Monday, February 22, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Evan Turner |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Jerian Grant |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 273.32 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 48.17 | 4.50 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 44.26 | 4.61 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 37.63 | 4.53 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,100 | 34.88 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | IND | $5,700 | 33.61 | 5.90 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,100 | 34.88 | 5.72 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | MIL | $6,000 | 33.09 | 5.52 |
| Jose Calderon | NY | $4,200 | 22.99 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 34.37 | 4.77 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,100 | 34.18 | 4.81 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,100 | 33.94 | 6.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.71 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,100 | 33.94 | 6.65 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,200 | 30.88 | 5.94 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,200 | 29.34 | 5.64 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $6,000 | 32.67 | 5.45 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,700 | 42.83 | 4.42 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,600 | 38.14 | 4.43 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,100 | 37.75 | 5.32 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 36.80 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,100 | 23.63 | 5.76 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,700 | 19.95 | 5.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,100 | 37.75 | 5.32 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,200 | 26.53 | 5.10 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,700 | 36.21 | 5.40 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,900 | 34.33 | 3.86 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 32.36 | 4.43 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 31.80 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,700 | 36.21 | 5.40 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,900 | 30.30 | 5.14 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $4,600 | 22.79 | 4.95 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,900 | 18.84 | 4.83 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 42.71 | 5.03 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 42.66 | 5.61 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,400 | 38.68 | 5.23 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $7,100 | 36.76 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHX | $4,600 | 27.33 | 5.94 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 42.66 | 5.61 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,300 | 23.13 | 5.38 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $5,400 | 28.61 | 5.30 |
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.