We're back to a larger Friday slate, as the NBA features double digit games tonight. After a smaller slate last night, we can expect some big DraftKings contests. There are a few players that are still a bit mispriced tonight, and those are the players we're going to attack.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/2/18.

These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on DraftKings. Also, give me a follow on Twitter @BalesSJustin and let me know how well I did, or didn't do. Good luck!

 

DraftKings DFS Guards

Zach LaVine - PG/SG, vs DAL ($7,100)

Since returning from injury, LaVine has been the focal point of the Bulls offense, averaging over 20 shot attempts per 36 minutes this season. He has also looked outstanding, averaging 38.5 fantasy points per game over his last seven games with 30+ minutes. He is expected to play minutes in the mid-30s again tonight, making him an outstanding option in all leagues on this slate.

Elfrid Payton - PG, vs OKC ($6,800)

Payton has been locked into big minutes since being traded to the Phoenix Suns. In seven games with Phoenix, he is averaging 17.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.0 steal (39.1 fantasy points) in 34.6 minutes per game. He gets a tough matchup on paper against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who rank first in the NBA against point guards. With that being said, Payton scored 43.25 fantasy points in 30.6 minutes against the Thunder earlier this season. Payton is a high upside option tonight.

 

DraftKings DFS Forwards

Joe Ingles - SG/SF, vs MIN ($5,700)

Ingles is coming off a tough game against the Houston Rockets, but he has caught fire since the trade deadline. Over Ingles last seven games, he is averaging 32.1 fantasy points per game, including five games with 35+ fantasy points. He gets a good matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have struggled defensively at times this season. Ingles' inconsistencies have kept his price tag low, and he can be considered in all leagues tonight.

Jonathon Simmons - SG/SF, vs DET ($4,900)

Simmons is a player that tends to fly under the radar a bit, but he has caught fire over his last five games. Over that span, he is averaging 26.8 fantasy points in 31.5 minutes per game. He also gets a solid matchup against the Detroit Pistons, who he is averaging a 15.0/6.0/5.5/2.5 line against this season. Simmons has been locked into big minutes for the Magic, and he is a salary relief option that can be considered in all leagues on this slate.

 

DraftKings DFS Centers

Karl-Anthony Towns - C, at UTA ($9,100)

Towns has seen his usage rating increase substantially since the injury to Jimmy Butler, as his usage has been over 25% recently. He has also been playing well for quite some time, scoring 40+ fantasy points in nine of his last 10 games. Over that span, he is averaging 48.4 fantasy points per game. He gets a tough matchup against the Utah Jazz, but that has caused his price to drop substantially. He is now too cheap, and can be considered in all leagues.

 

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