Saturday, April 16, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | George Hill |
| SG | Evan Turner |
| SF | Kent Bazemore |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Amir Johnson |
| Util | Avery Bradley |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 271.06 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,600 | 44.86 | 4.23 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,700 | 42.51 | 3.97 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,300 | 33.56 | 4.60 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,200 | 32.86 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | IND | $3,000 | 20.54 | 6.85 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,200 | 26.93 | 6.41 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $5,500 | 29.10 | 5.29 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,300 | 27.95 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 46.63 | 4.32 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,100 | 33.51 | 6.57 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,200 | 33.46 | 6.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 32.00 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,500 | 23.10 | 6.60 |
| Evan Turner | BOS | $5,100 | 33.51 | 6.57 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $5,200 | 33.46 | 6.43 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $2,700 | 16.59 | 6.14 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,000 | 42.93 | 4.29 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,400 | 34.27 | 4.08 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,000 | 28.40 | 5.68 |
| Jae Crowder | BOS | $5,600 | 27.89 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,200 | 21.05 | 6.58 |
| James Johnson | TOR | $3,000 | 18.93 | 6.31 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,000 | 18.48 | 6.16 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,000 | 28.40 | 5.68 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,300 | 41.96 | 5.06 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,700 | 35.93 | 4.13 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,400 | 28.52 | 5.28 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $4,400 | 26.48 | 6.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 17.11 | 6.58 |
| Luis Scola | TOR | $3,000 | 18.77 | 6.26 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,200 | 19.35 | 6.05 |
| Amir Johnson | BOS | $4,400 | 26.48 | 6.02 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | ATL | $6,700 | 33.69 | 5.03 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,200 | 30.74 | 5.91 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $6,000 | 29.19 | 4.87 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,300 | 28.02 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | TOR | $3,000 | 20.47 | 6.82 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,700 | 24.82 | 6.71 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,200 | 30.74 | 5.91 |
| Ian Mahinmi | IND | $4,300 | 24.68 | 5.74 |
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.