Wednesday, December 28, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Derrick Rose |
| SG | Jamal Crawford |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Evan Turner |
| Flex | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 260.20 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 49.92 | 4.85 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 43.85 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 40.35 | 4.64 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 39.71 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,300 | 22.41 | 5.21 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| Derrick Rose | NY | $6,400 | 32.73 | 5.11 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $5,800 | 28.96 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 38.00 | 4.42 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,600 | 37.08 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 37.42 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $5,000 | 25.63 | 5.13 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 28.98 | 5.08 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $4,100 | 20.07 | 4.90 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 46.85 | 4.68 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 38.68 | 4.96 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,600 | 37.08 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,500 | 37.42 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,500 | 22.39 | 4.97 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 28.98 | 5.08 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 31.97 | 5.07 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 38.68 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 55.83 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,300 | 53.25 | 4.71 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.65 | 4.80 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 39.89 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 37.32 | 5.33 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 55.83 | 5.08 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 39.89 | 5.11 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 26.49 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 55.83 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,300 | 53.25 | 4.71 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.65 | 4.80 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 37.32 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,000 | 37.32 | 5.33 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 55.83 | 5.08 |
| Serge Ibaka | ORL | $6,300 | 32.05 | 5.09 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,000 | 25.22 | 5.04 |
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.