NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
The Raptors and Hornets kick off a big slate of 13 games on Tuesday. Currently, Toronto stands as the 14.5-point favorite. Also, at 7:00 PM ET, the Heat travel to take on the Pistons as the heavy favorite. In a non-conference matchup, the Timberwolves travel to take on the Nets with an over/under coming in at 226.5. At 8:00 PM ET, the Kings and Pelicans meet up with an over/under of 237.5. The highest over/under currently belongs to the Thunder and Warriors (243).
Studs DFS Player
Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 55 | DraftKings Cost: $11100
At first glance, Joel Embiid would be someone to avoid, given that the Celtics are 6th in points allowed per game. However, Embiid has not been fazed when facing top-ten scoring defenses, averaging 57.8 fantasy points per game. This includes averaging 33.3 points per contest. For the season, Embiid has hit 54.2% of his field-goal attempts and has a player efficiency rating of 37.2.
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LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers
FantasyData Projection: 51 | DraftKings Cost: $9800
So far this season, LeBron James is averaging 52.7 fantasy points per game and is one of the more expensive options. However, it is worth targeting him today as he is a sure bet to get his fair share of opportunities. For the season, he has a usage rate of 33.3, which is 4th among today’s options. At $9800, it’s worth paying up for James, given the primary role he will be playing.
Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 47 | DraftKings Cost: $8900
Kevin Durant enters with an excellent matchup against a Spurs defense that is ranked 30th in points allowed. Over their last three games, San Antonio is allowing 136.0 points per game, which is 30th during that span. For the season, Durant is averaging 45.1 fantasy points per game against teams in the bottom third of the league in points allowed.
Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz
FantasyData Projection: 42 | DraftKings Cost: $8800
Over his last three games, Lauri Markkanen has averaged 47.2 fantasy points. When looking back on his previous five games, he has surpassed his fantasy point projection three times. In terms of usage rate, he is ranked 23rd among today’s other options in usage rate (26.7). In terms of efficiency, he has a field goal percentage of 49.9% on an average of 34.4 minutes per game.
Value DFS Player
Chris Paul | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 35 | DraftKings Cost: $7300
Chris Paul has a matchup that is too good to pass up with the Spurs sitting 30th in points allowed. Over their last three games, San Antonio is allowing 136.0 points per game, which is also 30th during that span. For the season, Paul is averaging 34.2 fantasy points per game against teams in the bottom third of the league in points allowed.
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets
FantasyData Projection: 32 | DraftKings Cost: $7400
Heading into today’s game, Aaron Gordon has a price tag of $7400 and has plenty of upside. Look for this game to be played at a fast pace, with both teams above the league average in possessions per contest. In addition, Gordon has seen his usage rate go up in each of his last two games. Across the entire season, he is averaging 16.4 points and 6.6 rebounds in 30.2 minutes of action.
Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $7200
Jalen Williams has one of the better matchups of the day against a Warriors defensive unit sitting 20th in points allowed. This year, Williams has averaged 30.3 fantasy points per game when taking on opponents in the bottom third of the league in points allowed. In his last game, he played 34 minutes and scored 12 points (23.75 DFS).
Klay Thompson | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 35 | DraftKings Cost: $7000
So far this year, Klay Thompson has a usage rate of 26.5, which is 25th among today’s option. As of late, he has taken on an even bigger role in the team’s offense, surpassing his season-long field goal attempt numbers in 2 straight games. For the season, he is averaging 34.2 fantasy points per game on a field goal percentage of 43.3%.
