Tuesday, November 22, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Tim Frazier |
| SG | C.J. McCollum |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Taj Gibson |
| G | Lou Williams |
| F | Thabo Sefolosha |
| Flex | Jrue Holiday |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 269.14 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 56.80 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 39.53 | 4.39 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,900 | 36.90 | 4.67 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.93 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,900 | 36.90 | 4.67 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,400 | 26.84 | 4.97 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $6,100 | 27.96 | 4.58 |
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $4,200 | 18.09 | 4.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 40.42 | 4.70 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 33.93 | 4.52 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,700 | 30.02 | 4.48 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,100 | 25.79 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,100 | 24.27 | 4.76 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,700 | 30.02 | 4.48 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,100 | 25.79 | 5.06 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 17.15 | 4.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,600 | 40.42 | 4.70 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,900 | 34.05 | 4.31 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,900 | 27.85 | 4.72 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,000 | 26.18 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $4,400 | 20.29 | 4.61 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,100 | 24.27 | 4.76 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,900 | 27.85 | 4.72 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,600 | 15.98 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 55.45 | 4.70 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,600 | 34.89 | 4.59 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,200 | 33.01 | 4.58 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 29.94 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 55.45 | 4.70 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,300 | 24.92 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 29.94 | 4.61 |
| Luol Deng | LAL | $3,900 | 16.40 | 4.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 55.45 | 4.70 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,900 | 36.54 | 4.63 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,300 | 25.64 | 4.84 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,300 | 24.92 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $4,900 | 23.16 | 4.73 |
| Joakim Noah | NY | $4,600 | 22.20 | 4.83 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,800 | 55.45 | 4.70 |
| Timofey Mozgov | LAL | $3,600 | 16.08 | 4.47 |
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.