Thursday, March 24, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Donald Sloan |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Thaddeus Young |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| G | Derrick Rose |
| F | Kristaps Porzingis |
| Util | Tim Frazier |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 279.27 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 48.63 | 4.72 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,500 | 45.41 | 4.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.01 | 4.89 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $6,800 | 34.38 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $3,700 | 29.20 | 7.89 |
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,500 | 24.01 | 6.86 |
| Shane Larkin | BKN | $3,000 | 20.44 | 6.81 |
| Donald Sloan | BKN | $3,700 | 24.72 | 6.68 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,200 | 39.28 | 5.46 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | BKN | $5,500 | 27.24 | 4.95 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 27.09 | 4.04 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $6,100 | 26.11 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,300 | 18.99 | 5.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,200 | 39.28 | 5.46 |
| Arron Afflalo | NY | $4,200 | 21.23 | 5.05 |
| Wayne Ellington | BKN | $3,000 | 15.10 | 5.03 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $9,900 | 48.35 | 4.88 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,200 | 42.02 | 4.57 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $8,000 | 39.32 | 4.92 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,500 | 35.81 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,800 | 23.74 | 6.25 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,700 | 21.73 | 5.87 |
| Mike Dunleavy | CHI | $3,100 | 17.81 | 5.75 |
| Alonzo Gee | NO | $3,000 | 16.68 | 5.56 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $6,900 | 34.41 | 4.99 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $7,000 | 32.45 | 4.64 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $5,400 | 30.91 | 5.72 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,600 | 28.01 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,600 | 23.98 | 6.66 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $5,400 | 30.91 | 5.72 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $4,400 | 24.18 | 5.50 |
| Taj Gibson | CHI | $5,100 | 26.96 | 5.29 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 39.37 | 5.11 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 38.35 | 5.25 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $5,600 | 30.84 | 5.51 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $5,900 | 27.46 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,000 | 18.05 | 6.02 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,600 | 21.03 | 5.84 |
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $3,000 | 16.58 | 5.53 |
| Robin Lopez | NY | $5,600 | 30.84 | 5.51 |
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.