Tuesday, March 29, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Monta Ellis |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Courtney Lee |
| F | J.J. Hickson |
| Util | Brook Lopez |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 281.02 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 47.65 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,500 | 43.26 | 4.12 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,900 | 39.84 | 4.02 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $6,900 | 37.35 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,300 | 27.59 | 6.42 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,700 | 29.54 | 6.28 |
| Donald Sloan | BKN | $3,600 | 22.57 | 6.27 |
| Shane Larkin | BKN | $3,800 | 22.72 | 5.98 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,400 | 49.91 | 4.80 |
| Monta Ellis | IND | $6,300 | 38.29 | 6.08 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 38.20 | 5.16 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,500 | 35.34 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | CLE | $3,200 | 22.34 | 6.98 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,700 | 25.23 | 6.82 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $3,000 | 18.54 | 6.18 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $4,300 | 26.47 | 6.16 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,000 | 48.25 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,500 | 36.65 | 4.31 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 27.94 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,100 | 27.82 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Dunleavy | CHI | $3,100 | 15.93 | 5.14 |
| Harrison Barnes | GS | $4,100 | 20.28 | 4.95 |
| Sergey Karasev | BKN | $3,000 | 14.69 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,000 | 48.25 | 4.82 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 35.85 | 4.32 |
| Thaddeus Young | BKN | $6,700 | 32.65 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,800 | 32.44 | 4.77 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,300 | 30.15 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hickson | WSH | $3,000 | 20.72 | 6.91 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $3,300 | 20.75 | 6.29 |
| Nene | WSH | $4,000 | 23.68 | 5.92 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,000 | 29.57 | 5.91 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,200 | 43.28 | 6.01 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,300 | 37.75 | 5.17 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,800 | 37.59 | 4.82 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $6,200 | 31.59 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $3,700 | 22.44 | 6.07 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,200 | 43.28 | 6.01 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,700 | 21.08 | 5.70 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $4,700 | 26.58 | 5.66 |
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.