FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Monday, 2/15/21
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Monday, 2/15/21 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 Kyrie Irving FD - $9600 DK - $9000 Opponent - SAC Proj Pts FD - 48.14 DK - 49.27 With Durant ruled out for the next two games, it looks like we're going to be treated to the Kyrie/Harden show once again. The duo seemed to find their rhythm in KD's last absence, and that rhythm looked like Harden setting Kyrie up to go off. Irving shot 8/17 from the floor and shot 17 free throws as well, finishing with 58.8 FanDuel points. Tonight he'll draw the fast-paced Kings, who have allowed the 9th most fantasy points per game to opposing point guards. Kyrie will have huge ownership tonight to be sure. John Wall FD - $7700 DK - $7500 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 42.48 DK - 44.07 I'm not really the "revenge game" guy, but it can't hurt a situation that's already this juicy. The Wizards are a categorically great match-up, playing the league's fastest pace with the 2nd worst defensive efficiency. They are a little stouter with Westbrook off the floor, but nothing to be worried about. Wall is already slightly cheap thanks to erratic minutes surrounding his various ailments, but with his full run he should be able to do some work here. Keep an eye on Russell Westbrook's situation. With Ish Smith already ruled out, Russ' absence would make Neto the only point guard standing in Washington. Shooting Guard Bradley Beal FD - $9800 DK - $8900 Opponent - HOU Proj Pts FD - 55.37 DK - 56.54 Westbrook has yet to play the second half of a back to back, but even if he plays, Beal is looking pretty good here. The Rockets have allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing shooting guards this season, and Westbrook's likely absence means Beal will be shouldering most of the offensive burden once again. In the last game Westbrook missed, Beal went for 34/5/7 against the Bulls. Look for a similar performance here. Eric Gordon FD - $6200 DK - $6400 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 34.03 DK - 35.5 Gordon's DFS stock is rising thanks to slight improvements across...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Sunday, 2/14/21
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Sunday, 2/14/21 Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, and our NHL Optimize 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 - $7800 DK - $8700Opponent - SAProj Pts FD - 48.54 DK - 49.35 Lamely might just stick in the starting lineup even when PJ Washington comes back into the fold. The rookie is just tough to keep off the floor at this point. He started last game and finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists (this should have been higher). In the month of February, he’s putting up 21 points, six rebounds, and six assists in 33 minutes. He draws an ok matchup against the Spurs who’ve been solid on defense and don’t run the fastest pace. But Ball is still underpriced on FanDuel. Kyle Lowry FD - $7600 DK - $7300Opponent - MINProj Pts FD - 39.94 DK - 41.76 The Raptors draw one of the better matchups on the slate against the Timberwolves who rank 22nd on defense this season. It’s always a little tough rostering Toronto guys when they are mostly full strength in the backcourt, but I think you can consider it here. Lowry has gotten up 14 or more shots in four of his last five games and is coming off back-to-back 20+ point performances. This position, at least early, isn’t the strongest and more value might open up throughout the day. if De'Aaron Fox sits again then Tyrese Haliburton (FD 6100 DK 6600) becomes a strong play. Shooting Guard Dillon Brooks FD - $5300 DK - $5400Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 33.21 DK - 33.46 Grayson Allen FD - $4900 DK - $4300Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 31.44 DK - 32.16 The Grizzlies are still without some guards on the wings right now and Allen actually got the start last game with Desmond Bane on the shelf. He was effective in his 35 minutes, scoring 23 points on an awesome 6-10 night shooting from beyond the arc. He needs to score to hit value which is always going to be a little risky. But the price is still way too low on DraftKings for the cheaper price tag. Meanwhile, Brooks took the second-most shots on the team last game but struggled from the field going 5-13. Like...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Saturday, 2/13/21
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Saturday, 2/13/21 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 Stephen Curry FD - $10800 DK - $10100Opponent - BKNProj Pts FD - 54.62 DK - 57.92 Though they played well against the Pacers, the Nets are still a bottom-five defense on the season and this game will have the highest implied total of the four-game slate. Curry is a man on a mission this season, averaging 30 points per game on 44% from three while also tacking on six assists and five rebounds. He’s played in every game and has put what remains of the Warriors on his shoulders. For the short slate, he’s a tough fade considering the matchup. Malcolm Brogdon FD - $7200 DK - $7500Opponent - ATLProj Pts FD - 39.15 DK - 40.12 Brogdon is taking the most threes of his career, close to seven per game, and also shooting more efficiently from beyond the arc at 39%. He’s also averaging about 36 minutes per game and the shots have ticked up a bit since Victor Oladipo was shipped out in the James Harden trade a few weeks ago. If anything, his overall field goal percentage (44%) is a little low for his career averages, though that could be because of the spike in threes. Regardless, he’s a solid cash play here against the Hawks. Shooting Guard Donovan Mitchell FD - $8300 DK - $8100Opponent - MIAProj Pts FD - 45.95 DK - 48.59 Jordan Clarkson FD - $4700 DK - $5400Opponent - MIAProj Pts FD - 28.68 DK - 30.16 Are the Utah Jazz the best team in basketball? Probably not when it’s all said and done, but it’s hard to argue with what they are doing right now. They are going off a decisive win over the Bucks on Friday and own a league-best 21-5 record. Much of it, especially in the short-term is because of the play of Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson. With Mike Conley out of the lineup, Mitchell has averaged 28 points over the last five games on 20 shots per game. He’s shot 44% from three on almost nine attempts during that stretch as well. Meanwhile, Clarkson is the easy frontrunner for 6th-Man of the Year this...
FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks – Friday, 2/12/21
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
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...