Thursday, March 3, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
New to DraftKings? Click Here.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Archie Goodwin |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Mirza Teletovic |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Raymond Felton |
| F | P.J. Tucker |
| Util | Stephen Curry |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 281.60 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,800 | 58.55 | 5.42 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 53.10 | 4.74 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,200 | 40.28 | 4.91 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 35.45 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Goodwin | PHX | $4,000 | 25.62 | 6.41 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,700 | 21.99 | 5.94 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $4,200 | 23.24 | 5.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,800 | 58.55 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,300 | 39.00 | 7.36 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,100 | 30.78 | 4.34 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,900 | 30.40 | 3.85 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $4,500 | 26.53 | 5.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,300 | 39.00 | 7.36 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $4,500 | 26.53 | 5.90 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $4,600 | 25.84 | 5.62 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,900 | 25.40 | 5.18 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,300 | 50.03 | 4.86 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,700 | 40.39 | 5.25 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,800 | 34.38 | 5.06 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $5,700 | 32.68 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $5,700 | 32.68 | 5.73 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHX | $4,700 | 24.95 | 5.31 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,700 | 40.39 | 5.25 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,500 | 17.78 | 5.08 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 56.10 | 5.24 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,800 | 45.99 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,900 | 35.76 | 4.02 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,200 | 32.36 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 56.10 | 5.24 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,200 | 32.36 | 5.22 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,200 | 16.14 | 5.04 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,900 | 29.38 | 4.98 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,300 | 42.26 | 5.09 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $5,600 | 28.74 | 5.13 |
| Zaza Pachulia | DAL | $5,400 | 24.61 | 4.56 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,700 | 23.81 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHX | $5,600 | 28.74 | 5.13 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,300 | 42.26 | 5.09 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,700 | 23.81 | 5.07 |
| Tim Duncan | SA | $4,800 | 22.64 | 4.72 |
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.