Tuesday, December 27, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Rodney McGruder |
| SG | Gerald Green |
| SF | Gordon Hayward |
| SF | Justise Winslow |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 356.78 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $13,000 | 59.76 | 4.60 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,900 | 40.23 | 5.09 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $6,700 | 31.07 | 4.64 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.82 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 30.82 | 5.50 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,700 | 19.34 | 5.23 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,900 | 40.23 | 5.09 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $4,700 | 23.36 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.98 | 4.74 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 27.20 | 4.77 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,200 | 27.14 | 4.38 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $6,000 | 26.90 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 27.20 | 4.77 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.98 | 4.74 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,400 | 20.87 | 4.74 |
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,500 | 20.48 | 4.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 40.29 | 5.16 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,700 | 30.54 | 4.56 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,400 | 25.95 | 4.80 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,200 | 25.94 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,800 | 40.29 | 5.16 |
| Luol Deng | LAL | $5,000 | 24.94 | 4.99 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,200 | 25.94 | 4.99 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 24.71 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,100 | 28.28 | 4.64 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 26.32 | 4.87 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $6,200 | 25.95 | 4.19 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,500 | 25.37 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 26.32 | 4.87 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,900 | 23.21 | 4.74 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,100 | 19.07 | 4.65 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,100 | 28.28 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,200 | 41.71 | 4.53 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 38.88 | 4.92 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 36.28 | 4.65 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 35.79 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,300 | 23.54 | 5.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 38.88 | 4.92 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $3,600 | 17.03 | 4.73 |
| Nene Hilario | HOU | $3,500 | 16.29 | 4.65 |
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.