NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
Four of Thursday’s NBA games are non-conference matchups kicked off by the Nuggets traveling to face the Pistons. In addition, the Kings and Nets have the highest over/under total of the day at 237.5. The only inter-conference game belongs to the Pacers and Bucks, with Milwaukee as the 13.5-point favorite. The night wraps up with a showdown between the Magic and Suns in Phoenix. The over/under total currently sits at 228.5
Studs DFS Player
Domantas Sabonis | Sacramento Kings
FantasyData Projection: 46 | DraftKings Cost: $10100
Domantas Sabonis has been impressive over his last three games, averaging 55.6 fantasy points. In addition, he has exceeded his projected fantasy points in four out of his previous five games. Currently, he ranks 26th in terms of usage rate amongst other options available today, with a usage rate of 21.4%. Additionally, he has maintained a field goal percentage of 61.0% while playing an average of 34.6 minutes per game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder
FantasyData Projection: 49 | DraftKings Cost: $9600
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comes in with a usage rate of 32.9%, ranking second among today’s available options. Recently, he has stepped up even more, surpassing his season-long field goal attempt numbers for three consecutive games. Overall, he has an average of 50.2 fantasy points per game this season, with a field goal percentage of 50.9%.
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors
FantasyData Projection: 44 | DraftKings Cost: $8400
So far this season, Pascal Siakam is averaging 45.2 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 27.5, which is 7th among today’s options. At $8400, it’s worth paying up for Siakam given the primary role he will be playing.
Spencer Dinwiddie | Brooklyn Nets
FantasyData Projection: 34 | DraftKings Cost: $7900
Spencer Dinwiddie will be matched up against a defensive unit that has been slipping of late, giving up 125.0 points per game over their last three games which places them 22nd. Dinwiddie is coming off a 42.5 fantasy point performance against the Thunder. This year he has averaged 34.6 DFS points against defensive units in the middle third of the NBA. His overall season average sits at 33.3 (DFS).
Value DFS Player
Bobby Portis | Milwaukee Bucks
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $6500
Bobby Portis has one of the better matchups of the day against a Pacers defensive unit sitting 26th in points allowed. This year, Portis has averaged 36.0 fantasy points per game when taking on opponents in the bottom third of the league in points allowed. In his last game, he played 19 minutes and scored 11 points (18.5 DFS).
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets
FantasyData Projection: 32 | DraftKings Cost: $6200
Aaron Gordon is coming off an 18 point 1 rebound performance against the Raptors. In the game, he played a total of 34 minutes. Today, he could find himself picking up some extra opportunities at the free-throw line with the Pistons ranked 28th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 32.6 fantasy points and has surpassed that 24 times.
Luguentz Dort | Oklahoma City Thunder
FantasyData Projection: 25 | DraftKings Cost: $5800
Most recently, Luguentz Dort scored 24 points on 56.2% shooting against the Nets. Dort has now increased his scoring total in three straight games and has a season-long average of 14.0. Compared to today’s other options, he is 32nd in DFS points per game (25.7).
Kevin Huerter | Sacramento Kings
FantasyData Projection: 26 | DraftKings Cost: $5700
Heading into today’s game, Kevin Huerter is one of the best three-point shooting options available. For the season, he is averaging 6.8 3-point attempts and has hit 40.7% of his looks from deep. Huerter has now increased his three-point shooting percentage in two straight games. Overall, he is averaging 27.1 fantasy points per game and 24.9 over his last three games.
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