Friday, April 8, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Hollis Thompson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Avery Bradley |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Util | Jordan Hamilton |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 282.75 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WSH | $9,500 | 42.01 | 4.42 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,000 | 41.84 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 36.29 | 5.04 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,800 | 35.32 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | NY | $3,600 | 24.68 | 6.86 |
| D.J. Augustin | DEN | $4,200 | 27.57 | 6.56 |
| Brandon Jennings | ORL | $3,100 | 19.64 | 6.34 |
| Ty Lawson | IND | $3,000 | 18.79 | 6.26 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,300 | 37.61 | 5.15 |
| Victor Oladipo | ORL | $6,900 | 36.94 | 5.35 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 35.28 | 4.77 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,600 | 33.83 | 6.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ennis | NO | $3,600 | 28.06 | 7.79 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,300 | 24.45 | 7.41 |
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $4,100 | 30.13 | 7.35 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,600 | 24.32 | 6.76 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,700 | 45.57 | 4.70 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,800 | 38.52 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,000 | 37.53 | 4.69 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 36.77 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hamilton | NO | $4,500 | 30.17 | 6.71 |
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,600 | 23.25 | 6.46 |
| Sergey Karasev | BKN | $3,000 | 18.03 | 6.01 |
| Metta World Peace | LAL | $3,000 | 16.99 | 5.66 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,700 | 37.15 | 5.54 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,800 | 33.51 | 4.30 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,300 | 32.55 | 5.17 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $5,900 | 31.99 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Arthur | DEN | $3,500 | 23.80 | 6.80 |
| Nene | WSH | $3,900 | 25.48 | 6.53 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,000 | 23.71 | 5.93 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $4,000 | 22.95 | 5.74 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,100 | 40.27 | 5.67 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,800 | 39.60 | 4.50 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,200 | 37.15 | 5.16 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,700 | 36.06 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | TOR | $3,600 | 22.36 | 6.21 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | DEN | $3,700 | 22.99 | 6.21 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,100 | 18.41 | 5.94 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,000 | 23.22 | 5.81 |
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.