NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
There are six games on Monday’s NBA schedule. To kick things off, the Pacers and Hornets meet up with an over/under sitting at 232.5. In addition, the Bulls travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers as the 7.5-point underdogs. The highest over/under line of the day belongs to the Kings and Jazz (239).
Studs DFS Player
Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 47 | DraftKings Cost: $9800
Even though the Rockets have been playing a little better on defense of late, they are still ranked just 26th in points allowed per game. So far, Curry is averaging 52.1 fantasy points per game against defenses in the bottom third of the league in points allowed. In his most recent game, he complied 34.5 fantasy points across 30 minutes vs. the Grizzlies.
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Julius Randle | New York Knicks
FantasyData Projection: 47 | DraftKings Cost: $9200
Despite being one of the pricier options, Julius Randle has been averaging an impressive 46.9 fantasy points per game this season. He is a worthwhile target for today’s game as he is one of the top players today in terms of usage rate. For the year, his usage rate of 29.6 is the fourth-highest among all the options available. Given the role he will play for the Knicks, paying $9200 for Randle is still a good value.
Kevin Porter Jr. | Houston Rockets
FantasyData Projection: 38 | DraftKings Cost: $8000
Kevin Porter Jr. is coming off a 20-point 4 rebound performance against the Pelicans. In the game, he played a total of 38 minutes. Today, he could find himself picking up some extra opportunities at the free-throw line, with the Warriors ranked 25th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 37.2 fantasy points and has surpassed that 24 times.
Tyus Jones | Memphis Grizzlies
FantasyData Projection: 23 | DraftKings Cost: $7000
So far, Tyus Jones has faced off against the Mavericks three games and is averaging 26.6 fantasy points and 11.3 points per game. Both figures are better than his season averages. Coming in at a price tag of $7000, Jones has a fantasy projection of 23.0. He has surpassed this figure in 44% of his games.
Value DFS Player
Josh Hart | New York Knicks
FantasyData Projection: 26 | DraftKings Cost: $6000
From a usage rate perspective, Josh Hart is someone trending in the right direction. Hart has now surpassed his season-long field-goal attempt figure (7.0) in 2 straight games. In his last outing, Hart shot 80.0% from the floor on his way to 13 points, including 37.0 fantasy points. Through 66 games, Hart is averaging 28.2 fantasy points per contest.
Tobias Harris | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 28 | DraftKings Cost: $6000
Heading into today’s game, Tobias Harris has a price tag of $6000 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, Harris has seen his usage rate go up in each of his last two games. Across the entire season, he is averaging 14.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 32.9 minutes of action.
Jordan Nwora | Indiana Pacers
FantasyData Projection: 10 | DraftKings Cost: $5400
In his most recent game, Jordan Nwora finished with 31.75 fantasy points on 13 points and 9 rebounds. Today he will be matched up against a defensive unit that is 25th in points allowed per game. Over their last three games, the Hornets are giving up 118.0 points per game which is 19th most in that span. For the season, Nwora is averaging 15.3 fantasy points per game.
Josh Green | Dallas Mavericks
FantasyData Projection: 17 | DraftKings Cost: $5300
So far this year, Josh Green has played in 51 games and is averaging 17.6 fantasy points per game, which is 68th compared to today’s options. One thing to note is that he has outpaced his season usage rate (15.3) in four straight games. This includes his most recent game, putting up 9 points and 2 rebounds against the Lakers. When looking across his late three games, he is averaging 29.5 DFS points.
