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10 games make up Wednesday night's slate of NBA action. I avoided dumping a ton of money on the top big money options and went with a more well-rounded approach to cashing for such a large slate.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/15/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @DemetriRafto.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Ricky Rubio - PG, @ BOS ($7,400)
Ricky Rubio has been playing with a chip on his shoulder, now coming off a record-breaking performance against the Washington Wizards. Rubio dropped 22 points and dished out a franchise-high 19 assists. It's been pretty obvious that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Rubio's relationship has been quite tumultuous this season and in the past, mainly due to Rubio's inability to stay healthy, yet the fast-paced one guard is proving his worth. Rubio has posted seven double-doubles over his last 10, including a triple-double against the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves head into a matchup with another playoff-bound team as they attempt to keep their slim yet still attainable playoff hopes alive. Expect Rubio to be at the center of it all again.
Devin Booker - SG, vs SAC ($6,700)
Given Devin Booker's production of late, his price seems way too good to be true. While it has fluctuated over the past month or so, his price is now steadily on the rise, and will jump even more if he continues his recent impressive play. Booker has posted 34 or more fantasy points in four straight games and has scored 20-plus in each contest over that span. He's been doing exactly what a shooting guard should be doing; putting the ball in the basket. The last time these two teams met early in February, the second year stud put up 33 points, including four from behind the arc on eight attempts. Booker is a sneaky threat from downtown and heads into a favorable matchup against a Sacramento Kings squad that allows the second most three pointers in the league (11.1 per game).
Also Consider: Damian Lillard - PG, @ SA ($8,300)
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Brandon Ingram - SF, @ HOU ($5,000)
Brandon Ingram is a cheap option at the three spot and has been reaching projection and has been scoring in double-digits consistently of late. He has posted 20-plus fantasy points in seven of his last 10 games and is a sneaky multiple blocks threat as well. Ingram's ceiling is low as we can't expect much from him or multiple breakout performances well into the 30 fantasy point range, but it seems like the rookie is finally starting to hit somewhat of a stride as the regular season inches closer and closer to playoff-territory.
Marvin Williams - PF, @ IND ($6,500)
Marvin Williams, where have you been all season? The big man out of Charlotte has been on quite the fantasy tear of late, and has posted four straight double-doubles, including two performances consisting of 18 rebounds in each. He has contributed four straight 40-plus fantasy point showings and three straight 47-plus fantasy point showings to the daily fantasy world. Before March 4th, the last double-double recorded by Williams took place exactly a month prior, so it would be smart to ride the power forward while he's hot.
Also Consider: Paul George, SF vs CHA ($8,300)
DraftKings DFS Centers
Nene Hilario - C, vs LAL ($3,900)
I'm typically a fan of spending up at the center position. But on a night with 10 games scheduled, there are a couple of value options I'm attracted to that will help free up cap space. Like, Nene Hilario. At his price, Nene has been doing more than enough for daily fantasy owners of late, and has posted 20-plus fantasy points in seven of his last 10 games. The 15-year veteran heads into a favorable matchup against a Los Angeles Lakers squad that surrenders the third most points in the league at 111.3 per game. The last time these two teams squared off, Nene dropped nine points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal; enough to reach projection.
Kosta Koufos - C, @ PHO ($3,800)
Kosta Koufos is another appealing value option at the center position Wednesday night. Now with DeMarcus Cousins seemingly long gone and playing in The Big Easy, Koufos has been sharing responsibilities at the five spot, and has been excelling in his newly increased role. The center from Greece has posted three double-doubles over his last seven games and has breached the 20 fantasy point mark six times over that span. He gets a favorable matchup against a Phoenix Suns team that relinquishes the second most points per night in the league (112.6).
Also Consider: Hassan Whiteside, C vs NO ($8,100)
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