Monday, March 14, 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 | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Mirza Teletovic |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Reggie Jackson |
| F | Luol Deng |
| Util | Jimmy Butler |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 279.34 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 50.06 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.96 | 5.05 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 47.81 | 4.43 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 40.39 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray McCallum | MEM | $3,000 | 19.00 | 6.33 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $4,800 | 29.00 | 6.04 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 29.09 | 5.82 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,000 | 17.25 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 47.38 | 4.51 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,000 | 40.19 | 5.02 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 38.14 | 5.15 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 34.36 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | CHI | $4,500 | 27.34 | 6.08 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,700 | 21.69 | 5.86 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,300 | 30.86 | 5.82 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,000 | 17.07 | 5.69 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,500 | 48.24 | 4.59 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 41.14 | 4.16 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,300 | 36.28 | 5.76 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,200 | 35.46 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,300 | 20.76 | 6.29 |
| Mike Dunleavy | CHI | $4,000 | 24.42 | 6.11 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,300 | 36.28 | 5.76 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $3,200 | 18.37 | 5.74 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $9,900 | 45.87 | 4.63 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 35.08 | 4.50 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.23 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,800 | 34.40 | 5.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,400 | 28.59 | 6.50 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,800 | 34.40 | 5.93 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,600 | 20.09 | 5.58 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,000 | 21.58 | 5.40 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 44.88 | 5.47 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 40.85 | 5.17 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,000 | 37.91 | 4.74 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,800 | 37.19 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,300 | 24.18 | 5.62 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,800 | 20.96 | 5.52 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,200 | 23.03 | 5.48 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 44.88 | 5.47 |
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.