Monday, April 25, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG One | Chris Paul |
| PG Two | Russell Westbrook |
| SG One | Gerald Green |
| SG Two | Allen Crabbe |
| SF One | Marvin Williams |
| SF Two | Jeff Green |
| PF One | Luol Deng |
| PF Two | Blake Griffin |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.31 |
Point Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 40.11 | 4.09 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 39.96 | 3.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 32.50 | 4.01 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,600 | 30.37 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,600 | 30.37 | 4.60 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,900 | 21.28 | 4.34 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,800 | 40.11 | 4.09 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $3,500 | 14.23 | 4.06 |
Shooting Guards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $7,600 | 28.16 | 3.71 |
| Jeremy Lin | CHA | $4,700 | 26.11 | 5.56 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 25.85 | 3.69 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,200 | 22.75 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | CHA | $3,800 | 22.30 | 5.87 |
| Jeremy Lin | CHA | $4,700 | 26.11 | 5.56 |
| Dion Waiters | OKC | $3,800 | 20.93 | 5.51 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $4,200 | 22.75 | 5.42 |
Small Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | OKC | $10,000 | 35.08 | 3.51 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 27.70 | 5.04 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 24.79 | 4.86 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $5,100 | 24.07 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | DAL | $3,800 | 21.83 | 5.75 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,500 | 27.70 | 5.04 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 24.79 | 4.86 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $5,100 | 24.07 | 4.72 |
Power Forwards
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,600 | 35.92 | 5.44 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,800 | 33.73 | 3.83 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,900 | 27.08 | 4.59 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $7,000 | 21.96 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,600 | 21.37 | 5.94 |
| Luol Deng | MIA | $6,600 | 35.92 | 5.44 |
| Serge Ibaka | OKC | $5,900 | 27.08 | 4.59 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,700 | 16.06 | 4.34 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,600 | 39.38 | 4.58 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 36.35 | 4.54 |
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $5,800 | 34.76 | 5.99 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,900 | 29.79 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jefferson | CHA | $5,800 | 34.76 | 5.99 |
| Cole Aldrich | LAC | $3,600 | 21.52 | 5.98 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $5,000 | 27.81 | 5.56 |
| Mason Plumlee | POR | $5,900 | 29.79 | 5.05 |
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.