NBA Daily Fantasy Picks
There are just four games on Thursday’s NBA slate. A key matchup to watch is a non-conference battle between the 76ers and Mavericks. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET, with an over/under currently sitting at 230.5. The night concludes with a big matchup between the Clippers and the Warriors. Right now, the over/under for this game is 231.5, with Los Angele and -2.5 point favorites.
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James Harden | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 44 | DraftKings Cost: $9500
James Harden is coming off a 20-point 6 rebound performance against the Heat. 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 Mavericks ranked 24th in free-throws allowed per game. Overall, he is averaging 50.0 fantasy points and has surpassed that 23 times.
Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks
FantasyData Projection: 44 | DraftKings Cost: $9400
Over his last three games, Kyrie Irving has averaged 39.7 fantasy points. He has surpassed his fantasy point projection three times when looking back on his previous five games. In terms of usage rate, he is ranked 2nd among today’s other options in usage rate (30.0). Regarding efficiency, he has a field goal percentage of 48.7% on an average of 36.9 minutes per game.
Kristaps Porzingis | Washington Wizards
FantasyData Projection: 43 | DraftKings Cost: $8900
Throughout the season, Kristaps Porzingis has shown he is worth adding, regardless of his price tag or matchup. The Raptors come into the game ranked 3rd in points allowed to power forwards. However, Porzingis has still averaged 44.2 fantasy points per game against such opponents. Over his last three games, he averages 41.4 DFS points, including 40.0 in his last game against the Knicks.
Jordan Poole | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 33 | DraftKings Cost: $8200
Heading into the game, Stephen Curry is listed as out, meaning that Poole is one of the players in line to get a bump in usage. This year, the Clippers are 19th in points allowed to shooting guards. Poole has averaged 29.7 fantasy points per game against opponents in the middle third of the league at defending his position.
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Donte DiVincenzo | Golden State Warriors
FantasyData Projection: 23 | DraftKings Cost: $5600
Over his last three games, DiVincenzo has averaged 35.2 fantasy points per game. For the season, he is averaging 9.5 across 25.8 minutes of action per game. Heading into today’s game, DiVincenzo has surpassed his DFS average in 3 straight games and should be in line to do so once again against the Clippers.
Keldon Johnson | San Antonio Spurs
FantasyData Projection: 34 | DraftKings Cost: $6900
Keldon Johnson comes in at the price tag of $6900.0, and is worth adding against the Pacers. So far this year, he is averaging 33.8 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 Devin Vassell’s absence, but his taking on a defense ranked 25th in points allowed per game.
Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 30 | DraftKings Cost: $4900
Relative to his cost ($4900.0), Tyrese Maxey is worth the price for his usage rate and role in the team’s offense. For the season, he averages 19.5 points per game and 30.5 fantasy points per contest while taking 18.5% of the 76ers’ field goal attempts. Out of his 41 games, he has outperformed his DFS projection 17 times.
Christian Wood | Dallas Mavericks
FantasyData Projection: 34 | DraftKings Cost: $6000
Over his last three games, Christian Wood has averaged 26.8 fantasy points. He has surpassed his fantasy point projection three times when looking back on his previous five games. Today he is ranked 12th among today’s other options in usage rate (26.5) and in terms of efficiency, he has a field goal percentage of 52.2% on an average of 27.2 minutes per game.
