Tuesday, December 13, 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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SG | Iman Shumpert |
| SF | Andre Roberson |
| SF | Evan Turner |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 357.66 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 60.07 | 4.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 42.63 | 4.39 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 41.19 | 4.43 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $8,500 | 40.31 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $5,600 | 28.70 | 5.12 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,900 | 33.51 | 4.86 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,900 | 18.67 | 4.79 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,200 | 20.11 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,300 | 35.56 | 4.87 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 33.34 | 4.39 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 32.09 | 4.86 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,200 | 28.85 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 27.53 | 5.00 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 19.41 | 4.98 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $5,100 | 24.90 | 4.88 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,300 | 35.56 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 48.68 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,000 | 46.00 | 4.60 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,000 | 42.66 | 4.74 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 36.66 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $4,000 | 21.06 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $4,100 | 20.66 | 5.04 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $4,500 | 21.98 | 4.88 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 48.68 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,900 | 53.57 | 4.50 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 42.26 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 38.12 | 4.76 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $8,000 | 36.24 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,500 | 28.19 | 5.12 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 42.26 | 5.09 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $5,700 | 27.64 | 4.85 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 26.32 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 43.41 | 4.93 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,600 | 32.43 | 4.27 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,900 | 27.67 | 4.69 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,300 | 26.47 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,300 | 26.47 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 43.41 | 4.93 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,000 | 24.35 | 4.87 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 24.66 | 4.83 |
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.