Monday, April 18, 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 | Raymond Felton |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Myles Turner |
| Util | Enes Kanter |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 251.33 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 43.57 | 4.19 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,700 | 41.88 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 29.79 | 4.03 |
| Deron Williams | DAL | $5,200 | 26.19 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | IND | $2,700 | 19.75 | 7.32 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $2,400 | 16.85 | 7.02 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,100 | 25.95 | 6.33 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $3,100 | 16.81 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 44.33 | 4.22 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,300 | 30.95 | 4.24 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 26.89 | 4.01 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $4,000 | 24.98 | 6.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,400 | 22.78 | 6.70 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $2,600 | 16.49 | 6.34 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $4,000 | 24.98 | 6.24 |
| Terrence Ross | TOR | $2,700 | 16.50 | 6.11 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,100 | 41.46 | 4.11 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,700 | 36.00 | 4.14 |
| Harrison Barnes | GS | $4,500 | 23.17 | 5.15 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 22.52 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | TOR | $2,500 | 18.93 | 7.57 |
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,000 | 21.31 | 7.10 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $3,700 | 20.65 | 5.58 |
| Harrison Barnes | GS | $4,500 | 23.17 | 5.15 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,900 | 36.51 | 4.10 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,600 | 29.94 | 5.35 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,400 | 25.29 | 5.75 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,100 | 24.60 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | HOU | $2,300 | 15.79 | 6.86 |
| Jason Thompson | TOR | $2,300 | 15.40 | 6.69 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,200 | 20.91 | 6.53 |
| Luis Scola | TOR | $3,000 | 18.69 | 6.23 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 31.54 | 5.73 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $6,300 | 29.39 | 4.67 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,100 | 27.84 | 5.46 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,800 | 23.47 | 6.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,800 | 23.47 | 6.18 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $2,500 | 15.38 | 6.15 |
| Bismack Biyombo | TOR | $3,000 | 18.16 | 6.05 |
| Marreese Speights | GS | $2,600 | 15.22 | 5.86 |
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.