FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Friday, 11/22/19
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Friday, 11/22/19 After a two game slate on Thursday we're back with the full Monte on Friday, and there are no shortage of interesting situations to break down. Let's get to it. Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our NFL 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 Luka Doncic FD - $12100 DK - $11400 Opponent - CLE Proj Pts FD - 59.14 DK - 62.87 Luka's crusade for the best 20 year old season ever continued against the Warriors, where we were blessed to own him as he put up 70.1 FanDuel points in 25 minutes of play. He had 25/5/5 after the first quarter, and he finally answered how he would perform against NCAA level talent. It'll be a stiffer challenge against Cleveland tonight, but sort of not really. The Mavs are 10 point favorites here, but as Luka taught us last night, if the Mavs are on the good end of blowouts it's because he's doing the, er, blowing. Shaquille Harrison FD - $4400 DK - $5000 Opponent - MIA Proj Pts FD - 25.65 DK - 25.21 So I went from calling Harrison a classic trap play on Thursday to cursing his name, since he and Daniel Theis were all that stood in the way of our optimal lineup on FanDuel winning the big tournaments. Harrison put up an incredible 15/11/5/1/3 in a complete tour de force, and after he crushed his opportunity so thoroughly it stands to reason that he could see even more than 26 minutes in this one. With the Bulls thirsty for moral victories, I wouldn't be surprised if we were still buying low on Harrison here. Also considered: Lots of guys! There are just a lot of plays tonight, and this will be a theme at most positions. Some other guys in different price tiers you can look at are Kemba Walker, Trae Young, and Cory Joseph if he's starting again. Shooting Guard Spencer Dinwiddie FD - $7500 DK - $7600 Opponent - SAC Proj Pts FD - 40.64 DK - 41.9 Dinwiddie filled in for Kyrie on Wednesday, and was a chalk option, popping off for 20/4/8 and his second straight 8 assist game. Sacramento has played slow this season, but they have still been...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Thursday, 11/21/19
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Thursday, 11/21/19 With a 2 game slate tonight, we'll deviate from the usual format to give you a window into everything you need to know for each of the two games. You're going to have to mix and match plays regardless, so this should help you get started with what you need to know. Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our NFL 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. Portland Trail Blazers at the Milwaukee Bucks There is no total or line for this game since there is outstanding injury news. With Damian Lillard already ruled out for this one, we have to at least be a little worried about blowout risk. That being said, there are a few clear plays from this game. Anfernee Simons FD - $4800 DK - $4700 Opponent - MIL Proj Pts FD - 30.18 DK - 32.52 The easiest play of your life on this slate. Simons played 36 minutes against the Pelicans, and while he didn't totally get there, I think his points per minute production from earlier this season should round back into shape. It's a two game slate, and he's under-priced. Just do it. There are a few Trail Blazers you can play here. Carmelo Anthony played more minutes than expected last game. Hassan Whiteside is a playable center option. CJ McCollum should have a high floor. Hell, even Kent Bazemore could make an appearance in my lineups. Short slates, man. Giannis Antetokounmpo FD - $12600 DK - $10600 Opponent - POR Proj Pts FD - 67.64 DK - 69.75 Who knows if you'll be able to afford it, but Giannis has been averaging almost 2 fantasy points a minute since Middleton went down. He's the clear pay-up option today, though like I said, this game isn't without blowout risk. Eric Bledsoe has been great on a per-minute basis recently as well, and is a solid option against the banged up Portland back-court. Donte DiVincenzo and George Hill round out the other guys I could consider here. New Orleans Pelicans at the Phoenix Suns Phoenix is favored 6 by in a game with a 233 total. No Rubio, no Baynes? No problem. Vegas still sees the Suns as 6 point favorites here in spite of their injuries, which...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Wednesday, 11/20/19
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Wednesday, 11/20/19 Wednesday's are always one of the best days of the week for basketball. We have a plentiful 11-game slate on this schedule, making it one of the biggest slates of the season thus far. There are also a million injuries throughout the league and many of these recommendations are because of them. Capitalizing on usage and minute bumps is critical for DFS purposes and we have a ton of that here. Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our NFL 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 - $6900 DK - $6000Opponent - BKNProj Pts FD - 39.1 DK - 40.13 Rozier has been hit-or-miss all season long but this is certainly a good spot for him to succeed. The main reason why is the matchup, with Brooklyn ranked 26th in total defense while allowing the third-most fantasy points to opposing point guards this season. That's awesome for a talented guy like this, with Rozier averaging over 30 fantasy points per game since the opener. He's actually surpassed 33 DK points in seven of his 14 games this season and we'll take that 50-50 chance to reach 6X value in a tasty matchup like this. Kendrick Nunn FD - $5800 DK - $6100Opponent - CLEProj Pts FD - 30.26 DK - 30.82 Nunn has been one of the best rookies in the NBA and it's hard to understand why he remains in the $6,000-range. What really makes him valuable is his role, playing at least 37 minutes in three-straight games. That's led to 35.5 DK points per game in that span, which is a gargantuan total from such a cheap player. That's pretty much the guy we saw in the first month too, with Nunn averaging 33 DK points per game over his first five fixtures. Getting to face Cleveland is the icing on the cake, with the Cavaliers allowing the most fantasy points in the league to opposing point guards this season. Luka Doncic (FD 11500 DK 10400) will also probably see a lot of DraftKings' ownership once again, but I'm a bit concerned about the blowout there. The Warriors are on the back-to-back and just generally stink. But Doncic has been everything you could want and more. Also Consider Eric...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Tuesday, 11/19/19
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Tuesday, 11/19/19 It's a four-game Tuesday slate starting at 8PM EST with some national TV games on the docket. We've also got some teams coming on back-to-backs, players struggling in some spots and injury news that will shift things around for sure. Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our NFL 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 - $9200Opponent - NOProj Pts FD - 51.9 DK - 53.76 The Blazers, like some other teams here, are on the back-to-back. But that hasn’t been an issue for Lillard this season who’s played 39, 40 and 37 minutes this season on the second half of b2b’s. Portland needs every minute of their superstar this season if they are going to want to stay competitive in the Western Conference. He’s struggled of late and it may be partly because of fatigue. He’s 4-22 from three in the last three games, two of them losses, and was actually held to single digit scoring against the Raptors. The price hasn’t moved much on the poor performance, but this is such a great spot against a defensively-challenged and fast-paced New Orleans team. On a short slate, I’m rolling with Lillard’s historical performance as the benchmark rather than the short term sample. Other Thoughts He didn’t start last game, but Ky Bowman (FD $3800 DK $4700) still came off the bench late and put up 19 points and four assists in 28 minutes. The Warriors continue to just play their guards a lot as they run out the tank here. Bowman is still a punt option on FanDuel. If Ricky Rubio sits again with the back spasms Jevon Carter (FD 3500 DK 3000) would be an interesting, though lower upside, punt play. He started for Rubio on Monday and played 24 minutes. It’s hard to imagine him pressing 30, but he’s also coming at the minimums. Also, be sure to listen to Doug's Brooklyn Nets Podcast on the We Got Nets Podcast Feed or through the player below. Shooting Guard Jrue Holiday FD - $9000 DK - $8800Opponent - PORProj Pts FD - 52.26 DK - 52.62 The Pelicans have done nothing but get injured this season. What started with some promise has only been frustration leading...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Sunday, 11/17/19
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Sunday, 11/17/19 Is there a better time of year for DFS than Sundays during the fall? With a great slate of NFL going on today as well, you'll have your pick of ways to make tons of money. This article focuses on today's main slate, but don't forgot to hop in our member's only chat room if you'd like to discuss the early slate as well! Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our NFL 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 Trae Young FD - $10400 DK - $9400 Opponent - LAL Proj Pts FD - 49.21 DK - 53.91 There is nothing that tickles me more than a young (some pun intended) player making "the leap." In case you haven't noticed, Trae Young is doing exactly that. In his Sophmore year, Young is shooting four more times per game, and doing so with 4% more efficiency. He's shooting 2.8 more threes per game with a 6% higher efficiency. He's also clowning people by dribbling through their legs. And you know what? He hasn't been so bad for DFS purposes either. The Hawks are running him for absurd 39+ minute rotations in close games, and he's topped 60 FanDuel points in three of his last four games. The Lakers aren't an ideal match-up, but they are also designed to shut down basically every kind of player except for Trae Young and other small guards. I love Young to go off today. Ky Bowman FD - $3800 DK - $3000 Opponent - NO Proj Pts FD - 24.67 DK - 25.07 In the three games that D'Angelo Russell missed at the beginning of November, Bowman played an average of 37 minutes a game and scored an average of 27 FanDuel points per game. New Orleans has played the league's fastest pace with the third lowest defensive efficiency rating. This is one of the easiest plays of the season, and Bowman's presence alone almost makes this slate worth playing. Shooting Guard Jrue Holiday FD - $9400 DK - $8400 Opponent - GS Proj Pts FD - 50.95 DK - 51.2 Jrue has already pretty much been worth these prices this season, and the absence of Josh Hart and potentially Brandon Ingram just make this situation...