Daily Fantasy DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Picks - Friday, January 12, 2024 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, NFL optimal lineups, and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard/ Shooting Guard Tyrese Maxey FD - $9400 DK - $9300Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 49.42 DK - 52.78 The Philadelphia 76ers will still be without Joel Embiid in this game, leaving a ton of usage to Tyrese Maxey and some others on the team. Maxey’s usage is 32.6% with Embiid off the court this season, coming off a 39-point overtime game against the Hawks that saw him take 29 shots before it was all said and done. He’ll have another shot at a volume-scoring game against a top-10 pace team in the Kings, who rank bottom-10 on the defensive end. Fred VanVleet FD - $8500 DK - $7900Opponent - DETProj Pts FD - 41.96 DK - 44.61 The Rockets draw a dream matchup against the Pistons on Friday, with Detroit among the worst teams we’ve really ever seen. They got off the epic losing streak and have started a new one. The Pistons are the second-worst defense in the league and really can’t stop anyone. Meanwhile, Fred VanVleet has seen the usage tick up over the last couple of games, taking 19 and 22 shots, respectively. He’d seen things really dip before that, averaging just 10.25 shots per game over the previous four. But seeing as how this is a smash spot for the Rockets, I’m willing to trust the short-term sample and the opponent to have FVV in the cash game mix. The price is right on both sites. Tre Jones FD - $1 DK - $6200Opponent - CHAProj Pts FD - 29.24 DK - 31.4 Tre Jones was a popular play last time out. Now that’s he locked into the starting point guard duties for the Spurs. It was a bit disappointing, finishing with 11 points, five assists, and two rebounds, but that was in large part because the minutes were buzzed off in a San Antonio blowout of the Pistons. Here, things should remain closer against the Hornets who are also a good matchup, playing the third-worst defense in the NBA. Small Forward Tobias Harris FD - $7600 DK - $7200Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 39.81 DK - 42.24 Along with Tyrese Maxey, Tobias...

Daily Fantasy DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Picks - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, NFL optimal lineups, and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard/ Shooting Guard Tyrese Maxey FD - $9000 DK - $8900Opponent - ATLProj Pts FD - 49.71 DK - 53.02 We have a lot of value on this slate and there are almost too many plays to mention as we get going here. That being said, Tyrese Maxey has to be at the top of the list with Joel Embiid set to miss another game with a knee injury. Maxey’s usage really spikes with Embiid off the court, and he’s coming off a 24-shot game against the Jazz on Saturday. He finished with 25 points and nine assists in that one (a loss mind you). This matchup is a dream against the Hawks who play the second-worst defensive efficiency and run the fifth-fastest pace. Maxey isn’t priced all the way up for Embiid out so we are still getting a value here. Tre Jones FD - $5600 DK - $5800Opponent - DETProj Pts FD - 33.08 DK - 35.04 Tre Jones is going to stick in the Spurs' starting lineup now, and that’s great news for his fantasy prospects moving forward. He’s been there for two games now and has averaged 34 minutes, 18 points, five assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. The floor is high enough at his current price points, and he’s gifted with a matchup against the (also) bottom-feeding Detroit Pistons here on Wednesday. The sites haven’t fully adjusted his price for the starting role, and we can safely run him in cash games. T.J. McConnell FD - $7000 DK - $6700Opponent - WASProj Pts FD - 38.06 DK - 39.79 Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss extended time with the hamstring injury he suffered on Monday after doing a major split when slipping on a drive during the game. It should mean a ton more run for TJ McConnell, who is one of the best fantasy points-per-minute guards we have. He might not draw the start (it could be Andrew Nembhard), but I’m expecting a ton of minutes from TJ, who averages about 15 points, ten assists, five rebounds, and two steals per 30 minutes this season. Jaden Ivey FD - $6400 DK - $1Opponent -...

Daily Fantasy DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Picks - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, NFL optimal lineups, and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard/ Shooting Guard De'Aaron Fox FD - $9600 DK - $9300Opponent - DETProj Pts FD - 52.63 DK - 55.25 We are loaded at guard for this Tuesday slate, and choosing between and among these guys might not be all that easy. De'Aaron Fox comes in with the best matchup, with the Kings -11 road favorites against the Pistons without Cade Cunningham. That’s going to be a smash spot, but it could mean significant blowout risk as well. Fox had his worst game of the season against the Pelicans last time out, scoring just three points 26 minutes, but that is a total outlier and he’s a strong play today. Jalen Brunson FD - $9000 DK - $9100Opponent - PORProj Pts FD - 47.66 DK - 51.51 The Knicks are also in a great spot on Tuesday, facing off against the Blazers. The Knicks are still running very tight rotations so as long as these games stay close, he could run 38+ in regulation. Brunson is averaging 26 points on 47% from the field and a whopping 43.5% from beyond the arc. Portland hasn’t been a total wreck on defense this season, but they’ve been below average for sure. Brunson has such a high floor because of the minutes. Desmond Bane FD - $8500 DK - $8500Opponent - DALProj Pts FD - 45.49 DK - 49.79 Marcus Smart FD - $7000 DK - $6300Opponent - DALProj Pts FD - 33.9 DK - 36.71 Ja Morant has been lost for the season, and the hits for the Grizzlies just keep on coming. It’s a terrible beat for a team starting to turn things around since Morant’s return. Now, the bulk of the offense will fall on the shoulders of Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart, who are set to play huge minutes with a lot of usage. Smart led the team in shots last game, hoisting 20 against the Phoenix Suns in a win without Morant on the court. He finished with 25 points, eight assists, and six rebounds when it was all said and done. Meanwhile, Bane took *only* 14 shots in the effort but was efficient enough, scoring 23 points...

