Monday, April 11, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Nene |
| Util | Shelvin Mack |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 285.79 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 43.50 | 4.22 |
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $6,700 | 36.52 | 5.45 |
| Rajon Rondo | SAC | $8,000 | 36.16 | 4.52 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,600 | 34.13 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Sloan | BKN | $3,000 | 21.22 | 7.07 |
| Aaron Brooks | CHI | $3,000 | 20.44 | 6.81 |
| Shelvin Mack | UTA | $5,200 | 34.01 | 6.54 |
| Brandon Jennings | ORL | $3,000 | 19.44 | 6.48 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 50.39 | 4.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $7,500 | 41.70 | 5.56 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,900 | 41.20 | 5.97 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 36.62 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,900 | 26.25 | 6.73 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,500 | 28.85 | 6.41 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,300 | 32.56 | 6.14 |
| Garrett Temple | WSH | $3,100 | 18.97 | 6.12 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 46.86 | 4.59 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,600 | 46.04 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $9,700 | 41.68 | 4.30 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,000 | 33.29 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | NO | $3,700 | 23.81 | 6.43 |
| Marcus Thornton | WSH | $3,000 | 19.11 | 6.37 |
| Jordan Hamilton | NO | $4,500 | 28.35 | 6.30 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,200 | 20.01 | 6.25 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,600 | 43.69 | 5.08 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,700 | 32.81 | 5.76 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,700 | 32.22 | 5.65 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,300 | 31.89 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Acy | SAC | $3,100 | 23.33 | 7.53 |
| Nene | WSH | $3,700 | 25.79 | 6.97 |
| Jason Smith | ORL | $3,000 | 17.69 | 5.90 |
| John Henson | MIL | $3,300 | 19.22 | 5.82 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 42.18 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,800 | 39.58 | 5.07 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,300 | 33.12 | 5.26 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,600 | 31.81 | 5.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,000 | 20.61 | 6.87 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $3,900 | 22.61 | 5.80 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,100 | 23.29 | 5.68 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,600 | 31.81 | 5.68 |
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.