Wednesday, November 9, 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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SG | Marcus Thornton |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | Joakim Noah |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 363.98 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 52.79 | 4.59 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,400 | 46.52 | 4.95 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 44.43 | 4.99 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 42.96 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 31.65 | 5.55 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 44.43 | 4.99 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,400 | 46.52 | 4.95 |
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,500 | 26.69 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 53.73 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 40.60 | 4.61 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 34.07 | 4.80 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,900 | 33.58 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,300 | 27.23 | 5.14 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,600 | 23.05 | 5.01 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,400 | 21.97 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 47.75 | 4.97 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,800 | 43.22 | 4.91 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,500 | 36.76 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,200 | 35.49 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,400 | 25.78 | 5.86 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 32.78 | 5.75 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,400 | 24.09 | 5.47 |
| Otto Porter | WSH | $5,200 | 26.82 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 41.02 | 4.83 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 37.52 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 37.41 | 4.45 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,400 | 33.56 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $3,700 | 20.58 | 5.56 |
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $5,300 | 28.15 | 5.31 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,300 | 22.63 | 5.26 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,600 | 32.98 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 40.14 | 4.61 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 37.97 | 4.69 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $8,200 | 36.76 | 4.48 |
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,000 | 30.43 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,400 | 23.70 | 5.39 |
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,000 | 30.43 | 5.07 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,100 | 25.79 | 5.06 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,800 | 23.81 | 4.96 |
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.