Friday, December 23, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Justise Winslow |
| Flex | Kevin Love |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 263.33 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,800 | 59.71 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 51.43 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 48.86 | 4.29 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 47.25 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,500 | 39.07 | 5.21 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,900 | 30.03 | 5.09 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 28.56 | 5.01 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,900 | 29.13 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 48.86 | 4.29 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,400 | 40.39 | 4.81 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,200 | 37.18 | 5.16 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 35.11 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,500 | 24.43 | 5.43 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,200 | 37.18 | 5.16 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,600 | 24.07 | 5.23 |
| Jodie Meeks | ORL | $3,500 | 17.50 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 50.87 | 5.04 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.62 | 4.91 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,400 | 40.39 | 4.81 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 40.11 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,600 | 25.58 | 5.56 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,700 | 25.95 | 5.52 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,500 | 24.43 | 5.43 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,300 | 27.95 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,700 | 56.53 | 4.83 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,300 | 47.74 | 4.22 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 40.84 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 40.35 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Robinson | LAL | $3,600 | 19.83 | 5.51 |
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,000 | 21.28 | 5.32 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,300 | 22.43 | 5.22 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,900 | 25.17 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,700 | 56.53 | 4.83 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,300 | 47.74 | 4.22 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,600 | 45.77 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 40.84 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,000 | 21.28 | 5.32 |
| Marreese Speights | LAC | $3,700 | 18.29 | 4.94 |
| Timofey Mozgov | LAL | $3,500 | 17.41 | 4.97 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $5,000 | 24.63 | 4.93 |
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.