Saturday, March 12, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Hollis Thompson |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Frank Kaminsky |
| G | George Hill |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.37 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 51.48 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 49.74 | 5.08 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 49.05 | 4.54 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 41.62 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | IND | $4,700 | 30.17 | 6.42 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $4,300 | 24.86 | 5.78 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $4,200 | 24.27 | 5.78 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,800 | 27.66 | 5.76 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 49.61 | 4.68 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 37.30 | 5.33 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 36.35 | 4.91 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,500 | 34.80 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $4,000 | 31.31 | 7.83 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,700 | 22.01 | 5.95 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,300 | 24.56 | 5.71 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $3,800 | 21.41 | 5.63 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $8,700 | 52.30 | 6.01 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,500 | 47.77 | 4.55 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,000 | 40.88 | 5.11 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,500 | 40.33 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,400 | 20.67 | 6.08 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $8,700 | 52.30 | 6.01 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,600 | 26.87 | 5.84 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,200 | 34.81 | 5.61 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,800 | 44.30 | 4.52 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 36.47 | 5.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 35.22 | 4.40 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,700 | 34.51 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Humphries | ATL | $3,100 | 23.43 | 7.56 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $6,300 | 36.47 | 5.79 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ORL | $3,900 | 21.93 | 5.62 |
| Nene | WSH | $3,800 | 21.28 | 5.60 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 46.17 | 5.63 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 37.88 | 4.80 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $8,100 | 36.52 | 4.51 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $7,000 | 36.21 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ORL | $3,000 | 17.87 | 5.96 |
| Ian Mahinmi | IND | $4,700 | 26.66 | 5.67 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 46.17 | 5.63 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,400 | 24.40 | 5.55 |
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.