FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Friday, 2/12/21 This season has been aggravating. What's really annoying are the late scratches, which was on full display on Thursday when Tyler Herro was scratched at 7:05 ET. It's hard enough to formulate a lineup with all injuries and COVID protocols, but this stuff makes it even harder. The good news here is that we have most of the injury information ready to go, but you still need to keep your eyes and ears on the news until the tip and even a little bit after. Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. 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 LaMelo Ball FD - $7700 DK - $8600 Opponent - MIN Proj Pts FD - 44.55 DK - 45.44 How amazing is this kid? I wasn't quite sure what to think of him when I saw him pulling halfcourt shots in high school, but he's the real deal. Since being inserted into the starting lineup last week, Ball is averaging 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.6 steals over his last eight games played. That equates to a 41-point average in that span, which is a ridiculous total from an $8K player. The reason we really love him here is this matchup, though, with Minnesota ranked 26th in points allowed, 25th in defensive efficiency, and sixth in pace. Elfrid Payton FD - $5100 DK - $5000 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 32.5 DK - 33.17 Payton has been all over the map this season, but recent results indicate that he shouldn't be this cheap. In fact, Elf has at least 20 DraftKings points in four-straight fixtures, averaging 31 fantasy points per game in that span. That might look flukey, but he had a similar 10-game stretch after the opening week. A 31-point average from a $5K player is hard to overlook, and Thibs will ride this guy if he keeps playing well. The matchup really adds to his intrigue, with Washington owning the NBA's worst defense while playing at the fastest pace in the league. If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out again, look for Hamidou Diallo to be productive yet again. Shooting Guard Dillon Brooks FD - $5200 DK - $5600 Opponent - LAL Proj Pts FD - 31.66 DK - 32.09 With...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Thursday, 2/11/21 Wednesday was a very frustrating day for yours truly. The Pacers scoring 40 points halfway through the third quarter got me off to a tilty start, but the Isaiah Roby scratch was the straw that broke the camel's back. That sort of stuff happens in DFS, though, and it's just yet another reminder to keep your eyes on the news as much as possible. We're definitely going to bounce-back here though, so let's go ahead and get into it! Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. 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 John Wall FD - $7700 DK - $7100 Opponent - MIA Proj Pts FD - 39.43 DK - 40.61 No one was really sure how Wall would look in his return from a two-year absence, but he's looked incredible thus far. Numbers aside, this guy is being aggressive and taking it hard to the basket numerous times a game. That means he's no longer thinking about his injuries, which is also evident by the fact that he's playing 30 minutes a game. He's been doing some severe damage in that playing time too, averaging 36 DraftKings points per game. Those numbers have been climbing over the last two weeks, scoring at least 34 DK points in seven-straight outings. The matchup against Miami is a bit worrisome, but they've regressed a bit on that end of the floor and will likely have a hard time slowing down Wall. Kendrick Nunn FD - $5000 DK - $5800 Opponent - HOU Proj Pts FD - 27.76 DK - 28.39 With Goran Dragic missing yet another game, Nunn should continue to start at point guard. After surprising many people in the first three months of last season, Nunn has recaptured the form that made him a Rookie of the Year candidate. In fact, Nunn is averaging 17.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals over his last 10 games played. That equates to 28 FanDuel points per game, which is great from a $5K player. Houston's defense has been better recently, but ranking fifth in pace still makes them a good DFS target. Malcolm Brogdon is in the low $7,000s, which is too feeble for someone of his ilk. Shooting Guard Norman Powell FD...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Wednesday, 2/10/21 Wednesdays tend to be one of the best days of the week for DFS. We have nine games for this slate and a ton to talk about. Once again, there are expected to be a ton of absences, and we're going to bank on that for some serious value. So, let's go ahead and get into it! Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. 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 Kyle Lowry FD - $7600 DK - $7300 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 38.4 DK - 40.5 My first inclination was to go with Fred VanVleet here, but what's with Lowry's pricing? While he has dealt with a back issue for the last two games, he enters this matchup with no injury designation. That's fantastic news for a guy who averaged 18.