Friday, February 19, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Rodney Hood |
| SF | Chandler Parsons |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Evan Turner |
| F | Amar’e Stoudemire |
| Util | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 283.39 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 53.82 | 4.85 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,800 | 49.52 | 4.59 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 46.30 | 5.03 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,600 | 41.46 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,200 | 38.47 | 6.20 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,500 | 32.94 | 5.99 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $5,800 | 33.85 | 5.84 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,500 | 25.17 | 5.59 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 50.93 | 4.81 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 37.32 | 5.04 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 34.84 | 4.84 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,400 | 33.35 | 6.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,400 | 33.35 | 6.18 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,300 | 31.41 | 5.93 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,800 | 21.78 | 5.73 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,800 | 21.70 | 5.71 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,300 | 45.89 | 4.46 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,600 | 38.35 | 4.46 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,300 | 37.43 | 5.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,100 | 37.36 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,300 | 37.43 | 5.94 |
| Jerami Grant | PHI | $5,000 | 27.91 | 5.58 |
| Alonzo Gee | NO | $3,200 | 17.68 | 5.53 |
| Kyle Anderson | SA | $3,100 | 16.96 | 5.47 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,000 | 54.03 | 4.91 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,700 | 38.75 | 5.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,700 | 36.61 | 3.77 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $7,100 | 31.27 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar’e Stoudemire | MIA | $4,200 | 30.68 | 7.30 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,700 | 38.75 | 5.78 |
| Nene | WSH | $4,100 | 23.59 | 5.75 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,500 | 29.03 | 5.28 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 48.16 | 5.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,300 | 41.08 | 5.63 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,900 | 40.83 | 5.92 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 39.85 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,400 | 26.80 | 6.09 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,600 | 27.81 | 6.05 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $6,900 | 40.83 | 5.92 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,500 | 32.26 | 5.87 |
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.