Friday, March 11, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Derrick Rose |
| SG | Evan Turner |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | JaMychal Green |
| Util | Victor Oladipo |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 289.46 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 50.68 | 4.69 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 50.58 | 5.16 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 50.41 | 4.89 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 49.04 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,000 | 18.35 | 6.12 |
| Donald Sloan | BKN | $4,200 | 25.65 | 6.11 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,000 | 35.63 | 5.94 |
| C.J. Watson | ORL | $3,400 | 20.00 | 5.88 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 51.62 | 4.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,200 | 42.56 | 5.91 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 35.52 | 5.07 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 33.76 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,000 | 32.79 | 6.56 |
| E’Twaun Moore | CHI | $4,200 | 26.94 | 6.41 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,200 | 20.50 | 6.41 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $4,700 | 28.62 | 6.09 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,500 | 49.39 | 4.70 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,500 | 40.14 | 4.72 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,100 | 36.17 | 5.93 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $6,900 | 34.33 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,200 | 20.76 | 6.49 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,100 | 36.17 | 5.93 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,500 | 19.44 | 5.55 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 34.09 | 5.50 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,800 | 43.37 | 4.43 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,700 | 35.90 | 6.30 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 33.92 | 4.24 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,800 | 33.45 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,700 | 35.90 | 6.30 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ORL | $3,900 | 23.38 | 6.00 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,400 | 19.94 | 5.86 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,600 | 32.35 | 5.78 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 46.28 | 5.64 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $8,200 | 45.06 | 5.50 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,800 | 43.40 | 5.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 42.26 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,800 | 32.81 | 5.66 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 46.28 | 5.64 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,800 | 43.40 | 5.56 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,500 | 24.94 | 5.54 |
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.