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 10.7 assists, and 2.7 steals over his previous three games before those two duds. That equates to a 48-point average, which seems like a strong possibility against a defense like this. The Wizards currently rank 29th in defensive efficiency, 30th in points allowed, and first in pace. That makes them the most fantasy-friendly opponent, considering that they surrender the most fantasy points to opposing PGs as well. Malcolm Brogdon FD - $7200 DK - $7400 Opponent - BKN Proj Pts FD - 43.92 DK - 45.19 Brogdon has been struggling a bit the last two weeks, but it's dropped his price way too far. We're still talking about a guy who's averaging over 40 DraftKings points per game for the season. That alone makes him hard to fade in the low $7,000s, but this matchup is simply stupendous. In fact, the Nets have allowed at least 120 points in seven-straight games, owning the worst defensive efficiency rating in that span. That means we have to love all of the Pacers, especially their primary ball-handler. If Devonte' Graham remains out, Terry Rozier is a great play around $6K. Don't forget about the Trae Young-Luka Doncic matchup too. Shooting Guard Bradley Beal FD - $10600 DK - $9300 Opponent - TOR Proj Pts FD - 60.11 DK - 61.54 While this FanDuel price is definitely appropriate, this DraftKings price is downright silly. This guy has been playing at...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Tuesday, 2/9/21 Monday's slate was full of great basketball, so hopefully, we get the same thing here. Betting lines would indicate that we should, with five of the seven games having spreads within five points. There's been a ton of blowouts this season, and it's time for these teams to start playing more competitive games. There's a lot to discuss, so let's get into it! Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. 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 Damian Lillard FD - $9800 DK - $10000 Opponent - ORL Proj Pts FD - 51.05 DK - 53.75 Lillard's price has been getting a bit outlandish recently, but it's come down just enough here. It's hard to understand why it has dropped, though, with Lillard running the show in Portland. With Jusuf Nurkic and C.J. McCollum both injured, Lillard has a usage rate north of 35 percent. That has led to him scoring at least 49 DraftKings points in eight of his last nine games. That's a heck of a floor from a player sitting around $10K on both sites, and 35 minutes and 20 shots seem like a near guarantee right now with this team being so shorthanded. We also don't mind the fact that Orlando surrenders the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing point guards. Cole Anthony FD - $5400 DK - $5900 Opponent - POR Proj Pts FD - 28.65 DK - 29.85 Anthony got off to a slow start in his expanded role, but the rookie is really starting to turn things around. The thing that's really allowed him to flourish is the Aaron Gordon injury. That has left him as the primary ball-handler, scoring at least 28 DK points in four-straight fixtures. That's all you can ask for from a sub $6K player, and the matchup might be the best part of this play. The Trail Blazers currently sit 28th in defensive efficiency while surrendering the third-most fantasy points to opposing PGs this season. Kemba Walker is a heck of a value at $5,700 with so many injuries in Boston. Shooting Guard DeMar DeRozan FD - $8300 DK - $7800 Opponent - GS Proj Pts FD - 39.63 DK - 40.13 With LaMarcus Aldridge missing games, DeRozan has taken over this offense....

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Monday, 2/8/21 Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer and NHL Projections as well. 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 Terry Rozier FD - $6100 DK - $6300 Opponent - HOU Proj Pts FD - 37.57 DK - 38.4 LaMelo Ball FD - $7800 DK - $8300 Opponent - HOU Proj Pts FD - 42.51 DK - 42.96 We live in a world where you can safely play multiple Charlotte point guards in daily fantasy sports contests. You may not want to hear it, but it's true. Ball and Rozier are starting alongside one another, and complimenting each other's game well, playing 36+ minutes a game in close contests. Houston, meanwhile, has been awful against opposing back-courts this season, allowing the 10th most fantasy points per game to opposing point guards and the 3rd most to opposing shooting guards. Feel free to run these guys together with a clear conscience. Chris Paul FD - $7500 DK - $7600 Opponent - CLE Proj Pts FD - 40.23 DK - 41 Booker's return was supposed to slow Paul down, but nobody bothered to tell him - CP3 has topped 42 FanDuel points in two of the three games since. In the other game the Suns' starters got chased from the floor by New Orleans, who shot 51/42/81 for the game. This really isn't a dream spot for Paul, as the Cavs have allowed the 25th most fantasy points per game to opposing point guards this season, but the price is low enough thanks to Paul's recent lack of minutes that he should be a favorite to pay these prices and then some if this one stays close. Keep an eye on Jamal Murray's status. If he sits, you could see Monte Morris as a chalk cash game play. Shooting Guard Bradley Beal FD - $10800 DK - $9000 Opponent - CHI Proj Pts FD - 56.73 DK - 58.4 Westbrook hasn't been playing back-to-backs, and in the last two games without him, Beal has put up 23 and 37 (!) shot attempts. The Bulls currently sit at third in the league in pace with a bottom 10 defensive efficiency, and staring down Zach LaVine on the other side isn't going to cause Beal to miss any sleep going into this one....