Friday, November 18, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Timofey Mozgov |
| G | Tim Frazier |
| F | Channing Frye |
| Flex | Mike Conley |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 273.15 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 55.82 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 40.82 | 4.49 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 40.62 | 4.23 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 41.95 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $3,600 | 17.42 | 4.84 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,100 | 25.93 | 5.08 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 28.19 | 4.95 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,200 | 34.49 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $9,200 | 44.68 | 4.86 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.33 | 4.44 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 30.98 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.35 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,700 | 28.19 | 4.95 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $7,000 | 34.70 | 4.96 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $4,700 | 24.52 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 47.98 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.92 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 39.69 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 36.35 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.35 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,300 | 34.89 | 4.78 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,400 | 20.29 | 4.61 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,900 | 27.75 | 4.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 47.98 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 46.92 | 4.84 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,800 | 43.95 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Frye | CLE | $4,100 | 19.03 | 4.64 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,400 | 24.98 | 4.63 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,600 | 17.06 | 4.74 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,100 | 19.46 | 4.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $9,800 | 43.95 | 4.48 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 39.05 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 37.12 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Zeller | BOS | $3,600 | 16.65 | 4.62 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 33.80 | 4.76 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,600 | 17.06 | 4.74 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,200 | 20.85 | 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.