Friday, February 26, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Chandler Parsons |
| PF | Myles Turner |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 284.03 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 44.68 | 4.65 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,200 | 42.92 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 39.67 | 4.72 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $7,300 | 39.62 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | NY | $3,000 | 18.43 | 6.14 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,300 | 31.76 | 5.99 |
| Jose Calderon | NY | $4,100 | 24.45 | 5.96 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $5,400 | 31.51 | 5.83 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 38.56 | 5.59 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,000 | 32.58 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 32.19 | 4.29 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $6,000 | 31.44 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,700 | 22.60 | 6.11 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $4,500 | 25.60 | 5.69 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 38.56 | 5.59 |
| Kobe Bryant | LAL | $5,600 | 30.09 | 5.37 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,500 | 41.22 | 4.34 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,300 | 40.99 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,500 | 37.19 | 4.38 |
| Danilo Gallinari | DEN | $6,800 | 33.85 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kelly | LAL | $3,000 | 17.28 | 5.76 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,200 | 33.74 | 5.44 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,300 | 23.12 | 5.38 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,000 | 21.35 | 5.34 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 54.10 | 5.10 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 42.25 | 7.04 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $7,100 | 32.26 | 4.54 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 32.03 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 42.25 | 7.04 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $4,100 | 23.43 | 5.71 |
| Nene | WSH | $4,000 | 21.86 | 5.46 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 54.10 | 5.10 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,700 | 43.37 | 6.47 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 42.74 | 5.41 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,600 | 42.50 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 41.27 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WSH | $6,700 | 43.37 | 6.47 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 42.74 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 41.27 | 5.36 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,500 | 23.56 | 5.24 |
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.