Daily Fantasy DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Picks - Monday, January 8, 2024 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, NFL optimal lineups, and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard/ Shooting Guard Andre Jackson Jr. FD - $3900 DK - $3100Opponent - UTAProj Pts FD - 21.03 DK - 22.39 Malik Beasley FD - $4400 DK - $4600Opponent - UTAProj Pts FD - 26.35 DK - 29.27 Damian Lillard has already been ruled out of this game for personal reasons. And backup Cam Payne is also out with a concussion. That will leave the Bucks with a lot of backcourt minutes to fill, and it sure seems like Andre Jackson and Malik Beasley will see a ton of run in this one. Presumably, Andre Jackson will join the starters here. And though he isn’t exactly a fantasy dynamo, the minutes should be enough to keep him a value at his current price points. He doesn’t shoot at all, but with no Lillard and more minutes, he should (fingers crossed) get there by contributing in other areas in the stat line against a weak Jazz team. And then there is Malik Beasley, who got his minutes iced last game, but they were in favor of Andre Jackson being paired with Damian Lillard. That isn’t a concern here with the latter out and Payne not around. I think Beasley is another value, especially if the usage ticks up some here with Dame’s shots out of the picture. Cody Martin FD - $5100 DK - $5400Opponent - CHIProj Pts FD - 27.67 DK - 28.1 The Hornets have been dealt many injuries this season, and it’s messed with their plans in a big way. Now, with LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward out, plus PJ Washington set to miss the game, Cody Martin is going to stick in the starting lineup where he landed last game, playing 36 minutes and going for 13 points, five assists and a couple of rebounds. He isn’t going to get a ton of usage in this offense, sharing the court with Terry Rozier and Miles Bridges. But the minutes should be high enough to warrant a cash game play at his salaries. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis are both questionable. If they sat against the Pacers then Jaylen Brown (FD 8500 DK 8200), Derrick White (FD 8000...

Daily Fantasy DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Picks - Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, NFL optimal lineups, and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard/ Shooting Guard Donovan Mitchell FD - $10400 DK - $9500Opponent - WASProj Pts FD - 56.76 DK - 59.85 Donovan Mitchell continues to be underpriced on DraftKings considering the role he has with this Cavs’ team. With Darius Garland out of the mix, Mitchell is shouldering almost all of the lead guard duties, running the point and putting up a ton of shots. He’s taken 21 or more shots in each of his last six games, averaging 30 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.5 rebounds in that stretch. It’s on par with the best in the game, made even better when you remember that he faces the Washington Wizards tonight. The Wiz are the worst defense in the league and they run the fastest pace. There’s a reason you’ll see a bunch of Cavs in this article today. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander FD - $11500 DK - $10500Opponent - ATLProj Pts FD - 61 DK - 61.5 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing like a guy who wants to, and should, be in the MVP discussion. He just dropped a 36/7/6 line against the Celtics on Tuesday and is averaging 31.4 points, 6.4 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. He’s been amazing, one of the best fantasy producers around. Now he’ll face off against the Hawks who run the fifth-fastest pace and play the third-worst defense. It’s not quite as great as facing the Wizards, but it’s close. Kyrie Irving FD - $8300 DK - $8300Opponent - PORProj Pts FD - 44.38 DK - 46.94 The Mavericks were crushed by the Jazz in Kyrie Irving’s first game back from injury, an unwelcome sign for Dallas fans for sure. But I think we can consider rostering him here, especially on FanDuel with the expectation that the minutes will increase for this game. Plus, he gets a good matchup against the Blazers. Irving scored 14 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and added four assists in his first game back, a great sign from a fantasy per-minute scoring basis. He might not be a popular play because he’s sharing the court with Luka, but I think there’s value here. Small Forward Max Strus FD - $6600 DK -...

Daily Fantasy DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Picks - Monday, January 2, 2024 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, NFL optimal lineups, and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard/ Shooting Guard De'Aaron Fox FD - $10000 DK - $9600Opponent - CHAProj Pts FD - 53.4 DK - 56.66 Chris Duarte FD - $3700 DK - $4000Opponent - CHAProj Pts FD - 17.02 DK - 17.55 We’ve got some blowout risk happening on this slate and one of those games could involve the Kings who are -16 favorites going in. That’s one of the highest lines you will ever seeing, somewhat complicating matters for cash games. On the surface, De'Aaron Fox makes for a top-flight cash game play, putting up some of the best stats in the NBA this season. He’s averaging 30 points per game on 48/40 splits while adding in 6.1 assists and 4.6 rebounds. The matchup against the shorthanded Hornets is, of course, a great one. But we will be fading a blowout all the way through. Meanwhile, Chris Duarte joined the starting lineup last game in place of Kevin Huerter, playing 26 minutes in this role. He only scored seven points and added six rebounds, but the price is so cheap on both sites that you have to consider him at least. With salaries such as they are, the punt plays become even more important. CJ McCollum FD - $8000 DK - $7100Opponent - BKNProj Pts FD - 39.86 DK - 42.34 CJ McCollum is still a good DraftKings deal, coming in around the $7K range which can be a difficult tier with the newer pricing model. He gets to face a Nets team that’s been one of the worst defenses in the league over the last month or so and has trouble stopping just about anyone. Even with the Pels at relatively full strength, CJ is still getting up shots in this offense, tallying 14 or more FG attempts in each fo the last three games. Again, I like this play considerably more on DraftKings than FanDuel. Ish Smith FD - $3700 DK - $4300Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 21.44 DK - 23.18 Ish Smith should start again in the place of Terry Rozier, who is doubtful for this one. The former played 29 minutes in the blowout to Denver, tallying 10 points,...