Friday, March 18, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SF | Chandler Parsons |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Jared Sullinger |
| G | Tim Frazier |
| F | Trevor Ariza |
| Util | Draymond Green |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.46 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 50.50 | 4.90 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,500 | 49.80 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.31 | 4.93 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,700 | 42.87 | 6.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $3,400 | 33.57 | 9.87 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,300 | 21.75 | 6.59 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,700 | 42.87 | 6.40 |
| Brandon Jennings | ORL | $4,300 | 26.36 | 6.13 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 48.41 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 34.95 | 4.60 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 34.08 | 5.41 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 33.03 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,000 | 24.09 | 6.02 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,200 | 30.54 | 5.87 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $4,400 | 25.23 | 5.73 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $4,900 | 28.01 | 5.72 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,100 | 47.16 | 4.67 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,300 | 42.11 | 4.53 |
| Chandler Parsons | DAL | $6,500 | 37.21 | 5.72 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,300 | 28.98 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,800 | 25.45 | 6.70 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,100 | 19.89 | 6.42 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,100 | 19.44 | 6.27 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,600 | 26.63 | 5.79 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,200 | 60.74 | 5.95 |
| Anthony Davis | NO | $10,000 | 46.81 | 4.68 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 37.50 | 4.69 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 35.73 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | ORL | $4,100 | 30.61 | 7.47 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,800 | 23.51 | 6.19 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,200 | 60.74 | 5.95 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 35.73 | 5.76 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 40.50 | 4.88 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 37.28 | 4.60 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $6,800 | 36.07 | 5.30 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $7,500 | 35.18 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $4,000 | 23.89 | 5.97 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,600 | 32.20 | 5.75 |
| Andrew Bogut | GS | $4,200 | 23.39 | 5.57 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $6,800 | 36.07 | 5.30 |
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.