Friday, November 11, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Isaiah Thomas |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Gerald Henderson |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SF | LeBron James |
| SF | Otto Porter |
| PF | Patrick Patterson |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 351.97 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 53.65 | 4.67 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 43.71 | 4.70 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,000 | 41.22 | 4.58 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 41.02 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | UTA | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $4,000 | 19.86 | 4.96 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,200 | 39.70 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 43.71 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 44.23 | 4.91 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,900 | 35.86 | 5.20 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 32.79 | 4.62 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,200 | 27.57 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SA | $4,500 | 23.60 | 5.24 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,900 | 35.86 | 5.20 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,400 | 27.50 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,000 | 44.23 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 47.56 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,900 | 42.81 | 4.81 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 36.43 | 4.92 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,600 | 35.51 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WSH | $6,000 | 32.30 | 5.38 |
| C.J. Miles | IND | $4,400 | 22.73 | 5.16 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,400 | 36.43 | 4.92 |
| Joe Johnson | UTA | $4,200 | 20.47 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,700 | 39.65 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 36.09 | 4.81 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,900 | 31.49 | 4.56 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 29.10 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Layman | POR | $3,600 | 17.95 | 4.99 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $4,000 | 19.76 | 4.94 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $4,400 | 21.49 | 4.88 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,000 | 19.40 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,500 | 41.88 | 4.41 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 37.29 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 33.41 | 4.52 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 31.67 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Nogueira | TOR | $3,700 | 21.95 | 5.93 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $5,200 | 29.56 | 5.68 |
| Roy Hibbert | CHA | $3,600 | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $4,100 | 20.56 | 5.01 |
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.