Wednesday, March 2, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Avery Bradley |
| SF | Jerami Grant |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Jared Sullinger |
| G | Eric Gordon |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Elfrid Payton |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 297.83 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 51.58 | 4.61 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 49.26 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 46.44 | 4.89 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,700 | 43.48 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,000 | 19.83 | 6.61 |
| George Hill | IND | $5,200 | 31.77 | 6.11 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIL | $4,700 | 27.75 | 5.91 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,400 | 37.56 | 5.87 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,100 | 49.25 | 9.66 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 47.88 | 4.60 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 37.76 | 5.47 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 37.52 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,100 | 49.25 | 9.66 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,300 | 35.72 | 6.74 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,100 | 30.29 | 5.94 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,600 | 20.83 | 5.79 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,200 | 47.87 | 4.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,900 | 42.06 | 5.32 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 38.66 | 4.50 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,700 | 36.39 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | PHI | $4,700 | 26.88 | 5.72 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $6,100 | 33.03 | 5.41 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,000 | 31.93 | 5.32 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $7,900 | 42.06 | 5.32 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 55.85 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,100 | 44.74 | 4.43 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,800 | 37.99 | 5.59 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $7,000 | 34.57 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,300 | 25.43 | 5.91 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $4,000 | 22.64 | 5.66 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,800 | 37.99 | 5.59 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,800 | 26.46 | 5.51 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,700 | 43.22 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,500 | 40.88 | 4.81 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,600 | 39.45 | 5.19 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 39.41 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,300 | 28.37 | 5.35 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,400 | 23.10 | 5.25 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,600 | 39.45 | 5.19 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $6,000 | 30.84 | 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.