Monday, March 21, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Marcus Morris |
| PF | Jabari Parker |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Nicolas Batum |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 293.67 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 49.20 | 4.78 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,600 | 41.88 | 4.36 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,600 | 37.80 | 4.97 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 37.79 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | DEN | $4,700 | 32.03 | 6.81 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,800 | 30.75 | 6.41 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,200 | 19.87 | 6.21 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | DEN | $5,700 | 33.56 | 5.89 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 40.29 | 5.76 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,700 | 36.06 | 4.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,700 | 35.88 | 4.66 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 35.12 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,600 | 22.37 | 6.21 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $4,400 | 26.35 | 5.99 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $4,000 | 23.18 | 5.80 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 40.29 | 5.76 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 49.50 | 5.05 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,200 | 40.91 | 4.45 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,600 | 39.79 | 4.63 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,300 | 39.70 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,600 | 21.27 | 5.91 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,500 | 24.83 | 5.52 |
| Doug McDermott | CHI | $4,100 | 22.47 | 5.48 |
| Mike Dunleavy | CHI | $3,500 | 18.25 | 5.21 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,400 | 60.73 | 5.84 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 38.12 | 4.89 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,200 | 37.89 | 4.62 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 36.62 | 5.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,800 | 34.58 | 5.96 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,200 | 36.62 | 5.91 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,400 | 60.73 | 5.84 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $4,800 | 27.42 | 5.71 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,600 | 48.19 | 6.34 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,400 | 40.95 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,600 | 36.22 | 4.77 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,600 | 35.35 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,600 | 48.19 | 6.34 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $3,800 | 22.27 | 5.86 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $3,500 | 20.34 | 5.81 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $5,500 | 30.56 | 5.56 |
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.