Wednesday, March 16, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Chandler Parsons |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| C | Jared Sullinger |
| G | Andrew Wiggins |
| F | Gorgui Dieng |
| Util | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.17 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 50.10 | 4.82 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,500 | 48.18 | 4.59 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 47.52 | 4.90 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 41.76 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $4,300 | 25.39 | 5.90 |
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $6,200 | 35.75 | 5.77 |
| Jerian Grant | NY | $3,100 | 17.59 | 5.67 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,600 | 37.31 | 5.65 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 46.53 | 4.56 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,100 | 45.92 | 5.67 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 37.83 | 5.04 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,900 | 36.96 | 6.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,700 | 35.99 | 6.31 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,900 | 36.96 | 6.26 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,700 | 22.40 | 6.05 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $8,100 | 45.92 | 5.67 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,300 | 47.70 | 4.63 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,500 | 41.04 | 4.32 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,600 | 40.36 | 4.69 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,400 | 36.93 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,200 | 20.19 | 6.31 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,300 | 19.40 | 5.88 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $3,600 | 20.83 | 5.79 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,400 | 36.93 | 5.77 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 58.60 | 5.53 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 45.39 | 4.54 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,700 | 36.33 | 4.72 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,900 | 34.71 | 5.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $4,900 | 32.52 | 6.64 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,900 | 34.71 | 5.88 |
| Kris Humphries | ATL | $3,200 | 18.20 | 5.69 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,600 | 58.60 | 5.53 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,100 | 40.70 | 5.03 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 39.91 | 5.39 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,800 | 37.70 | 4.83 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $6,000 | 36.93 | 6.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $6,000 | 36.93 | 6.16 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,200 | 23.25 | 5.54 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 39.91 | 5.39 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,000 | 21.55 | 5.39 |
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.