Thursday, April 21, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | Justin Anderson |
| PF | Patrick Patterson |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | Patrick Beverley |
| F | Serge Ibaka |
| Util | James Harden |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 260.05 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 46.67 | 4.28 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 30.21 | 3.78 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,400 | 30.10 | 2.89 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 29.48 | 5.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | IND | $2,500 | 19.05 | 7.62 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $2,000 | 14.64 | 7.32 |
| Patrick Beverley | HOU | $5,000 | 29.48 | 5.90 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,000 | 23.03 | 5.76 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 48.55 | 4.58 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 31.95 | 4.32 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,200 | 29.02 | 4.03 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,500 | 26.97 | 5.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,400 | 22.79 | 6.70 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $2,500 | 16.54 | 6.62 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,300 | 20.49 | 6.21 |
| Terrence Ross | TOR | $2,600 | 16.13 | 6.20 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,200 | 42.80 | 4.20 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,000 | 35.31 | 3.92 |
| Harrison Barnes | GS | $4,600 | 25.87 | 5.62 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $5,700 | 24.56 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,200 | 21.92 | 6.85 |
| Harrison Barnes | GS | $4,600 | 25.87 | 5.62 |
| DeMarre Carroll | TOR | $3,500 | 18.33 | 5.24 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,900 | 19.77 | 5.07 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,400 | 41.01 | 4.36 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,900 | 31.06 | 5.26 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,100 | 24.79 | 4.06 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,700 | 23.38 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | HOU | $2,300 | 15.68 | 6.82 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,400 | 21.84 | 6.42 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $3,400 | 21.57 | 6.34 |
| Jason Thompson | TOR | $2,100 | 12.97 | 6.18 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 33.56 | 5.59 |
| Dwight Howard | HOU | $6,400 | 29.22 | 4.57 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,100 | 27.05 | 5.30 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,900 | 23.49 | 6.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $3,900 | 23.49 | 6.02 |
| Marreese Speights | GS | $2,600 | 15.32 | 5.89 |
| Ian Mahinmi | IND | $3,800 | 22.20 | 5.84 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,000 | 33.56 | 5.59 |
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.