Wednesday, April 20, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Reggie Jackson |
| SG | Jodie Meeks |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Joel Anthony |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 283.33 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 39.72 | 4.14 |
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $7,800 | 37.62 | 4.82 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 36.61 | 4.36 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,500 | 33.86 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DET | $2,300 | 16.36 | 7.11 |
| Steve Blake | DET | $2,900 | 17.09 | 5.89 |
| Jeremy Lin | CHA | $4,200 | 22.29 | 5.31 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,500 | 33.86 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| Jodie Meeks | DET | $2,000 | 33.42 | 16.71 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,000 | 27.18 | 3.88 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $4,900 | 27.00 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | DET | $2,000 | 33.42 | 16.71 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $2,500 | 17.74 | 7.10 |
| Darrun Hilliard | DET | $2,100 | 14.61 | 6.96 |
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,700 | 24.04 | 6.50 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,500 | 49.10 | 4.68 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $5,800 | 29.60 | 5.10 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,000 | 29.24 | 5.85 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 27.24 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,000 | 29.24 | 5.85 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,300 | 25.10 | 5.84 |
| Jeff Green | LAC | $3,400 | 18.23 | 5.36 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,300 | 27.20 | 5.13 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 36.03 | 4.39 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 35.43 | 4.79 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,100 | 26.07 | 6.36 |
| Joel Anthony | DET | $2,000 | 20.96 | 10.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Anthony | DET | $2,000 | 20.96 | 10.48 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $2,400 | 16.18 | 6.74 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,100 | 26.07 | 6.36 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $2,300 | 13.50 | 5.87 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,700 | 41.21 | 4.74 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 37.92 | 5.06 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,200 | 35.43 | 4.92 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $4,900 | 27.17 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $2,900 | 17.69 | 6.10 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $3,600 | 21.63 | 6.01 |
| Amar’e Stoudemire | MIA | $2,200 | 13.04 | 5.93 |
| Cole Aldrich | LAC | $3,900 | 22.32 | 5.72 |
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.