Tuesday, April 12, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
New to DraftKings? Click Here.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Nik Stauskas |
| SF | Carmelo Anthony |
| PF | Zach Randolph |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Jonas Valanciunas |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 266.92 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 40.65 | 4.62 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 34.45 | 5.14 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,400 | 33.07 | 5.17 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,900 | 33.02 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | IND | $3,100 | 21.41 | 6.91 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,300 | 27.34 | 6.36 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $3,900 | 22.48 | 5.76 |
| Andre Miller | SA | $3,000 | 15.53 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,200 | 31.94 | 4.44 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,600 | 28.47 | 6.19 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $6,300 | 27.50 | 4.37 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,800 | 26.93 | 7.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,400 | 24.71 | 7.27 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,800 | 26.93 | 7.09 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,300 | 21.04 | 6.38 |
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,600 | 22.49 | 6.25 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,200 | 39.23 | 4.78 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,500 | 35.43 | 4.72 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,500 | 34.54 | 4.06 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,800 | 33.42 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | TOR | $3,000 | 18.35 | 6.12 |
| Tony Allen | MEM | $3,800 | 21.21 | 5.58 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,100 | 26.83 | 5.26 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $4,000 | 21.00 | 5.25 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,700 | 33.70 | 5.03 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,600 | 32.48 | 4.27 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,100 | 30.56 | 4.30 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,400 | 25.03 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,400 | 25.03 | 5.69 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,600 | 20.48 | 5.69 |
| Luis Scola | TOR | $3,000 | 15.41 | 5.14 |
| Jordan Hill | IND | $3,000 | 15.24 | 5.08 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 39.85 | 4.58 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,000 | 36.55 | 5.22 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 35.36 | 4.78 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,400 | 32.71 | 6.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | TOR | $3,200 | 21.02 | 6.57 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 29.80 | 6.08 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,400 | 32.71 | 6.06 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $4,000 | 23.28 | 5.82 |
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.