NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
Monday’s schedule features seven games, including several non-conference matchups. At 7:30 PM ET, the Timberwolves face off against hte Hawks with an over/under at 240.5. Also, the Jazz travel to take on the Heat (222.5). There is also a key western conference matchup between the Grizzlies and Mavericks, with Memphis as the slight 1-point favorite. To finish things off, the Suns and Warriors square off with an OU set at 239.5.
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Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 42 | DraftKings Cost: $10100
Over his last three games, Devin Booker has averaged 56.3 fantasy points. When looking back on his previous five games, he has surpassed his fantasy point projection all five times. In terms of usage rate, he is ranked 3rd among today’s other options usage rate (32.3) in addition to a field goal percentage of 49.1% on an average of 34.1 minutes per game.
Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz
FantasyData Projection: 41 | DraftKings Cost: $9900
For the season, Lauri Markkanen is averaging 42.2 fantasy points per game while playing an average of 34.4 minutes. In his previous game, Markkanen scored 13 points against the Hornets and has averaged 43.0 fantasy points per game over his last three games. This year, the Heat are 11th in points allowed to SF’s. Markkanen has averaged 38.0 fantasy points per game against opponents in the middle third of the league at defending his position.
Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves
FantasyData Projection: 42 | DraftKings Cost: $9200
Coming in with a price tag of $9200.0, Anthony Edwards is a good option to outperform expectations. In today’s slate, he is 7th in usage rate and 3rd in fantasy scoring at 43.4 DFS points per game. Most recently, he finished with 53.0 DFS points against the Nets. Overall, he is averaging 24.8 points per contest.
Jrue Holiday | Milwaukee Bucks
FantasyData Projection: 38 | DraftKings Cost: $8900
Jrue Holiday has one of the better matchups of the day against a Kings defensive unit sitting 20th in points allowed. This year, Holiday has averaged 44.5 fantasy points per game when taking on opponents in the bottom third of the league in points allowed. Also, look for him to play a bigger role in the team’s offensive game plan, with Giannis Antetokounmpo set to miss today’s contest.
Value DFS Player
Jordan Poole | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 34 | DraftKings Cost: $6600
By adding Jordan Poole, you should be getting plenty of bang for your buck, Poole is not only one of the top players in terms of usage rate, but he has increased his usage in 2 straight games. Through 68 games, he is averaging 32.8 fantasy points per game and is coming off a matchup vs. the Bucks in which he scored 13 points on 4 of 13 shooting in 25 minutes.
Tim Hardaway Jr. | Dallas Mavericks
FantasyData Projection: 25 | DraftKings Cost: $6400
When looking at today’s options, Tim Hardaway Jr. sits just outside some of the top options in terms of salary. However, he has a chance to produce like some of the players priced ahead of him. With Luka Doncic set to miss today’s game, Hardaway Jr. should get some additional opportunites against Memphis. Also, the Grizzlies are currently just 16th in points allowed per game. With a price tag of $6400.0, Hardaway Jr. is a good value option.
Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $6300
Over his last three games, Draymond Green has averaged 34.1 fantasy points. When looking back on his previous five games, he has surpassed his fantasy point projection four times. This season, he has a field goal percentage of 52.3% on an average of 31.4 minutes per game.
Christian Wood | Dallas Mavericks
FantasyData Projection: 32 | DraftKings Cost: $6000
Christian Wood provides some solid value at $6000.0, given that he has played a bigger role in the Mavericks’ offense relative some of the other players in his price range. Heading into the game, he has the 11th best usage rate on an average of 11.8 field goal attempts. Through 56 games, he is averaging 32.2 fantasy points per game on 17.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.
