Saturday, December 31, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Austin Rivers |
| SG | Tony Allen |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Montrezl Harrell |
| G | Malcolm Brogdon |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Flex | Russell Westbrook |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 269.47 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 57.86 | 4.82 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 53.46 | 4.73 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.77 | 4.74 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,900 | 37.16 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $3,800 | 21.37 | 5.62 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,900 | 21.67 | 5.56 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,300 | 22.28 | 5.18 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | CHI | $4,000 | 20.35 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 53.46 | 4.73 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $8,000 | 39.57 | 4.95 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 39.28 | 4.57 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,900 | 31.69 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $3,900 | 21.67 | 5.56 |
| Raymond Felton | LAC | $3,800 | 21.37 | 5.62 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $4,600 | 24.12 | 5.24 |
| Justin Holiday | NY | $3,700 | 18.74 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,300 | 50.08 | 4.86 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $8,000 | 39.57 | 4.95 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 39.33 | 5.04 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 39.28 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,700 | 25.62 | 5.45 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,800 | 19.31 | 5.08 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 39.33 | 5.04 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $8,000 | 39.57 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 47.35 | 4.23 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 40.32 | 4.74 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $7,200 | 34.58 | 4.80 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,700 | 26.70 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,200 | 26.72 | 6.36 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,400 | 21.47 | 4.88 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $3,600 | 17.85 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 40.32 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,200 | 47.35 | 4.23 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 40.32 | 4.74 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 39.60 | 4.66 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 35.46 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | HOU | $4,200 | 26.72 | 6.36 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,700 | 24.19 | 5.15 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,500 | 40.32 | 4.74 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,100 | 24.91 | 4.88 |
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.