NBA DraftKings Picks for Monday, December 26, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SF | Nicolas Batum |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Paul Millsap |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Robert Covington |
| Flex | Gary Harris |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 266.61 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 54.37 | 4.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 52.75 | 4.98 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 42.62 | 4.39 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,900 | 42.67 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,900 | 42.67 | 5.40 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $5,800 | 30.55 | 5.27 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 42.05 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 54.37 | 4.69 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 38.83 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 38.04 | 4.58 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,200 | 36.85 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,100 | 22.78 | 5.55 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 38.83 | 5.18 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,700 | 24.12 | 5.13 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 38.83 | 5.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,200 | 36.85 | 4.49 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 35.47 | 4.49 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 34.61 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 38.83 | 5.18 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,300 | 26.44 | 4.99 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 21.35 | 4.97 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 34.61 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 54.73 | 4.72 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 52.70 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.97 | 4.56 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 39.27 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 28.99 | 5.58 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 21.77 | 4.95 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,100 | 34.92 | 4.92 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 34.61 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 54.73 | 4.72 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 52.70 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.97 | 4.56 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 39.27 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 31.86 | 5.14 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 28.30 | 5.05 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,100 | 34.92 | 4.92 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 25.27 | 4.95 |
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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