 | 4.84 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,800 | 30.08 | 5.19 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,000 | 29.45 | 4.91 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,800 | 27.56 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,800 | 30.08 | 5.19 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,000 | 29.45 | 4.91 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 30.50 | 4.84 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,200 | 20.35 | 4.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 47.45 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 37.94 | 4.80 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 36.99 | 4.68 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 36.10 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,600 | 25.43 | 5.53 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,800 | 19.39 | 5.10 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,700 | 23.42 | 4.98 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 47.45 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 37.94 | 4.80 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,800 | 35.25 | 4.52 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,500 | 30.22 | 4.65 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,200 | 28.87 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,000 | 24.98 | 5.00 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 37.94 | 4.80 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,700 | 17.62 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,200 | 19.92 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,300 | 47.21 | 5.08 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 34.96 | 4.37 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 33.11 | 4.47 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 33.97 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,300 | 47.21 | 5.08 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,700 | 23.49 | 5.00 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 33.97 | 5.07 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,700 | 17.62 | 4.76 |
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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