Friday, April 22, 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 | Evan Turner |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Joel Anthony |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Kent Bazemore |
| Util | Paul Millsap |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 263.71 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | CLE | $8,000 | 38.52 | 4.81 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,700 | 35.04 | 5.23 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $7,900 | 32.70 | 4.14 |
| Jeff Teague | ATL | $6,800 | 32.54 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Miller | SA | $2,000 | 17.63 | 8.81 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DET | $2,000 | 13.40 | 6.70 |
| Steve Blake | DET | $2,600 | 15.96 | 6.14 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $2,100 | 11.92 | 5.68 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | BOS | $6,000 | 32.94 | 5.49 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DET | $5,200 | 27.40 | 5.27 |
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $4,700 | 24.40 | 5.19 |
| Jodie Meeks | DET | $2,000 | 19.24 | 9.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | DET | $2,000 | 19.24 | 9.62 |
| Darrun Hilliard | DET | $2,000 | 14.56 | 7.28 |
| Jordan McRae | CLE | $2,000 | 12.56 | 6.28 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $3,200 | 19.17 | 5.99 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 47.02 | 4.39 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,000 | 33.45 | 3.72 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 31.26 | 5.58 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 27.85 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SA | $2,700 | 15.67 | 5.80 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | ATL | $3,100 | 17.32 | 5.59 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,600 | 31.26 | 5.58 |
| Marcus Morris | DET | $5,500 | 26.17 | 4.76 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 34.97 | 4.54 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $8,100 | 28.78 | 3.55 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,200 | 27.70 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Anthony | DET | $2,000 | 20.96 | 10.48 |
| Jonas Jerebko | BOS | $2,300 | 15.53 | 6.75 |
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $2,200 | 14.70 | 6.68 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,400 | 20.59 | 6.06 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,500 | 35.04 | 4.67 |
| Al Horford | ATL | $7,800 | 34.37 | 4.41 |
| Tim Duncan | SA | $5,100 | 24.66 | 4.84 |
| Jared Sullinger | BOS | $4,400 | 19.90 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | SA | $2,400 | 17.28 | 7.20 |
| Kelly Olynyk | BOS | $2,500 | 15.36 | 6.14 |
| Timofey Mozgov | CLE | $2,300 | 12.96 | 5.64 |
| Aron Baynes | DET | $2,400 | 12.57 | 5.24 |
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.