Thursday, April 7, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Derrick Rose |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Mirza Teletovic |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Pau Gasol |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Thabo Sefolosha |
| Util | Gorgui Dieng |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 286.00 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 47.70 | 4.68 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,800 | 36.69 | 5.40 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 36.14 | 5.02 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,100 | 34.59 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Rose | CHI | $4,900 | 30.63 | 6.25 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,100 | 24.55 | 5.99 |
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,200 | 18.45 | 5.77 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,800 | 36.69 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 43.59 | 3.93 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 38.21 | 5.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,500 | 35.89 | 4.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 35.77 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 38.21 | 5.88 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,500 | 18.54 | 5.30 |
| Manu Ginobili | SA | $3,400 | 17.11 | 5.03 |
| Zach LaVine | MIN | $5,700 | 28.29 | 4.96 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 38.10 | 4.76 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $5,900 | 31.60 | 5.36 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $5,000 | 27.97 | 5.59 |
| Rudy Gay | SAC | $6,500 | 26.06 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,000 | 19.65 | 6.55 |
| James Johnson | TOR | $3,000 | 17.36 | 5.79 |
| Mirza Teletovic | PHX | $5,000 | 27.97 | 5.59 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,600 | 25.00 | 5.43 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $10,500 | 59.19 | 5.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,200 | 40.18 | 4.90 |
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,100 | 39.15 | 4.83 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,800 | 35.87 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Scola | TOR | $3,100 | 19.28 | 6.22 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $4,000 | 24.56 | 6.14 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,400 | 32.24 | 5.97 |
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,000 | 17.25 | 5.75 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 42.13 | 4.90 |
| Pau Gasol | CHI | $7,700 | 41.42 | 5.38 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 40.21 | 4.57 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,300 | 31.90 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | TOR | $3,600 | 22.16 | 6.16 |
| Tim Duncan | SA | $3,900 | 24.00 | 6.15 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,100 | 30.10 | 5.90 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHX | $5,000 | 27.72 | 5.54 |
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.