Saturday, October 29, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| F | Trevor Booker |
| Flex | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 191.80 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIA | $9,500 | 46.72 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | OKC | $9,100 | 38.73 | 4.26 |
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $6,300 | 29.67 | 4.71 |
| Ricky Rubio | NY | $6,300 | 29.41 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | NY | $6,300 | 29.41 | 4.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIA | $9,500 | 46.72 | 4.92 |
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $6,300 | 29.67 | 4.71 |
| Tony Parker | ORL | $4,500 | 19.09 | 4.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | HOU | $8,200 | 33.26 | 4.06 |
| Dwyane Wade | HOU | $7,100 | 31.71 | 4.47 |
| Monta Ellis | LAL | $6,100 | 28.31 | 4.64 |
| Will Barton | MIN | $5,200 | 26.88 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | MIN | $5,200 | 26.88 | 5.17 |
| Monta Ellis | LAL | $6,100 | 28.31 | 4.64 |
| Evan Turner | OKC | $5,200 | 21.20 | 4.08 |
| Gerald Henderson | DAL | $4,100 | 15.78 | 3.85 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | IND | $9,900 | 43.22 | 4.37 |
| Paul George | LAL | $9,200 | 38.72 | 4.21 |
| Kawhi Leonard | ORL | $8,400 | 38.18 | 4.55 |
| Carmelo Anthony | CHI | $7,800 | 31.50 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | ATL | $3,500 | 16.75 | 4.79 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | NO | $3,900 | 20.86 | 5.35 |
| Will Barton | MIN | $5,200 | 26.88 | 5.17 |
| Evan Turner | OKC | $5,200 | 21.20 | 4.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | UTA | $9,800 | 45.72 | 4.67 |
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,800 | 52.39 | 4.85 |
| LeBron James | IND | $9,900 | 43.22 | 4.37 |
| Paul Millsap | DET | $8,100 | 40.19 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | MIN | $5,500 | 28.48 | 5.18 |
| Luis Scola | NO | $4,000 | 17.45 | 4.36 |
| Trevor Booker | NO | $4,900 | 0.00 | 4.44 |
| Thaddeus Young | LAL | $6,000 | 31.29 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | UTA | $9,800 | 45.72 | 4.67 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $8,700 | 41.62 | 4.78 |
| Anthony Davis | GS | $10,800 | 52.39 | 4.85 |
| Dwight Howard | DET | $7,600 | 41.06 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hamilton | NO | $4,800 | 22.81 | 4.75 |
| Luis Scola | NO | $4,000 | 17.45 | 4.36 |
| Pau Gasol | ORL | $6,800 | 30.80 | 4.53 |
| Tristan Thompson | IND | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
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.