NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
There are eight games on Tuesday’s NBA slate of action kicked off by the Bucks taking n the Magic in Orlando. Currently, the over/under for this matchup is 232.5. In the Western Conference, the Warriors meet up with the Thunder in a game that features the highest over/under (241.5). Finally, the night ends in a matchup between the Grizzlies and Lakers, with the spread sitting 2 points in favor of Los Angeles.
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Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 52 | DraftKings Cost: $11500
Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 46 | DraftKings Cost: $10100
Even though the Thunder have been playing a little better on defense of late, they are still ranked just 24th in points allowed per game. So far, Curry is averaging 52.0 fantasy points per game against defenses in the bottom third of the league in points allowed. In his most recent game, he complied 42.0 fantasy points across 32 minutes vs. the Lakers.
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards
FantasyData Projection: 36 | DraftKings Cost: $8200
Not only is Bradley Beal taking on a defense ranked just 27th in points allowed to his position. But he is averaging 39.2 fantasy points per game against teams in the bottom third of the league at defending SG’s. In his last game, Beal finished with 48.25 DFS points against the Bucks. Even with a price tag of $8200.0, he is well worth the cost with such a strong matchup.
Klay Thompson | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 33 | DraftKings Cost: $8100
Klay Thompson is coming off a 22-point 5 rebound performance against the Lakers. In the game, he played a total of 32 minutes. Today, he could find himself picking up some extra opportunities at the free-throw line, with the Thunder ranked 30th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 34.4 fantasy points and has surpassed that 29 times.
Value DFS Player
Brook Lopez | Milwaukee Bucks
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $6700
So far this year, Brook Lopez has played in 63 games and is averaging 31.1 fantasy points per game, which is 22nd compared to today’s options. One thing to note is that he has outpaced his season usage rate (18.8) in 7 straight games. This includes his most recent game, putting up 15 points and 6 rebounds against the Wizards. When looking across his late three games, he is averaging 34.3 DFS points.
Gordon Hayward | Charlotte Hornets
FantasyData Projection: 24 | DraftKings Cost: $6400
Heading into the game, LaMelo Ball is listed as out, meaning that Hayward is one of the players in line to get a bump in usage. This year, the Knicks are 13th in points allowed to SF’s. Hayward has averaged 24.7 fantasy points per game against opponents in the middle third of the league at defending his position.
Dennis Schröder | Los Angeles Lakers
FantasyData Projection: 24 | DraftKings Cost: $6200
Coming in with a price tag of $6200.0, Schröder is a strong option to add against the Grizzlies. So far this year, he is averaging 24.2 fantasy points per contest and should outperform this figure in today’s game. Not only will he be a bigger part of the team’s offense due to LeBron James’ absence, but his taking on a defense ranked 17th in points allowed per game.
Nicolas Claxton | Brooklyn Nets
FantasyData Projection: 31 | DraftKings Cost: $6500
Nicolas Claxton has one of the better matchups of the day, against a Rockets defensive unit sitting 26th in points allowed. This year, Claxton has averaged 32.9 fantasy points per game when taking on opponents in the bottom third of the league in points allowed. In his last game, he played 26 minutes and scored 8 points (33.0 DFS).
