Thursday, March 10, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Patrick Patterson |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Derrick Rose |
| F | Mirza Teletovic |
| Util | Alex Len |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 267.45 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 42.50 | 4.89 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $6,300 | 38.08 | 6.04 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $6,500 | 37.63 | 5.79 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,700 | 34.66 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $6,300 | 38.08 | 6.04 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $6,500 | 37.63 | 5.79 |
| Archie Goodwin | PHX | $3,300 | 18.59 | 5.63 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $4,300 | 23.49 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 33.01 | 4.40 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $5,600 | 32.86 | 5.87 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 23.51 | 4.12 |
| E’Twaun Moore | CHI | $4,400 | 23.33 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $5,600 | 32.86 | 5.87 |
| E’Twaun Moore | CHI | $4,400 | 23.33 | 5.30 |
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,700 | 18.58 | 5.02 |
| Danny Green | SA | $4,500 | 21.16 | 4.70 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 40.14 | 4.10 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,400 | 39.91 | 4.75 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,600 | 27.29 | 5.93 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,000 | 24.36 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,600 | 27.29 | 5.93 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,200 | 16.99 | 5.31 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHX | $4,200 | 22.03 | 5.25 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,500 | 17.91 | 5.12 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 33.52 | 4.30 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 31.31 | 4.41 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $6,700 | 28.81 | 4.30 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,200 | 28.12 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,500 | 21.53 | 6.15 |
| Luis Scola | TOR | $3,000 | 17.34 | 5.78 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,900 | 22.06 | 4.50 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 31.31 | 4.41 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,300 | 44.89 | 5.41 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $6,900 | 34.62 | 5.02 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,800 | 32.68 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $6,100 | 28.72 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timofey Mozgov | CLE | $3,300 | 18.15 | 5.50 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,300 | 44.89 | 5.41 |
| Bismack Biyombo | TOR | $3,600 | 19.29 | 5.36 |
| Tim Duncan | SA | $4,400 | 23.37 | 5.31 |
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.