Monday, December 12, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | John Wall |
| PG | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Marcus Thornton |
| SG | Randy Foye |
| SF | Paul George |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| PF | Nikola Jokic |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 339.30 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 45.29 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,500 | 41.00 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 40.50 | 4.55 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 40.17 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,100 | 26.15 | 5.13 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,400 | 26.62 | 4.93 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $3,700 | 18.17 | 4.91 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $6,200 | 30.02 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 54.29 | 4.76 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 47.00 | 4.80 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.09 | 4.48 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $6,300 | 36.33 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAL | $6,300 | 36.33 | 5.77 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 28.84 | 5.24 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,100 | 21.43 | 5.23 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $5,400 | 27.75 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $8,500 | 39.55 | 4.65 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,000 | 34.13 | 4.88 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 32.43 | 5.07 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,500 | 25.61 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Robinson III | IND | $3,600 | 20.28 | 5.63 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,400 | 32.43 | 5.07 |
| Luol Deng | LAL | $3,700 | 18.16 | 4.91 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $7,000 | 34.13 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 43.58 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,600 | 30.01 | 5.36 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,200 | 29.02 | 4.68 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,400 | 28.26 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,600 | 30.01 | 5.36 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,500 | 22.93 | 5.10 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,100 | 25.96 | 5.09 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,500 | 22.58 | 5.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 53.89 | 4.90 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 41.45 | 4.76 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,200 | 34.49 | 4.79 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,900 | 32.84 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,700 | 23.88 | 5.08 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,100 | 30.27 | 4.96 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 53.89 | 4.90 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,700 | 27.42 | 4.81 |
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.