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Small five game slate for tonight, but we still have some big names going. Three big names at point guards and some at small forward. Look to target the weak defensive teams and do a bit of a games stack, since those should be fast paced games. Let's keep the week rolling on a strong note, and win some money tonight.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/14/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings.
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DraftKings DFS Guards
Damian Lillard - PG, @ NO ($8,800)
On a slate where Westbrook and Curry are playing, it is nice to get near the same level of production and save a bit. Now, I'm not saying Lillard is going to put up Westbrook like numbers, but since he is cheaper, you don't need him to have as explosive of a game. Lillard has scored 40 DraftKings points or more in eight of his last ten games. Those are some amazing numbers and he should be in play for both cash and tournament lineups. Lillard has a usage rate of 32.6%, which is highest on the team and he is averaging 1.2 fantasy points per minute. He is facing off against the Pelicans who are giving up a staggering 49 points per game to point guards. This is exactly the type of match up you want to target, a player who has been crushing it lately, along with him going against a weak defense. Should be all green and money from Lillard tonight. Lock him and rest easy.
Victor Oladipo - SG, @ BKN ($6,300)
Any time the Nets are on the slate, you always want to key in on that game and roster some players against them. Pretty simple concept since the Nets play a fast and lose style of offense, and their defense is so bad. That means a high paced game, with plenty of chances for the opposing team. Oladipo has scored 31 DraftKings points or more in three of his last four games and is up against the Nets who are giving up 51 points per game. Oladipo doesn't have a ton of upside since the offense on the Thunder runs through Westbrook, so I would only play him in cash games.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Richaun Holmes - PF, @ GS ($4,900)
Holmes has found himself with more playing time since the trade deadline and the departure of Noel. He has had some solid games since then, and is showing he can get it done on the offensive end. He has scored in double digits of real points in eight of his last ten games, which equals seven games of 20 or more DraftKings points in that same time frame. His usage rate is only sitting at 21%, but on a team with no true star player, they are spreading the ball around and he should get his looks. He needs to score 24 points tonight for him to hit 5x value. That is very doable in a game that is going to be fast paced and high scoring.
Paul George - SF, NY ($8,200)
Paul George hasn't been a real star player this year and I know that first hand, since I have rostered him far too many times. He put up a few duds of games, but has seemingly turned it around of late. He has scored 46 DraftKings points or more in four of his last five games. That is the kind of production they need from him if they want to hold on to the playoff spot they have. His usage rate is nearly 30%, and is averaging 1.09 fantasy points per minute. He is up against the Knicks who are giving up 41 DraftKings points per game to small forwards, because Carmelo doesn't find the need to play real defense all the time.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Jusuf Nurkic - C, @ NO ($7,000)
Since being traded to the Trail Blazers from the Nuggets, Nurkic has somewhat of a new wind and is on a hot streak. This streak was highlighted by an 81 point DraftKings performance last week versus Philadelphia. I'm not saying he is going to have the same outing as that tonight, but he is in a good spot. He is up against the Pelicans who are giving up 50 DraftKings points per game to centers. We know Anthony Davis and Boogie aren't the best at defense, and they tend to get in some foul trouble. So this is the kind of spot you want to look at. Nurkic has scored 32 points or more in six of his last seven games. He will need 35 points tonight to hit 5x value.
Enes Kanter - C, @ BKN ($5,600)
It's tough to judge who will be getting the most minutes at the center spot for the Thunder, Kanter or Steven Adams. So I find it tough to be super confident in rostering either one of them. Kanter is slightly more expensive, but he is more efficient when he is on the court. He is averaging more than a point per minute in eight of his last ten games. Since he doesn't get a ton of offensive looks, he is making the best of his playing time and contributing in all aspects. Some consistency and some savings.
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