NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
Tuesday features six games on the NBA schedule. With an over/under sitting at 227, the Wizards and Magic face off in Orlando. Also in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers and Nets face off with Cleveland sitting as 3-point favorites and an over/under of 218.5. At 9:00 ET, the Celtics travel to take on the Kings with the highest over/under of the night (238.5).
Studs DFS Player
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder
FantasyData Projection: 49 | DraftKings Cost: $9800
Over his last three games, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 47.9 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 2nd among today’s other options, with a usage rate of 33.0. For the season, he has a field goal percentage of 51.1% on an average of 35.6 minutes per game.
Paul George | Los Angeles Clippers
FantasyData Projection: 42 | DraftKings Cost: $9300
Paul George is coming off a 29-point 9 rebound performance against the Trail Blazers. 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 Thunder ranked 29th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 43.0 fantasy points and has surpassed that 23 times.
CJ McCollum | New Orleans Pelicans
FantasyData Projection: 37 | DraftKings Cost: $8000
Through 64 games, CJ McCollum is averaging 7.4 3-point attempts per contest and has connected at a rate of 38.3%. This figure places him 20th among today’s options. Even though he isn’t one of today’s most efficient outside shooters, he has surpassed his season 3-point shooting percentage in two straight contests. In his last game, McCollum finished with 50.5 fantasy points against the Rockets.
Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers
FantasyData Projection: 40 | DraftKings Cost: $7500
For the season, Garland is averaging 40.1 fantasy points per game and will cost $7500 in today’s game against the Nets. Even though Brooklyn has been a top-10 defensive unit this year, they have been struggling of late. Over their last three games, they have allowed 123.0 points per game which is 22nd in that span of games. When facing other top-10 defensive units, he has averaged 123.0 DFS points.
Value DFS Player
John Collins | Atlanta Hawks
FantasyData Projection: 25 | DraftKings Cost: $5400
Not only does John Collins have one of the better matchups of the day, taking on a Pistons defense ranked 29th in points allowed. But he also has a good track record against teams in the bottom third of the league in points allowed per game, averaging 31.9 fantasy points per game. For the season, he is averaging 30.1 minutes and 12.9 points on 50.6% shooting.
Malik Monk | Sacramento Kings
FantasyData Projection: 24 | DraftKings Cost: $5200
Over his last three games, Monk has averaged 32.1 fantasy points per game. For the season, he is averaging 13.7 points per game across 22.6 minutes of action. Heading into today’s game, Monk has surpassed his DFS average in 3 straight games and should be in line to do so once again against the Celtics.
Harrison Barnes | Sacramento Kings
FantasyData Projection: 25 | DraftKings Cost: $5000
It is worth adding Harrison Barnes in today’s lineup as he is one of the better value plays available. This year, he has outperformed his fantasy average when taking on top ten opponents at defending SF’s. In his last game, Barnes finished with 18.75 fantasy points on 27 minutes of action. Over his last three contests, he has averaged 21.2 fantasy points per game.
Monte Morris | Washington Wizards
FantasyData Projection: 24 | DraftKings Cost: $4800
This figures to be one of the more up-tempo matchups of the slate, with the Wizards and Magic ranking 22nd and 17th in pace, respectively. In addition, Washington is just 30th in points allowed over their previous three games. For the season, he is averaging 24.2 fantasy points per game and has a usage rate of 15.6. At $4800, Morris is good option against the Magic.
