Monday, February 29, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Darren Collison |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Wesley Johnson |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| G | Evan Turner |
| F | Trevor Ariza |
| Util | George Hill |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 296.14 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 52.99 | 4.77 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,900 | 45.86 | 4.63 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,600 | 43.39 | 4.52 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,700 | 35.59 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Collison | SAC | $5,400 | 35.36 | 6.55 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,400 | 32.09 | 5.94 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $5,200 | 30.75 | 5.91 |
| Raul Neto | UTA | $3,100 | 17.80 | 5.74 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,300 | 50.94 | 4.95 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 35.68 | 6.37 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 35.47 | 4.86 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,300 | 33.62 | 6.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 35.68 | 6.37 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,300 | 33.62 | 6.34 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,200 | 29.82 | 5.74 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,600 | 19.93 | 5.54 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,400 | 47.83 | 4.60 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,500 | 41.76 | 4.40 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,800 | 41.62 | 5.34 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 37.71 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,800 | 35.73 | 6.16 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,800 | 41.62 | 5.34 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,300 | 22.57 | 5.25 |
| Jerami Grant | PHI | $4,300 | 22.41 | 5.21 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 59.87 | 5.60 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,900 | 34.52 | 5.00 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,500 | 34.25 | 4.57 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $6,800 | 33.47 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,700 | 59.87 | 5.60 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $6,000 | 33.18 | 5.53 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $4,100 | 22.61 | 5.51 |
| Darrell Arthur | DEN | $3,700 | 19.79 | 5.35 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,300 | 41.71 | 5.71 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 41.47 | 5.25 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,400 | 41.22 | 5.57 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $7,100 | 34.69 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,300 | 41.71 | 5.71 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,400 | 41.22 | 5.57 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 41.47 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $5,400 | 27.79 | 5.15 |
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.