Thursday, February 25, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Evan Turner |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Jared Sullinger |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | Jae Crowder |
| Util | Victor Oladipo |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 279.17 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 51.19 | 4.65 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 50.47 | 5.20 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 49.81 | 4.79 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,500 | 34.17 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $4,100 | 25.00 | 6.10 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,600 | 21.24 | 5.90 |
| Raul Neto | UTA | $3,400 | 19.28 | 5.67 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $4,800 | 26.77 | 5.58 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 48.91 | 4.66 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 42.72 | 5.70 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,200 | 34.83 | 6.70 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,000 | 34.74 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,200 | 34.83 | 6.70 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,400 | 32.41 | 6.00 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 42.72 | 5.70 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,000 | 34.74 | 4.96 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $9,800 | 48.29 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,700 | 41.58 | 5.40 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 35.24 | 5.87 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,100 | 31.54 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $6,000 | 35.24 | 5.87 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,700 | 41.58 | 5.40 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 23.88 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $9,800 | 48.29 | 4.93 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 44.61 | 4.46 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,300 | 32.87 | 4.50 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 32.46 | 3.77 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,200 | 30.02 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,000 | 21.15 | 5.29 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $3,300 | 16.57 | 5.02 |
| Jonas Jerebko | BOS | $3,100 | 15.39 | 4.96 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $3,700 | 18.19 | 4.92 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,700 | 42.88 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,600 | 41.47 | 5.46 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,800 | 35.04 | 6.04 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,400 | 34.27 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,800 | 35.04 | 6.04 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,700 | 42.88 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,600 | 41.47 | 5.46 |
| Omer Asik | NO | $3,400 | 18.57 | 5.46 |
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.