Saturday, March 5, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Patty Mills |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Kris Humphries |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Evan Turner |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Zach LaVine |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 293.78 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,500 | 49.11 | 5.17 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $7,800 | 41.96 | 5.38 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,300 | 41.34 | 4.45 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,600 | 37.36 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,600 | 23.13 | 6.43 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,000 | 25.07 | 6.27 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,900 | 30.21 | 6.16 |
| Raul Neto | UTA | $3,000 | 18.23 | 6.08 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 49.30 | 4.70 |
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,300 | 39.92 | 7.53 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,700 | 34.38 | 6.03 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,000 | 32.74 | 6.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,300 | 39.92 | 7.53 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,000 | 32.74 | 6.55 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,000 | 18.63 | 6.21 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,700 | 34.38 | 6.03 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,900 | 42.47 | 5.38 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 40.80 | 5.04 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,300 | 39.96 | 4.81 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 38.75 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,400 | 19.24 | 5.66 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,100 | 22.46 | 5.48 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $6,600 | 35.72 | 5.41 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,900 | 42.47 | 5.38 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,100 | 55.39 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,600 | 42.54 | 4.43 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,600 | 37.81 | 5.73 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $7,000 | 35.99 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Humphries | ATL | $3,300 | 24.95 | 7.56 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,600 | 37.81 | 5.73 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,100 | 55.39 | 5.48 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $4,000 | 21.81 | 5.45 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,200 | 41.37 | 5.05 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,100 | 41.19 | 5.09 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 38.83 | 5.25 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 38.16 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,500 | 35.11 | 5.40 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $5,600 | 29.98 | 5.35 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $6,000 | 31.91 | 5.32 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 38.83 | 5.25 |
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.