Friday, March 25, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Jon Leuer |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Raymond Felton |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 290.95 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 44.81 | 4.27 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,400 | 43.97 | 5.23 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,700 | 43.65 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Knight | PHX | $7,500 | 40.60 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,000 | 19.67 | 6.56 |
| D.J. Augustin | DEN | $4,600 | 29.74 | 6.47 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIL | $3,800 | 23.28 | 6.13 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $3,600 | 21.56 | 5.99 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 50.50 | 4.86 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 39.69 | 5.67 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,400 | 35.43 | 4.79 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 34.58 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,600 | 24.13 | 6.70 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $3,800 | 24.45 | 6.43 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,400 | 27.95 | 6.35 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 39.69 | 5.67 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,600 | 48.88 | 5.09 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $5,700 | 29.37 | 5.15 |
| Matt Barnes | MEM | $4,900 | 28.25 | 5.77 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 27.48 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,000 | 23.76 | 5.94 |
| Matt Barnes | MEM | $4,900 | 28.25 | 5.77 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,900 | 22.30 | 5.72 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,300 | 59.03 | 5.73 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 43.24 | 6.09 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 37.58 | 4.82 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,100 | 37.13 | 6.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Leuer | PHX | $4,100 | 30.26 | 7.38 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,100 | 43.24 | 6.09 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,100 | 37.13 | 6.09 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,400 | 32.85 | 6.08 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 41.12 | 4.95 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 40.13 | 5.02 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,600 | 36.65 | 4.82 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $6,800 | 34.20 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Duncan | SA | $4,200 | 26.01 | 6.19 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $3,800 | 22.63 | 5.96 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $3,900 | 22.92 | 5.88 |
| Aron Baynes | DET | $3,000 | 15.84 | 5.28 |
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.