NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
The Hawks and Celtics kick off Tuesday’s NBA slate, with Boston entering as 13-point favorites and an over/under of 229.5. In the Western Conference, the Timberwolves return to Denver trailing 3-1 and 9.5-point underdogs. The over/under for this matchup is 221.5. At 10:00 PM ET, the Clippers also look to avoid elimination as 12.5-point underdogs vs. the Suns. Currently, the over/under is 224.
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Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 52 | DraftKings Cost: $10000
So far this season, Jayson Tatum is averaging 52.3 fantasy points per game and comes and comes in at a high price tag of $10,000. 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 32.9, which is 1st among today’s options. At $10000, it’s worth paying up for Tatum, given the primary role he will be playing.
Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves
FantasyData Projection: 42 | DraftKings Cost: $9100
By adding Anthony Edwards, you should be getting plenty of bang for your buck, Edwards is not only one of the top players in terms of usage rate, but he has increased his usage in two straight games. Through 79 games, he is averaging 43 fantasy points per game and is coming off a matchup vs. the Nuggets in which he scored 34 points on 12 of 27 shooting in 45 minutes.
Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks
FantasyData Projection: 46 | DraftKings Cost: $8600
Over his last three games, Young has averaged 55.1 fantasy points per game. For the season, he is averaging 26.2 across 34.8 minutes of action per game. Heading into today’s game, Young has surpassed his DFS average in two straight games and should be in line to do so once again against the Celtics.
Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets
FantasyData Projection: 39 | DraftKings Cost: $8200
So far, Jamal Murray has faced off against the Timberwolves six times and is averaging 41.8 fantasy points and 23.8 points per game. Both figures are better than his season averages. Coming in at a price tag of $8200, Murray has a fantasy projection of 39.7. He has surpassed this figure in 54% of his games.
Value DFS Player
Deandre Ayton | Phoenix Suns
FantasyData Projection: 35 | DraftKings Cost: $6400
Deandre Ayton is coming off a 15 point 13 rebound performance against the Clippers. In the game, he played a total of 35 minutes. Today, he could find himself picking up some extra opportunities at the free-throw line, with the Clippers ranked 8th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 35.6 fantasy points and has surpassed that 36 times.
Derrick White | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 28 | DraftKings Cost: $6200
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 18 points against the Hawks and has averaged 30.9 fantasy points per game over his last three games. This year, the Hawks are 17th in points allowed to PGs. White has averaged 24.1 fantasy points per game against opponents in the middle third of the league at defending his position.
Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $6000
Marcus Smart is coming off a game in which he played 29 minutes vs. the Hawks, finishing with 19 points on 8 of 14 shooting from the field. In terms of three-point shooting, Smart has surpassed his season average of 1.9 made threes per game in nine straight contests. Overall, he is averaging 28.6 fantasy points.
De’Andre Hunter | Atlanta Hawks
FantasyData Projection: 25 | DraftKings Cost: $5400
Throughout the season, De’Andre Hunter has shown he is worth adding regardless of his defensive matchup. The Celtics come into the game ranked 3rd in points allowed to SFs. However, Hunter has still averaged 25.1 fantasy points per game against top-10 defenses vs. his position. Over his last three games, he is averaging 32.1 DFS points, including 43.75 in his last game against the Celtics.
