Saturday, April 23, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Goran Dragic |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | Dion Waiters |
| F | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| Util | Justin Anderson |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 259.82 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 46.36 | 4.21 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 41.34 | 4.31 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,200 | 34.92 | 4.26 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 33.37 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | IND | $2,100 | 17.34 | 8.26 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $2,000 | 12.29 | 6.15 |
| George Hill | IND | $4,100 | 22.80 | 5.56 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,500 | 33.37 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.24 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $6,900 | 29.58 | 4.29 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,200 | 29.20 | 4.06 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $5,300 | 28.71 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $2,500 | 17.72 | 7.09 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $2,500 | 16.82 | 6.73 |
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,500 | 22.88 | 6.54 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,000 | 19.43 | 6.48 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,300 | 43.82 | 4.25 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,100 | 36.31 | 3.99 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,200 | 30.61 | 4.94 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 29.23 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,200 | 23.03 | 7.20 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $2,700 | 15.71 | 5.82 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,400 | 25.37 | 5.77 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 29.23 | 5.73 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 35.76 | 4.26 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $6,000 | 31.70 | 5.28 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,100 | 24.53 | 4.02 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,900 | 24.41 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $2,200 | 13.81 | 6.28 |
| Jason Thompson | TOR | $2,000 | 12.25 | 6.13 |
| Patrick Patterson | TOR | $3,700 | 21.50 | 5.81 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $4,200 | 23.85 | 5.68 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 41.24 | 4.85 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 37.78 | 4.78 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,400 | 33.64 | 5.26 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $5,000 | 29.40 | 5.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Aldrich | LAC | $3,800 | 23.42 | 6.16 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $5,000 | 29.40 | 5.88 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $2,700 | 15.67 | 5.81 |
| Spencer Hawes | CHA | $2,300 | 13.24 | 5.76 |
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.