Wednesday, February 10, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Hollis Thompson |
| SF | Ryan Kelly |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Avery Bradley |
| F | Nicolas Batum |
| Util | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 277.20 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $11,000 | 50.02 | 4.55 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.30 | 4.81 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $7,000 | 40.26 | 5.75 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 40.14 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Sloan | BKN | $4,300 | 25.59 | 5.95 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,100 | 29.71 | 5.83 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,700 | 32.82 | 5.76 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $7,000 | 40.26 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 45.72 | 4.40 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 34.62 | 4.50 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 34.55 | 5.40 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 32.18 | 5.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,600 | 32.18 | 5.75 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,700 | 20.61 | 5.57 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,700 | 20.44 | 5.53 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 34.55 | 5.40 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 42.37 | 5.80 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,800 | 41.03 | 4.19 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 37.24 | 5.10 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 34.50 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,400 | 21.05 | 6.19 |
| Ryan Kelly | LAL | $3,100 | 19.14 | 6.18 |
| Mike Dunleavy | CHI | $3,100 | 18.45 | 5.95 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 42.37 | 5.80 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,100 | 57.63 | 5.19 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,700 | 40.52 | 4.18 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 36.60 | 4.57 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,500 | 36.24 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,200 | 22.35 | 6.98 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,500 | 36.24 | 5.58 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,300 | 17.22 | 5.22 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,800 | 19.77 | 5.20 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $9,000 | 42.78 | 4.75 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 39.48 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 39.32 | 5.46 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 39.19 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHX | $4,400 | 25.38 | 5.77 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,200 | 39.32 | 5.46 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,600 | 25.05 | 5.45 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,800 | 36.43 | 5.36 |
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.