Tuesday, March 1, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Dwyane Wade |
| SF | Mirza Teletovic |
| PF | Ed Davis |
| C | Robin Lopez |
| G | Nicolas Batum |
| F | Joe Johnson |
| Util | Damian Lillard |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 276.76 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,900 | 55.33 | 5.08 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 48.24 | 5.02 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,700 | 36.22 | 4.70 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 33.48 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Larkin | BKN | $3,600 | 21.08 | 5.86 |
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,900 | 22.30 | 5.72 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,100 | 28.76 | 5.64 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,100 | 40.56 | 5.71 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 37.57 | 5.61 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,200 | 35.43 | 4.92 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,600 | 31.15 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,100 | 40.56 | 5.71 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 37.57 | 5.61 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $3,500 | 19.44 | 5.55 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $4,900 | 26.95 | 5.50 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 38.52 | 4.53 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,600 | 34.78 | 5.27 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $5,600 | 33.59 | 6.00 |
| Joe Johnson | MIA | $5,500 | 31.88 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Brown | LAL | $3,100 | 20.18 | 6.51 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $5,600 | 33.59 | 6.00 |
| Joe Johnson | MIA | $5,500 | 31.88 | 5.80 |
| Ryan Kelly | LAL | $3,000 | 16.14 | 5.38 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 38.14 | 4.44 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $6,900 | 34.37 | 4.98 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,800 | 32.06 | 4.11 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 31.92 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | DAL | $4,000 | 24.00 | 6.00 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,300 | 23.07 | 5.37 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $6,900 | 34.37 | 4.98 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,400 | 31.53 | 4.93 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,700 | 44.68 | 5.14 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,300 | 41.02 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 40.34 | 5.17 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,500 | 37.96 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | NY | $5,800 | 33.09 | 5.70 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $5,200 | 27.09 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 40.34 | 5.17 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,700 | 44.68 | 5.14 |
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.