Sunday, April 3, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Tim Frazier |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Nene |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Victor Oladipo |
| F | Thomas Robinson |
| Util | Gorgui Dieng |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 287.17 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,700 | 47.38 | 4.43 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 43.77 | 4.56 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,900 | 42.25 | 4.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,300 | 41.77 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $4,200 | 28.77 | 6.85 |
| Ronnie Price | PHX | $3,200 | 21.07 | 6.58 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $4,700 | 29.88 | 6.36 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,400 | 27.86 | 6.33 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 49.25 | 4.65 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,700 | 44.77 | 5.81 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,500 | 38.01 | 5.07 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,400 | 37.92 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ennis | NO | $3,500 | 26.66 | 7.62 |
| E’Twaun Moore | CHI | $3,500 | 23.26 | 6.65 |
| Langston Galloway | NY | $3,400 | 22.01 | 6.47 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $4,000 | 25.48 | 6.37 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,400 | 47.96 | 4.61 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 46.03 | 4.51 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,400 | 45.00 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 38.95 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Gee | NO | $3,000 | 22.16 | 7.39 |
| Sergey Karasev | BKN | $3,000 | 21.86 | 7.29 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $4,700 | 28.98 | 6.17 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,600 | 21.71 | 6.03 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 35.13 | 4.13 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,500 | 35.01 | 5.39 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,400 | 34.69 | 5.42 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,600 | 33.41 | 5.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Robinson | BKN | $4,100 | 30.76 | 7.50 |
| Willie Reed | BKN | $3,000 | 18.80 | 6.27 |
| Nene | WSH | $3,900 | 24.14 | 6.19 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,100 | 30.53 | 5.99 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,600 | 42.40 | 5.58 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,400 | 40.80 | 4.86 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 40.57 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,600 | 36.71 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,000 | 22.68 | 5.67 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,600 | 42.40 | 5.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,600 | 36.71 | 5.56 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $4,400 | 24.48 | 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.