Tuesday, April 5, 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 | James Ennis |
| SF | Kent Bazemore |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Nicolas Batum |
| F | Jabari Parker |
| Util | Goran Dragic |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.73 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 47.49 | 4.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 42.66 | 4.10 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,500 | 40.31 | 4.24 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 40.24 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NO | $4,200 | 31.08 | 7.40 |
| D.J. Augustin | DEN | $4,400 | 28.97 | 6.58 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIL | $3,500 | 21.86 | 6.25 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $5,500 | 33.44 | 6.08 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,500 | 42.75 | 5.70 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,900 | 38.26 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 34.40 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 33.06 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ennis | NO | $3,500 | 30.10 | 8.60 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,100 | 21.61 | 6.97 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $4,300 | 29.99 | 6.97 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $4,000 | 27.44 | 6.86 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,000 | 47.34 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,300 | 47.12 | 4.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,300 | 44.02 | 4.73 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $7,800 | 39.03 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kelly | LAL | $3,000 | 19.62 | 6.54 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,600 | 22.40 | 6.22 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,300 | 20.54 | 6.22 |
| James Johnson | TOR | $3,000 | 18.54 | 6.18 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,200 | 58.71 | 5.76 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 37.29 | 4.39 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,700 | 36.99 | 4.80 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,000 | 35.42 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Scola | TOR | $3,100 | 19.96 | 6.44 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,300 | 26.59 | 6.18 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,100 | 18.42 | 5.94 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,200 | 58.71 | 5.76 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,800 | 42.71 | 5.48 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 41.05 | 4.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,300 | 38.07 | 4.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 37.66 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $4,600 | 31.42 | 6.83 |
| Elton Brand | PHI | $3,000 | 20.39 | 6.80 |
| Tim Duncan | SA | $4,000 | 25.56 | 6.39 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 29.54 | 5.91 |
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.