FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Wednesday, 2/17/21 If you love DFS chaos, this is the slate for you. We've had three postponements already, and it's scary to think how much will change in the next 24 hours. What's even more concerning is the fact that we have nearly 10 teams on the second half of a back-to-back set. That causes even more mayhem, and this slate will be all about following the news. With that in mind, 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 - $9500 DK - $10300 Opponent - NO Proj Pts FD - 51.78 DK - 54.54 With Jusuf Nurkic and C.J. McCollum missing games, Lillard is an easy pick. He's actually got a usage rate north of 30 percent with those guys off the floor, regularly averaging 35 minutes and 20-plus shots a night. That monster role has led to some ridiculous production, scoring at least 48 DraftKings points in 13 of his last 14 games. That monster floor looks even more enticing when you consider that New Orleans ranks 28th in defensive efficiency, plummeting down those standings over the last three weeks. Jamal Murray FD - $6500 DK - $7100 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 35.3 DK - 36.43 Murray didn't play a great game by the eye test on Tuesday, but he somehow finished with a monster fantasy game. He had nine turnovers but still provided 25 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals in one of his best stat-stuffing games of the year. The nine turnovers are actually slightly encouraging because it shows just how much usage he's getting right now with Denver being so shorthanded. They're currently without Monte Morris, Paul Millsap, and Will Barton, which should force Murray into another monster game. The matchup might be the best part of this play, though, and we'll discuss that more later. If Facundo Campazzo gets another start, don't overlook him in Denver. Shooting Guard Bradley Beal FD - $9900 DK - $9800 Opponent - DEN Proj Pts FD - 54.7 DK - 56.08 It's extraordinary to see Beal below $10,000 on both sites. This dude is leading the NBA in scoring and dropping 50 fantasy points on...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Tuesday, 2/16/21 This is one of those stars and scrubs slates. We say that because every top-notch option seems to have a great matchup. Deciphering which ones to use will be the difference, and that's why we have a nice mix of cheap guys and expensive ones in this article. There's a lot to talk about, 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 Ja Morant FD - $7100 DK - $7500 Opponent - NO Proj Pts FD - 41.67 DK - 42.84 Ja has been slightly disappointing for fantasy this season, but it's just a matter of time before he sees a $1,000 price increase on both sites. We say that because he played at a $9,000 level to start the season, averaging 56 DraftKings points per game before getting injured in the second week. He's shown some flashes of that recently, averaging 32.4 fantasy points per game across his last 10 outings. That's plenty good from a $7K player, and we really want to hop on this train before it gets too fast. We expect improvement because there are so many injuries in Memphis, with De'Anthony Melton, Jaren Jackon, and Desmond Bane all sidelined. We're certainly not worried about him facing a 28th-ranked Pelicans defense, either. Kemba Walker FD - $6200 DK - $6500 Opponent - DEN Proj Pts FD - 34.92 DK - 36.24 How often do we see a guy like this priced below $7,000? We're talking about a former All-Star who's posting a 28 percent usage rate for the season while seeing his role increase because of Marcus Smart's absence. That doesn't even consider that he's attempting 17 shots a game over his last six outings, making him hard to fade in the low $6K range. He's also coming off two of his best games of the season, averaging 37 fantasy points per game across his last two outings. That directly correlates with his minute's bump, and we're definitely not concerned about him facing a 21st-ranked Denver defense. If you're looking for someone cheaper, Monte Morris could be playing 30 minutes for the shorthanded Nuggets. Shooting Guard Dillon Brooks FD - $5300 DK - $5500 Opponent...

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 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 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...