Wednesday, March 23, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Mirza Teletovic |
| PF | Gorgui Dieng |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Ed Davis |
| Util | Alex Len |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 284.82 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 49.03 | 4.67 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,700 | 46.81 | 4.83 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 44.70 | 4.91 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,600 | 43.88 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,100 | 20.71 | 6.68 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,300 | 27.52 | 6.40 |
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,700 | 23.19 | 6.27 |
| D.J. Augustin | DEN | $4,800 | 29.94 | 6.24 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,000 | 48.31 | 4.83 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 39.47 | 5.98 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,700 | 37.88 | 4.92 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,500 | 36.12 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 39.47 | 5.98 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,200 | 30.56 | 5.88 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,800 | 22.19 | 5.84 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,200 | 24.25 | 5.77 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,500 | 44.67 | 4.70 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,300 | 40.12 | 4.83 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,400 | 37.94 | 4.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 35.50 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,800 | 26.58 | 6.99 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,000 | 25.13 | 6.28 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,500 | 28.23 | 6.27 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,800 | 21.56 | 5.67 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $7,100 | 38.68 | 5.45 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 37.31 | 4.72 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,000 | 36.67 | 6.11 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,600 | 35.71 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Leuer | PHX | $3,600 | 26.81 | 7.45 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,900 | 26.88 | 6.89 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,000 | 36.67 | 6.11 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $4,200 | 25.07 | 5.97 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,600 | 47.83 | 6.29 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 41.06 | 4.77 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $6,600 | 38.55 | 5.84 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,800 | 37.58 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,000 | 18.90 | 6.30 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,600 | 47.83 | 6.29 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,400 | 21.09 | 6.20 |
| Alex Len | PHX | $6,600 | 38.55 | 5.84 |
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.