Monday, April 25, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Dion Waiters |
| SF | Luol Deng |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Al Jefferson |
| G | Goran Dragic |
| F | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| Util | Mason Plumlee |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 264.01 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 43.02 | 3.91 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,600 | 41.99 | 4.37 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 35.41 | 4.27 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 32.37 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,100 | 32.05 | 5.25 |
| Pablo Prigioni | LAC | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.81 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,000 | 23.27 | 4.65 |
| Devin Harris | DAL | $3,300 | 14.55 | 4.41 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,300 | 29.55 | 4.05 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,500 | 28.50 | 4.38 |
| Raymond Felton | DAL | $6,000 | 26.39 | 4.40 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,500 | 24.59 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $2,500 | 17.22 | 6.89 |
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,600 | 22.60 | 6.28 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $2,200 | 13.70 | 6.23 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $2,900 | 17.32 | 5.97 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,000 | 38.33 | 3.83 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,400 | 35.59 | 5.56 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,200 | 29.93 | 5.76 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,200 | 25.36 | 6.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,100 | 22.78 | 7.35 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $2,300 | 14.27 | 6.20 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $4,200 | 25.36 | 6.04 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,200 | 29.93 | 5.76 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,200 | 35.39 | 4.32 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $6,000 | 28.26 | 4.71 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $6,300 | 23.15 | 3.67 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,900 | 22.29 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | LAC | $2,100 | 13.98 | 6.66 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,900 | 22.29 | 5.72 |
| Noah Vonleh | POR | $2,000 | 10.73 | 5.37 |
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 40.69 | 4.79 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 37.65 | 4.89 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $5,300 | 35.62 | 6.72 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,600 | 30.84 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,400 | 23.98 | 7.05 |
| Cole Aldrich | LAC | $3,200 | 22.46 | 7.02 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $5,300 | 35.62 | 6.72 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $3,500 | 21.35 | 6.10 |
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.