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Last night was one of the worst nights in fantasy this season. There were countless injuries, which had people rushing to change their teams minutes before lock, but also had people ending their nights early, a la Kevin Durant. Hopefully tonight will be a bit more clear with no injuries during the games.
In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for DraftKings for 11/11/15. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
Without wasting anymore time, let's get down to it!
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DraftKings Point Guards
Kyle Lowry (at PHI, $8,000)
This pick is a bit harder to make than one would think. Yes, Lowry has been on fire this season. Yes, this is a great matchup against a fast paced team that plays little to no defense. Unfortunately, this game is anything but a lock to stay close, which means Lowry could spend the fourth quarter on the bench. Generally, I don’t love to predict blowouts, which is why I opted to use Lowry here. He has been scoring, rebounding, assists, and stealing the ball well this season. He has quickly worked his way into the elite point guard conversation, and he can be used in all leagues.
Ish Smith (at ATL, $4,800)
Jrue Holiday started last night, which means he likely isn’t going to play tonight. That means Smith will draw the start, and he’ll be forced into heavy minutes. He’s averaging one fantasy point per minute on the season, and he has great upside if he gets 30 or more minutes tonight. He also gets a matchup against the Hawks, who may be without Jeff Teague tonight. If Teague is suspended, Smith will get an easier matchup, and he’ll be a much safer play. Smith’s value is contingent on quite a bit tonight, but it’s looking great for him at this point.
DraftKings Shooting Guards
Victor Oladipo (vs LAL, $7,500)
Oladipo has been playing extremely well this season, averaging 16.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He has been shooting the ball slightly under 20 times per game this season, and he has the ability to contribute in all five categories. He gets a great matchup against the Lakers, and this game should feature a ton of points. Oladipo is one of the safer options for the Magic, but he has brings loads of upside to the table. He can be used in all leagues.
Kent Bazemore (vs NO, $5,200)
Bazemore’s price is entirely too low for his production right now. Over his last 7 games, Bazemore is averaging over 30 fantasy points per game, including a 40.5 fantasy point outburst two games ago. He got off to a slow start, but he has been filling the stat sheet in all five categories, including 2 or more steals in four straight games. He gets a great matchup against a fast paced Pelicans team, and Bazemore’s minutes and usage rate will likely rise if Teague is suspended tonight. Even if Teague plays, Bazemore can be used in all leagues.
DraftKings Small Forwards
Paul George (at BOS, $8,800)
PG13 has a fairly high price tag, but it isn’t nearly as high as it should be. He’s priced significantly lower than the other elite options, although he has as much upside as many of them. He has also been playing consistently well, as he has scored 50 or more fantasy points in three of his last four games. He gets a good matchup against the Celtics, who haven’t had a great defense this season. George isn’t going to come cheap, but he’s a triple double threat, and he can be used in all leagues with confidence.
Evan Fournier (vs LAL, $6,000)
Fournier’s price has shot up, while his production has been dropping recently. Still, he’s playing 40 minutes per game, and he gets a great matchup against a weak Lakers defense. Fournier has been shooting the ball early and often for the Magic, as he’s one of their best scorers. There are always opportunities for the other stats as long as he’s on the court, which he is for nearly the entire game. As I mentioned earlier, this game should have plenty of scoring, and Fournier can be used in all leagues.
DraftKings Power Forwards
Greg Monroe (at DEN, $8,300)
Monroe’s true fantasy production has been hindered a bit by his terrible 23-minute performance against the Knicks earlier this season. He was productive in every other game this season, and he isn’t likely going to be playing only 23 minutes again anytime soon. The Nuggets have really struggled against centers this season, and Monroe is going to be one of the best ones they have faced. He’s listed as a power forward on DraftKings, but he plays center, and he’s athletic enough to run with the Nuggets. There will be more than enough opportunities for Monroe tonight, and he should easily take advantage of them. He can be used in all leagues.
Julius Randle (at ORL, $6,500)
Randle’s price was getting a bit high after he had a few good performances, but it is on the decline now. He gets an ideal matchup against the Magic, who have struggled against opposing frontcourts at times this season. Randle has proven that he is one of the Lakers best players, and has been touching the ball quite a bit lately. If he can stay out of foul trouble, he’ll play big minutes. Randle has good double double ability, but he can also contribute in all five categories. Still, he’s best suited for GPPs because of his foul troubles.
DraftKings Centers
Andre Drummond (at SAC, $9,400)
Drummond is second in the NBA in fantasy points per game, behind only Stephen Curry, yet he’s the sixth most expensive player on the slate. His upside is undeniable, as he has scored over 65 fantasy points in two of his last four games. He’s also a safe option, as he has double doubled in every game this season. He has scored 20 or more points while grabbing 20 or more rebounds in three games, and he’s my favorite play on the slate. Get him in your lineups.
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