Wednesday, February 24, 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 | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Vince Carter |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Util | Chandler Parsons |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 279.51 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 52.04 | 4.73 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 47.93 | 4.56 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 42.27 | 4.36 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,300 | 40.70 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | NY | $3,000 | 19.27 | 6.42 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,300 | 25.18 | 5.86 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,500 | 32.15 | 5.85 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,600 | 25.29 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,200 | 38.80 | 5.39 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,300 | 35.44 | 6.69 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $6,900 | 33.12 | 4.80 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.83 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,300 | 22.39 | 6.78 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,300 | 35.44 | 6.69 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,600 | 21.72 | 6.03 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,700 | 21.06 | 5.69 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $9,800 | 47.06 | 4.80 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,600 | 40.69 | 4.24 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 39.80 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 37.94 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | MEM | $3,400 | 21.63 | 6.36 |
| Ryan Kelly | LAL | $3,000 | 17.28 | 5.76 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,300 | 24.40 | 5.68 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,400 | 35.69 | 5.58 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,900 | 54.98 | 5.04 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,700 | 38.63 | 5.76 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,900 | 37.57 | 5.44 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 33.69 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,700 | 38.63 | 5.76 |
| Nene | WSH | $3,900 | 21.28 | 5.46 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,900 | 37.57 | 5.44 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,500 | 28.82 | 5.24 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 44.23 | 5.03 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 42.85 | 5.49 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 41.20 | 5.42 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 37.37 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,400 | 24.51 | 5.57 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 42.85 | 5.49 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $5,600 | 30.47 | 5.44 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 41.20 | 5.42 |
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.