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We have a massive 10 game NBA slate to get us through this hump day, and there are some very interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 12/6/17. I play both cash and GPP, so I will be looking for both players who have consistency, along with value plays that have upside from a favorable match up, or other factors.
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DFS Guards to Consider
Klay Thompson - SG, GS @ CHA (DK - $7,400)
Thompson is in a spot to see a ton of action, since Steph Curry is out with an injury. When Curry is off the floor, Thompson has a 31.8% usage rate, which is a 6.8% increase from his usual. We know Klay has plenty of upside because of his ability to hit the deep ball, which makes him a great pick for GPPs. He has 31 or more DraftKings points in seven of his last ten games, and should be able to hit and exceed that mark with Curry off the court. He is up against the Hornets, who are giving 42 DraftKings points per game to shooting guards. Great overall spot for Thompson, and good for any format.
Lou Williams - PG/SG, LAC vs MIN (DK - $7,100)
Williams has a 33% usage rate with Patrick Beverley and Blake Griffin off the court, so we know he will be seeing a ton of touches throughout the game. He has scored 33 or more DraftKings points in five of his last six games. He is a great cash game play tonight, since his minutes and production are locked in. Williams is up against Minnesota who is giving up 40 points per game to shooting guards. The Clippers will most likely have Austin Rivers at point, so Williams will draw a bit of and easier defensive match up.
DFS Forwards to Consider
Will Barton - SF, DEN @ NO (DK - $6,900)
Barton is on a bit of a hot streak right now, as he has scored 34 or more DraftKings points in three straight games. He is also seeing more usage, since both Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap are injured. He has a 24% usage rate, an averaging 1.09 fantasy points per minute with them off the court, which is great production, and the type of guy you want on your roster. Barton is up against the Pelicans, who are giving up 43 DraftKings points per game to small forwards, which is sixth worst in the league, and the kind of spot you want to attack.
Aaron Gordon - PF, ORL vs ATL (DK - $8,100)
Gordon is really showing off his skills in this early part of the season, and with the flashes of upside he has, he is great for a GPP. He is up against the Hawks, who are giving up 50 DraftKings points per game to power forwards, which is fifth worst in the league. Gordon has scored 30 or more DraftKings points in eight or his last 10 games. He has a usage rate sitting at 22%, along with averaging 1.08 fantasy points per minute. He is really starting to chip in with other stats besides scoring, so he can rack up DFS points in a hurry. Solid consistency from him makes him good for cash, and the very favorable match up, gives him some nice upside for GPPs.
DFS Centers to Consider
Myles Turner - C, IND vs CHI (DK - $6,200)
Turner is a bit cheaper compared to some of the high priced centers, but he has a great match up in front of him. He is up against the Bulls, who are not just bad overall, they are bad at guarding centers, as they giving up 51 DraftKings points per game to them. Turner has scored in double digit real points in seven of his last 10 games, and with this favorable match up, he should be able to reach that. He also has some double-double upside, which could make him an interesting pivot for GPPs.
Also consider: Andre Drummond - C, DET @ MIL (DK - $9,100)
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