Saturday, February 27, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Raul Neto |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Trevor Ariza |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Evan Turner |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 278.67 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 53.19 | 4.97 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 52.09 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 49.40 | 5.15 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,400 | 37.19 | 5.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $4,000 | 26.20 | 6.55 |
| Raul Neto | UTA | $3,100 | 19.34 | 6.24 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,600 | 27.03 | 5.88 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,400 | 37.19 | 5.81 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 52.26 | 5.12 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,200 | 34.29 | 6.59 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 32.48 | 5.16 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 32.39 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,200 | 34.29 | 6.59 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,400 | 31.14 | 5.77 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,700 | 19.44 | 5.25 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $5,000 | 26.19 | 5.24 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,100 | 47.39 | 4.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,800 | 40.81 | 5.23 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,600 | 36.75 | 4.84 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,000 | 32.72 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 32.29 | 5.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,800 | 40.81 | 5.23 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,400 | 32.28 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,600 | 36.75 | 4.84 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 44.48 | 4.45 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,800 | 39.80 | 5.85 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,500 | 34.96 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,400 | 34.22 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,800 | 39.80 | 5.85 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,100 | 21.25 | 5.18 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,700 | 27.17 | 4.77 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,500 | 30.52 | 4.70 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,500 | 42.56 | 5.67 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 42.47 | 4.94 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,500 | 41.61 | 4.90 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,900 | 41.14 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,500 | 42.56 | 5.67 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,500 | 25.05 | 5.57 |
| Miles Plumlee | MIL | $3,400 | 18.92 | 5.56 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $4,700 | 24.72 | 5.26 |
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.