Monday, March 7, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Cody Zeller |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Chandler Parsons |
| Util | E’Twaun Moore |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.10 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 52.76 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 48.74 | 5.03 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,700 | 40.09 | 5.21 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,000 | 39.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | IND | $4,800 | 30.48 | 6.35 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIL | $4,400 | 27.71 | 6.30 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $4,000 | 23.84 | 5.96 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,700 | 33.67 | 5.91 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 40.72 | 5.43 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,800 | 39.11 | 5.75 |
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,300 | 34.81 | 6.57 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,100 | 32.26 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | NO | $5,300 | 34.81 | 6.57 |
| Manu Ginobili | SA | $4,000 | 25.97 | 6.49 |
| E’Twaun Moore | CHI | $4,600 | 28.92 | 6.29 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,200 | 18.74 | 5.86 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $8,200 | 52.62 | 6.42 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,600 | 42.79 | 4.46 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,200 | 41.38 | 5.05 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 40.67 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $8,200 | 52.62 | 6.42 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,800 | 38.05 | 5.60 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,400 | 18.58 | 5.47 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,000 | 21.53 | 5.38 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,200 | 54.90 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 40.24 | 4.02 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,500 | 39.62 | 6.10 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,400 | 36.02 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,500 | 39.62 | 6.10 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,400 | 36.02 | 5.63 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $3,900 | 21.85 | 5.60 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,300 | 18.10 | 5.48 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,300 | 44.54 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 42.45 | 5.11 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,500 | 40.37 | 5.38 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 39.74 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,300 | 24.65 | 5.73 |
| Omer Asik | NO | $3,000 | 16.78 | 5.59 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,500 | 40.37 | 5.38 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,300 | 44.54 | 5.37 |
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.