Wednesday, April 6, 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 | Jordan Hamilton |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Alexis Ajinca |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Jose Calderon |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.17 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 48.21 | 4.55 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,300 | 40.74 | 4.38 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 40.39 | 4.64 |
| John Wall | WSH | $9,800 | 37.79 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,600 | 25.47 | 7.07 |
| Tim Frazier | NO | $4,600 | 32.09 | 6.98 |
| Donald Sloan | BKN | $3,000 | 20.10 | 6.70 |
| Brandon Jennings | ORL | $3,200 | 20.50 | 6.41 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 51.63 | 4.78 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 42.05 | 5.68 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $7,100 | 37.51 | 5.28 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,600 | 29.15 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $4,000 | 26.87 | 6.72 |
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,300 | 19.39 | 5.88 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,400 | 42.05 | 5.68 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,000 | 28.00 | 5.60 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,000 | 46.11 | 4.61 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,900 | 44.64 | 4.51 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,700 | 38.67 | 5.02 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,300 | 36.73 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Gee | NO | $3,000 | 22.19 | 7.40 |
| Jordan Hamilton | NO | $4,200 | 30.18 | 7.19 |
| Sergey Karasev | BKN | $3,000 | 17.84 | 5.95 |
| Luke Babbitt | NO | $4,700 | 27.87 | 5.93 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,400 | 34.09 | 5.33 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,300 | 31.99 | 6.04 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NY | $6,600 | 31.13 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,000 | 30.83 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hickson | WSH | $3,000 | 22.50 | 7.50 |
| Nene | WSH | $3,800 | 24.72 | 6.51 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,300 | 31.99 | 6.04 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,400 | 26.20 | 5.96 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 39.54 | 5.73 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 36.26 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,500 | 35.07 | 4.68 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $6,100 | 29.91 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $4,900 | 28.81 | 5.88 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $4,400 | 25.56 | 5.81 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 39.54 | 5.73 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $4,300 | 24.58 | 5.72 |
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.