Wednesday, March 9, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Archie Goodwin |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Mario Chalmers |
| F | Jabari Parker |
| Util | Nik Stauskas |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.91 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 52.93 | 5.04 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 49.80 | 5.08 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 48.01 | 4.45 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 40.44 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,700 | 22.94 | 6.20 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $5,200 | 32.17 | 6.19 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,800 | 29.34 | 6.11 |
| Archie Goodwin | PHX | $3,600 | 21.74 | 6.04 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 52.83 | 4.94 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 37.52 | 5.07 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 36.80 | 5.26 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,200 | 33.61 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $4,900 | 31.12 | 6.35 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,900 | 23.98 | 6.15 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,300 | 19.84 | 6.01 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $4,800 | 28.44 | 5.92 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $8,700 | 50.59 | 5.81 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,600 | 48.98 | 4.62 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 43.12 | 4.36 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | MEM | $4,400 | 26.79 | 6.09 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,000 | 36.05 | 6.01 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $8,700 | 50.59 | 5.81 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHX | $4,200 | 23.85 | 5.68 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,400 | 57.03 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,700 | 41.24 | 4.25 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 35.66 | 5.66 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,500 | 33.39 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,500 | 27.25 | 6.06 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,400 | 19.40 | 5.71 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 35.66 | 5.66 |
| David Lee | DAL | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 45.01 | 5.36 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 42.44 | 5.51 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $8,000 | 37.53 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,600 | 26.64 | 5.79 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $6,600 | 36.51 | 5.53 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,900 | 32.50 | 5.51 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 42.44 | 5.51 |
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.