It is an interesting six-game slate tonight. The Washington Wizards are set to take on the Golden State Warriors in what should be the premiere matchup of night. Who should fantasy owners roster from that game? Read on.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/28/17. 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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FanDuel DFS Guards
Russell Westbrook - PG, vs UTA ($12,00)
This should be the most obvious play on the board. Even if Victor Oladipo returns tonight, which is not looking all that likely, Westbrook is still going to take over the offense. He has over 60 fantasy points in four of his last five games, posting over 74 fantasy points against the New York Knicks in 38 minutes on the court. In his last game, he scored over 40 points, and picked up the triple-double. His fantasy talent level is beyond everyone else in the league. Roster Westbrook in both 50/50 contests and tournaments.
John Wall - PG, vs GSW ($10,000)
John Wall has been playing well over his last few games, and he has great upside tonight against one of the fastest-paced teams in the league. Wall posted over 55 fantasy points two games ago against the Philadelphia 76ers, and his price tag is much lower than Westbrook's. He does not have the same upside as Westbrook, but he is close. Wall is one of the league's premiere point guards, and he can be rostered in all leagues, but he is better suited in tournaments.
Also Consider: George Hill - PG, at OKC ($6,000)
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Jimmy Butler - SF, vs DEN ($9,300)
Jimmy Butler is reasonably priced on FanDuel, and he gets a fantastic matchup tonight against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are one of the worst defensive teams in the league, and Butler - along with the rest of the Chicago Bulls - is going to take advantage of that. Butler is consistently posting over 40 fantasy points, so he can be rostered in both 50/50 contests and tournaments. The small forward position is loaded with talent tonight, but Butler is currently the best option.
Nikola Mirotic - PF, vs DEN ($4,400)
Speaking of the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Mirotic is entirely too cheap on FanDuel right now. He is posting right around 30 fantasy points, or at least he has over his last two games. He gets a great matchup, as does Jimmy Butler, against the Denver Nuggets, and he is not going to pass up an opportunity to score at will. Mirotic is very likely going to hit value, and with players like Russell Westbrook and John Wall begging to get into lineups, it is important to keep that salary cap down. Mirotic will do that. Roster him in all leagues.
Also Consider: Larry Nance Jr - PF, vs CHA ($4,200)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Marcin Gortat - C, vs GSW ($6,500)
Marcin Gortat is a great option in cash games tonight. Be sure to pair him with John Wall, as both players assist each other when it comes to fantasy production. Gortat has not been playing all that well of recent, but he gets a great matchup against the Golden State Warriors, and he should turn it around any game. His price tag is coming down, so take advantage of that.
Also Consider: Ivica Zubac - C, vs CHA ($3,600)
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