Wednesday, April 13, 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 | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Gorgui Dieng |
| Util | Shelvin Mack |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 273.59 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 43.93 | 4.14 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 38.84 | 4.46 |
| Jeff Teague | ATL | $6,400 | 34.13 | 5.33 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 33.85 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,800 | 27.41 | 7.21 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | CLE | $3,400 | 24.20 | 7.12 |
| D.J. Augustin | DEN | $3,600 | 25.15 | 6.99 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DET | $3,000 | 20.10 | 6.70 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 46.44 | 4.11 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 34.47 | 5.47 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $7,000 | 32.94 | 4.71 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,100 | 31.69 | 6.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Thompson | PHI | $3,400 | 27.42 | 8.06 |
| Terrence Ross | TOR | $3,000 | 23.35 | 7.78 |
| Ben McLemore | SAC | $3,000 | 21.48 | 7.16 |
| Nik Stauskas | PHI | $3,800 | 26.99 | 7.10 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 42.80 | 4.37 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,100 | 34.88 | 4.31 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,300 | 34.77 | 4.76 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHX | $5,500 | 32.17 | 5.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pierce | LAC | $3,100 | 20.83 | 6.72 |
| Jeff Green | LAC | $3,700 | 24.27 | 6.56 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,000 | 18.87 | 6.29 |
| Jordan Hamilton | NO | $4,400 | 27.31 | 6.21 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,500 | 42.45 | 4.99 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 36.32 | 4.22 |
| Markieff Morris | WSH | $5,600 | 32.34 | 5.78 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $5,500 | 31.50 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene | WSH | $3,700 | 25.87 | 6.99 |
| Chris McCullough | BKN | $3,400 | 23.71 | 6.97 |
| Jason Smith | ORL | $3,300 | 22.11 | 6.70 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,500 | 28.30 | 6.29 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 41.13 | 4.67 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 39.68 | 4.46 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,700 | 38.13 | 4.95 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,400 | 34.97 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | SA | $3,300 | 23.61 | 7.15 |
| Henry Sims | BKN | $3,700 | 25.67 | 6.94 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ORL | $3,400 | 21.25 | 6.25 |
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $4,400 | 27.50 | 6.25 |
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.