10 games make up Friday night's slate of NBA action, consisting of a lot of potential playoff previews and teams on the playoff bubble.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/24/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
Let's get it rolling.
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Isaiah Thomas - PG, at TOR ($9,800)
Mr. Fourth Quarter has been one of the most reliable daily fantasy players for quite some time now. Thomas has dropped 29 or more points in five straight games, and has proven more than capable of breaking out for over 40 consistently. He spreads out plenty of stats in all categories and heads into a solid matchup in what should be a competitive Eastern Conference showdown against the Toronto Raptors.
Dion Waiters - SG, at ATL ($7,300)
Waiters has scored 23 points in back-to-back contests and is coming off a near triple-double performance against the Houston Rockets (shy three assists). Waiters missed a couple of games with an injury earlier in February, but remains one of the top scoring threats for the Miami Heat. This should also be a competitive matchup as the Miami Heat look to inch closer to a playoff spot.
Also Consider: Jameer Nelson - PG, vs BK ($5,600)
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Michael Beasley - SF, vs UTA ($5,400)
With Jabari Parker out for the season, Michael Beasley will need to step up in his absence if the Milwaukee Bucks want to surpass the Detroit Pistons or Chicago Bulls for the final remaining playoff spots. Beasley has been relatively inconsistent with his scoring, but recently dropped 23 points against the aforementioned Pistons. He has proven capable of scoring in the double-digits but is generous enough in other categories to reach projection consistently at his low price. Utah is the best defensive team in the league, but don't let that stop you from selecting Beasley on Friday.
Dario Saric - PF, vs WAS ($6,200)
Saric is coming off two straight double-doubles and has been excellent for daily fantasy at his rising price of late. Saric has dropped point totals of 20, 18, 19, 26, and 20 over his last five games, and is seeing a rise in his playing time as well. With Nerlens Noel now being shipped to Dallas, Saric's role in the four-spot should only increase. Joel Embiid is also expected to miss Philadelphia's next four game, so the Sixers will likely lean on Saric heavily against the Washington Wizards.
Also Consider: Serge Ibaka - PF, vs BOS ($5,900)
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Karl-Anthony Towns - C, vs POR ($10,400)
Not that we ever need a reason to spend up at the center position, or for Karl-Anthony Towns, but the big man out of Minnesota has been on a fantasy tear, and is coming off one of his best performances of the season. Against the Denver Nuggets, Towns dropped 24 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, adding two assists and a steal over 39 minutes of floor time. Towns has scored more than 20 points in 12 straight games, and continues to be a beast on the boards. Now without Mason Plumlee on the other side of the court, Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves should have an easier time producing against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Also Consider: Jonas Valanciunas - C, vs BOS ($5,800)
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