FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Friday, 2/5/21 Thursday's slate was so weird. We discussed yesterday how ugly it was, and the teams didn't disappoint. Almost every game was a blowout, and numerous good players sat out. Luckily, this slate is much better. There are nine games in action and very few question marks in terms of COVID protocols and injuries. 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 Cole Anthony FD - $5000 DK - $5700 Opponent - CHI Proj Pts FD - 27.28 DK - 28.71 We have some big-name players we need to save up for, so let's kick things off with some values at the guard positions. Anthony is just that, taking over PG duties in Orlando. Losing Markelle Fultz was the thing that earned him the job, but Aaron Gordon's injury assured him the majority of the ball-handling duties. That's actually led to Anthony scoring at least 22 DraftKings points in nine of his last 11 games, averaging 26.3 fantasy points per game in that span. That's all you can ask for from a $5K player, particularly with Anthony dropping at least 28 DK points in back-to-back games. We also don't mind the fact that Chicago surrenders the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing point guards, too. Théo Maledon FD - $4800 DK - $5000 Opponent - MIN Proj Pts FD - 28.09 DK - 28.96 With George Hill and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both sidelined, Maledon has carved out a nice role for himself. Not only has he entered the starting lineup, Maledon is also playing 32 minutes a night across his last four fixtures. He's providing 27 DraftKings points per game in that span, and that's an excellent total from a player in this price range. What's also nice is that he collected 29 DK points on Wednesday despite shooting just 2-of-12 from the field, exemplifying his stat-stuffing ways. That becomes even more attractive when you consider that Minnesota ranks 26th in defensive efficiency. Malcolm Brogdon is a good bet as anyone for 40 fantasy points, and that makes him intriguing around $8,000. Shooting Guard Eric Bledsoe FD - $5300 DK - $5800 Opponent - IND Proj...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Thursday, 2/4/21 Sometimes, we just need to be honest. This slate sucks. I say that because there's a ton of high-priced players and not a whole lot of great value plays. That means building lineups will be more difficult than ever because predicting which star will score 60 instead of 50 is one of the hardest tasks in this racket. In any case, all five games have single-digit spreads, so it should make for a fun night of basketball anyway. 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 - $7400 DK - $7600 Opponent - HOU Proj Pts FD - 41.63 DK - 41.91 Ja had a rough game on Tuesday, but what Grizzly didn't? Prior to that dud, Morant looked well on his way to a breakout season. If you take out the game where he got injured, Morant is still averaging 38 DraftKings points per game for the year. That even includes that ugly showing on Tuesday, and it's amazing just how jaw-dropping this kid can be. We love this matchup too, with Houston sitting sixth in total pace. Their defense has been amazing recently, but if we're playing at a pace like this, Morant should provide statistics at ease with his blazing speed and athleticism. In his three meetings with the Rockets last year, Ja averaged just shy of 40 fantasy points per game. John Wall FD - $7500 DK - $6900 Opponent - MEM Proj Pts FD - 37.85 DK - 38.38 Wall was actually supposed to be in this article yesterday, but we had to scratch him once he was ruled out for rest. All of the same things go here, making Wall one of the best plays on the board. We say that because the former Wizard has at least 35 DraftKings points in four-straight games. He actually did that damage in just 25.5 minutes a night, which is an absurd per-minute rate. You might be saying, "well, aren't you worried about those limited minutes?" No, because if you dig into those games, the Rockets won most of them in blowout fashion. He's actually played 30 minutes or more in over half of his games this season, and if he does...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Wednesday, 2/3/21 After just six games on Tuesday, we have a full 10-game slate here. We need to keep an eye on so many things, though, with numerous guys being ruled out already. We also have a few teams in the second half of a back-to-back, which means even more players are bound to sit. While we have some of that info now, be sure to monitor news up until first tip. 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 Dejounte Murray FD - $6900 DK - $6400 Opponent - MIN Proj Pts FD - 40.91 DK - 41.3 How often do you see a player projected for more than 40 points priced below $7,000? That's what we have here with Murray, and it's a wonder why many of these Spurs remain so cheap. We love him his stat-stuffing ways, averaging 14.