Friday, January 15, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 52.78 | 5.61 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,700 | 43.89 | 4.10 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,900 | 42.85 | 5.42 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | MIL | $7,200 | 38.03 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,500 | 29.33 | 6.52 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,300 | 20.27 | 6.14 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,200 | 30.43 | 5.85 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 52.78 | 5.61 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,700 | 49.90 | 5.74 |
| James Harden | HOU | $9,700 | 42.85 | 4.42 |
| Tyreke Evans | NO | $8,000 | 40.57 | 5.07 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 35.17 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $5,000 | 30.85 | 6.17 |
| Garrett Temple | WSH | $4,700 | 28.38 | 6.04 |
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,900 | 23.57 | 6.04 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,700 | 27.24 | 5.80 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 44.70 | 4.52 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $7,200 | 42.36 | 5.88 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $9,800 | 41.94 | 4.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $6,700 | 39.47 | 5.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,800 | 28.79 | 6.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $6,700 | 39.47 | 5.89 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $7,200 | 42.36 | 5.88 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHX | $4,600 | 27.02 | 5.87 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 34.63 | 4.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,300 | 34.03 | 3.30 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,300 | 32.77 | 5.20 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $7,100 | 31.44 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Jones | HOU | $4,700 | 29.65 | 6.31 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,000 | 23.73 | 5.93 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,000 | 29.03 | 5.81 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $4,100 | 22.26 | 5.43 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,400 | 43.39 | 5.17 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,600 | 37.99 | 5.00 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,400 | 37.39 | 5.05 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,900 | 33.66 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,000 | 29.55 | 9.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $4,100 | 25.93 | 6.33 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $3,200 | 19.31 | 6.04 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $4,600 | 26.87 | 5.84 |
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.