The top DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for 12/1/17 by Justin Bales. Expert NBA DFS advice, sleepers & player recommendations for DraftKings.

We have a large Friday slate, as we do most weeks. There are plenty of value options, and that is what this article is going to focus around. Outside of Andre Drummond, the other positions will be filled with some cheap or mid-priced options.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 12/1/17. The DFS lineup picks will include two seemingly mispriced guards, two seemingly mispriced forwards, one seemingly mispriced center.

If you have any questions or comments, let me know @BalesSJustin on Twitter. Let's get to it.

DraftKings DFS Guards

Elfrid Payton - PG, vs GS ($6,100)

Payton is a versatile point guard that has looked great on a per minute basis this season. Over the last 10 days, he is averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in only 28.1 minutes per game. He has played bigger minutes at home this season, and he is expected to play 30+ minutes tonight. He has elite upside for his price tag, especially in a fast paced matchup against the Golden State Warriors.

Denzel Valentine - SG/SF, vs SAC ($5,700)

Valentine is not an elite player, but he has been locked into big minutes. He has played at least 39 minutes in each of his last three games, contributing at least four points, rebounds, and assists in every game. He is a versatile player that has flashed triple double potential. He has taken double digit shots in two of his last four games, but he has only reached the free throw line once in his last 10 games. Still, he comes with more than enough upside for his price tag, and he can also be considered in cash games because of his guaranteed minutes.

DraftKings DFS Forwards

Jonathon Simmons - SG/SF, vs SF ($5,100)

Simmons has played 33 and 34 minutes in his last two games, and he will be locked into big minutes with Jonathan Isaac and Terrence Ross injured. Simmons is the type of player that thrives in a fast paced matchup, scoring 13 points with four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in only 26.3 minutes against the Golden State Warriors earlier this season. He will be locked into 30+ minutes tonight, and Simmons is a great option for his price tag on this slate.

Bam Adebayo - PF/C, vs CHA ($4,100)

Adebayo has been given limited opportunities this season, but he will be locked into as many minutes as he can handle with Hassan Whiteside injured. On the season, Adebayo is averaging 13.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 block on a per-36 minute basis. He played 31 minutes in his last game, and it would not be shocking if he plays 30+ minutes again tonight. He gets a tough matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, but he should have no problems hitting value for his low price tag.

DraftKings DFS Centers

Andre Drummond - C, vs WAS ($8,800)

Drummond is not going to come cheap, but that does not mean he is the wrong play. He is a consistent double double, averaging 16.8 points, 13.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.0 block, and 1.4 steals in 32.4 minutes per game over the last 10 days. He nearly double doubled in only 26.2 minutes against the Washington Wizards earlier this season, and that was seen as a bad game for Drummond. He should play better tonight, and he has flashed 20/20 potential. Drummond is a player that can be considered in all leagues.

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