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 | Kemba Walker |
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Kyle Korver |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 345.58 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,900 | 42.67 | 5.40 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 42.62 | 4.39 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 42.05 | 5.26 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 40.67 | 4.67 |
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 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 52.75 | 4.98 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 38.83 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 38.04 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,100 | 22.78 | 5.55 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 38.83 | 5.18 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,700 | 24.12 | 5.13 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 28.54 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,200 | 36.85 | 4.49 |
| Paul George | IND | $7,900 | 35.47 | 4.49 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,500 | 31.56 | 4.85 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 30.34 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,300 | 26.44 | 4.99 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,300 | 21.35 | 4.97 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $5,000 | 24.51 | 4.90 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHO | $4,400 | 21.51 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,600 | 54.73 | 4.72 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 39.27 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,400 | 37.77 | 4.50 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 34.61 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 28.99 | 5.58 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,900 | 34.61 | 5.02 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,400 | 21.77 | 4.95 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,900 | 24.15 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 52.70 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 41.97 | 4.56 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,000 | 37.72 | 4.72 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,900 | 36.23 | 4.59 |
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 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $5,100 | 25.27 | 4.95 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,100 | 34.92 | 4.92 |
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.