NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
The 76ers and Celtics kick off their second-round series with Boston entering as 10-point home favorites. Currently, the over/under sits at 213.5. In the Western Conference, the Suns travel to take on the Nuggets. The over/under sits at 227, with Denver as the 4.5-point favorite to come out on top.
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Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 52 | DraftKings Cost: $9900
Jayson Tatum is coming off a 30 point 14 rebound performance against the Hawks. In the game, he played a total of 39 minutes. Today, he could find himself picking up some extra opportunities at the free-throw line, with the 76ers ranked 15th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 52.3 fantasy points and has surpassed that 38 times.
Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 46 | DraftKings Cost: $9200
Throughout the season, Devin Booker has shown he is worth adding regardless of his price tag or matchup. The Nuggets come into the game ranked 5th in points allowed to SGs. However, Booker has averaged 46.5 fantasy points per game against top 10 defenses at defending his position. Over his last three games, he is averaging 61.2 DFS points, including 48.5 in his last game against the Nuggets.
Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 48 | DraftKings Cost: $9500
Kevin Durant has already had success against the Nuggets. So far, he has seen Denver three times and is averaging 48.2 fantasy points. For the season, he is averaging 48.7 fantasy points per game on 29.1 and 6.7 boards. Over their last five games, the Nuggets have allowed an average of 104.0 points per game.
Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 31 | DraftKings Cost: $6900
At first glance, Tyrese Maxey would be someone to avoid, given that the Celtics are 6th in points allowed per game. However, Maxey has not been fazed when facing top-ten scoring defenses, averaging 33.8 fantasy points per game. This includes averaging 21.4 points per contest. For the season, Maxey has hit 48.1% of his field-goal attempts and has a player efficiency rating of 20.9.
Value DFS Player
Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $5700
So far this year, Marcus Smart has played in 61 games and is averaging 28.6 fantasy points per game, which is 18th compared to today’s options. One thing to note is that he has outpaced his season usage rate (17.9) in four straight games. This includes his most recent game, putting up 22 points and 4 rebounds against the Hawks. When looking across his late three games, he is averaging 27.2 DFS points.
Derrick White | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 28 | DraftKings Cost: $5600
For the season, Derrick White is averaging 26.4 fantasy points per game while playing an average of 28.3 minutes. In his previous game, White scored 7 points against the Hawks and has averaged 24.7 fantasy points per game over his last three games. This year, the 76ers are 12th in points allowed to SGs. White has averaged 24.1 fantasy points per game against opponents in the middle third of the league at defending his position.
Bruce Brown | Denver Nuggets
FantasyData Projection: 24 | DraftKings Cost: $4400
So far this year, Bruce Brown has played in 80 games and is averaging 25.0 fantasy points per game, which is 13th compared to today’s options. One thing to note is that he has outpaced his season usage rate (17.9) in 4 straight games. This includes his most recent game, putting up 14 points and 2 rebounds against the Suns. When looking across his late three games, he is averaging 24.2 DFS points.
Torrey Craig | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 19 | DraftKings Cost: $4100
Today’s game will be the second time that Torrey Craig has faced off against the Nuggets. This year he is averaging 19.5 fantasy points and finished with 19.6 in his previous game against Denver. For the season, he is averaging 24.6 minutes per game and has a usage rate of 13.1 which is 55th among today’s options.