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game for the season. He's one of the best rebounding guards in the NBA too, and he should be able to feast even more with LaMarcus Aldridge missing. Those big numbers have led to him scoring at least 33 DraftKings points in 10 of his last 11 games, making these price tags hard to figure. We haven't even discussed how he faces a 27th-ranked Timberwolves defense. Lonzo Ball FD - $6200 DK - $5700 Opponent - PHO Proj Pts FD - 36.03 DK - 37.26 Lonzo has been cruising recently, and it's a wonder why these DFS sites haven't taken notice. The talented point guard has scored at least 30 DK points in four of his last five games, averaging 34 fantasy points per game in that span. That's all you can ask for from a $6K player, and he's done that despite struggling with his shot. While we don't necessarily like the matchup, Ball had one of the best games of his career against the Suns in his final game against them last season. He collected 20 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and two blocks en route to a 52-point gem. If he does that at this price, Ball will be in every optimal lineup. Speaking of the...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Tuesday, 2/2/21 Monday was almost a huge night for me. Yours truly dropped 330 in the single-entry contest on FanDuel while getting a big fat 0 from Will Barton. That was obviously very frustrating, but it's a reminder to keep an eye on the news as long as possible. I got distracted and stopped paying attention after lock, which is one of the dumbest things you can do in this racket. Detroit was the team that caused the postponement, and you need to keep an eye on them in the news because they're playing again 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 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 - $10200 DK - $10700 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 50.82 DK - 53.7 This price is getting pretty lofty, but it's almost impossible to fade this guy right now. Before getting blown out on Monday, Lillard had at least 49 DraftKings points in each of his previous six games. That directly correlates with C.J. McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic getting injured, forcing Dame to run this offense. He usually runs the offense anyway, but his 32 percent usage rate in that span is absurd. The best part about using him today is the matchup though, with Washington ranked dead-last in total defense while playing at the fastest pace in the NBA. Kemba Walker FD - $5700 DK - $6700 Opponent - GS Proj Pts FD - 32.73 DK - 33.4 Walker was already one of the league leaders with a 29 percent usage rate, and that's likely to increase with Marcus Smart out for the next few weeks. That sort of usage is crazy from a player this talented, especially with Kemba priced so affordably. He's usually priced somewhere between $7,000-$8,000, and it's just a matter of time before he gets there. Scoring at least 32 DK points in three of his last five games is a good indicator that he's starting to find his groove, and the absence of Smart might finally get him over the 30-minute threshold. We love this matchup too, with Golden State ranked 23rd in total defense this year. Ja Morant should not be below $8,000 on both sites like he is. Shooting Guard Bradley...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Sunday, 1/31/21 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 - $9300 DK - $9300Opponent - WASProj Pts FD - 49.09 DK - 50.3 James Harden is questionable for this game and with the Nets already resting Kevin Durant on Friday there’s some chance another member of the big three gets to sit in this one as well. If that’s the case, then Kyrie would be a near-lock against the Wizards. Washington is the second-worst defense in the league this season and that’s not just because of the Covid protocol stuff. They stink. Since coming back from his hiatus, Irving is averaging 28 points and five assists per game. If Harden were to sit then the usage would undoubtedly increase. Darius Garland FD - $5200 DK - $5600Opponent - MINProj Pts FD - 29.31 DK - 30.46 Garland is playing without a minutes limit now since coming back from injury and has been productive over the last week or so. He’s had double-digit scoring in each of the last three games and put up 17 shots last game in the loss to the Knicks. He needs to score to hit value and he’ll have a great chance for it against the Timberwolves who have trouble stopping anyone on defense. They are also dealing with a number of different injuries as well so this is a great spot for the Cavaliers. Shooting Guard Collin Sexton FD - $7100 DK - $6800Opponent - MINProj Pts FD - 37.61 DK - 38.54 Sexton gets to face up against one of the league’s worst defenses in this matchup against the Timberwolves who rank 27th on the season in defensive efficiency. Sexton has shot poorly from the field in three of the last four games which has driven down his scoring totals. Plus the blowout against the Celtics was a total outlier. I think there’s still plenty of upside on the price point, especially on DraftKings. This will be easily the best matchup he’s had in the last week and that’s a great time to buy with the price dipping. Jeremy Lamb FD - $5400 DK - $5200Opponent - PHIProj Pts FD - 29.6 DK - 29.65 Jeremy Lamb is firmly...