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We have an eight game slate for this Tuesday as the season is coming to a close. Going to be some high scoring games, so you might want to do a game stack to soak up all the potential points. Also some really good match ups with players facing weak defensive teams. Options for cash and tournaments are a plenty, so sit back read up and let's wins some contests.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/21/17. 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 @DFS_Tom.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Goran Dragic – PG, vs PHO ($8,100)
Dragic had a pretty nice black eye last week which caused him to miss one game, but he is back and is facing off against a weak defensive opponent. The Suns are giving up 48 DraftKings points per game to point guards which is sixth worst in the league and the Suns play at the second highest pace in the league at 104 per game. This will give Dragic plenty of opportunities to hit value tonight. Dragic has scored 34 points or more in six of his last ten games. He is a great cash option on most nights since his usage rate is 28.8%, the highest on the Miami Heat.
Reggie Jackson – PG, @ BKN ($5,700)
Jackson isn’t someone I tend to roster a whole lot since the Pistons are one of the slower paced teams in the league with only 98 possessions per game. But tonight they are up against the Nets who are the NBA equivalent of the Cleveland Browns. Basically a wet paper bag on defense and are giving up a league worst, 51 points per game to point guards. So Jackson is a lower priced point guard who will be playing up in pace vs a weak defensive team. This is the kind of spot you want to target him since the match up is so good. Jackson is averaging 26 DraftKings points per game and has exceed that mark five times in his last ten games.
Klay Thompson – SG, @ DAL ($7,000)
Thompson has really been shooting the ball well lately and it shows in his numbers. He has three games or 40 points or more in his last five, and seems to be hitting his stride with Durant off the court. Klay is a great option for cash games but also solid in GPPs since he has the upside from the three ball. The Mavs are ok at guarding shooting guards, giving up 39 points per game which is in the middle for the league. His usage rate is 32% when Durant is off the court and he seems to be taking advantage of this.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Khris Middleton – SF, @ POR ($6,300)
Middleton has potential to be in a great spot tonight if Antetokounmpo, who is listed as questionable, remains out. Middleton has scored 29 DraftKings points or more in eight of his last ten games. That’s about as consistent as they come for a mid-priced player. The real value is if Antetokounmpo does in fact sit out tonight. When he is out, Middleton sees a 7.3% usage rate increase to bring him to 32% overall. He is getting a ton more looks on offense when The Greek Freak is out and he price isn’t adjusted for that. So this is a chance to buy in low on a player who has big upside for tonight. Portland is giving up 40 points per game to small forwards, so another sign pointing up for Middleton.
Blake Griffin – PF, @ LAL ($8,000)
Blake hasn’t been the flashy player he was a few years ago, and that’s largely due to a few injuries. But when he isn’t jumping over cars, he is putting up solid numbers on the floor. Averaging 40 points per game for the year, he has scored that mark only five times in his last ten games. So slightly more inconsistent then we would like, but he is facing off against the Lakers who are terrible on defense. The Lakers are giving up 50 points per game to power forwards, which is dead last in the league. So even though this is a road game in their home arena, lock Blake in tonight and rest easy.
James Johnson – PF, vs PHO ($6,300)
Johnson is coming off a huge 49 point game vs the Trail Blazers, and even though I don’t think he will hit that mark again tonight, he is still a great play. Facing off vs the Suns who are giving up 48 points per game to power forwards, this is something to key in on. Johnson is averaging 27 points per game for the year and has exceeded that mark six times over his last ten games. He fills the stat sheet in all categories, and is the kind of player who can easily hit value for you.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Andre Drummond – C, @ BKN ($7,900)
Drummond is a rebounding machine lately and has pulled down 14 or more rebounds in eight of his last ten games. A true double double threat every night, he can easily get it done. He is up against Brooklyn who give up 50 points per game to centers, which is a great sign for Drummond. Over his last ten games, Drummond has scored 39 points or more seven times. He may not be able to hit any free throws, but he will be playing up in pace and see plenty of action.
Jusuf Nurkic – C, vs MIL ($6,900)
Nurkic is one of the sneaky best trades of the trade deadline this year, and has really been producing since arriving in Portland. He has three straight games of 39 points or more and is up against the Bucks who give up 50 points per game to centers. Has some upside with potential for a double double, but I won’t bank on it. Playing starter minutes every night and should certainly hit value for you.
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