Sunday, December 25, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Stephen Curry |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SG | Manu Ginobili |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Steven Adams |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 356.46 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 60.82 | 4.83 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,400 | 40.82 | 4.86 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 40.79 | 4.74 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,000 | 37.86 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | CHI | $5,400 | 28.70 | 5.31 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $5,800 | 29.68 | 5.12 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,400 | 40.82 | 4.86 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,600 | 60.82 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 31.04 | 4.70 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 29.90 | 4.60 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,400 | 29.29 | 4.58 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 28.50 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Young | LAL | $4,700 | 22.86 | 4.86 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $6,600 | 31.04 | 4.70 |
| Lou Williams | LAL | $5,700 | 26.49 | 4.65 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $6,500 | 29.90 | 4.60 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,100 | 47.37 | 4.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 45.84 | 4.83 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 39.67 | 4.96 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,600 | 36.54 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | LAL | $4,700 | 24.94 | 5.31 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 39.67 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,500 | 45.84 | 4.83 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,600 | 36.54 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,400 | 41.05 | 4.89 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $7,500 | 33.34 | 4.44 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,400 | 32.76 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,400 | 32.76 | 5.12 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,400 | 41.05 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,000 | 19.05 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 41.34 | 4.54 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.71 | 4.76 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 33.72 | 4.62 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,500 | 31.23 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,000 | 24.45 | 4.89 |
| Pau Gasol | SA | $6,500 | 31.23 | 4.80 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.71 | 4.76 |
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.