Friday, December 30, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SG | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Otto Porter |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | T.J. McConnell |
| F | Joel Embiid |
| Flex | Anthony Davis |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 261.98 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 50.48 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 47.92 | 4.32 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,000 | 48.06 | 4.81 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,400 | 38.72 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,800 | 23.05 | 6.07 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,900 | 21.83 | 5.60 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,300 | 21.79 | 5.07 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,800 | 28.83 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 47.92 | 4.32 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 33.46 | 4.71 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,400 | 29.27 | 4.57 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 29.04 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,900 | 21.83 | 5.60 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.77 | 5.17 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,500 | 17.92 | 5.12 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 25.40 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 47.13 | 4.71 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,500 | 34.79 | 4.64 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,100 | 33.36 | 4.70 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 30.34 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.77 | 5.17 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 25.40 | 5.18 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 29.69 | 4.95 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $5,700 | 27.89 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 54.32 | 4.89 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 41.76 | 4.59 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 36.70 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,800 | 34.77 | 5.11 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 29.69 | 4.95 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 54.32 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 54.32 | 4.89 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 41.76 | 4.59 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $8,200 | 38.25 | 4.66 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,400 | 38.97 | 5.27 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $6,800 | 34.77 | 5.11 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,100 | 54.32 | 4.89 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,200 | 29.85 | 4.81 |
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.