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Surprisingly, this Tuesday has eight games to choose from. Generally, Tuesday is a small slate, but that is not the case tonight. There are quite a few solid options, but Russell Westbrook will not be available. Whether to spend up or not is no longer a question. The question then becomes, who is worth paying up for, and where is the best value? This article will make that decision a breeze.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/21/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
Let's get rolling.
FanDuel DFS Guards
Klay Thompson - SG, at DAL ($7,000)
Klay Thompson has been absolutely on fire over his last few games. He torched the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the Golden State Warriors coasted to an easy victory, even without Kevin Durant in the lineup. Thompson hit seven three-pointers. He has over 40 fantasy points in three of his last five games, and even if the Dallas Mavericks do provide a little bit of resistance defensively, Thompson should be able to score from range. As long as Kevin Durant remains sidelined, roster Thompson in tournaments. His upside is fantastic, especially at a very weak position overall.
Rajon Rondo - PG, at TOR ($5,400)
Rajon Rondo should be hitting value every single time he steps onto the court, but that is not happening. That being said, avoid him in cash games, but roster him in tournaments tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Kyle Lowry is great defensively, but he is currently injured. Cory Joseph is not so great defensively. Rondo is playing around 30 minutes per game, and he should be able to post over 30 fantasy points. In two of his last four games, he has over 35 fantasy points. He posted over 40 fantasy points in 35 minutes against a tough Memphis Grizzlies defense, so the upside is clear.
Also Consider: Wayne Ellington - SG, vs PHX ($3,900)
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Jimmy Butler - SF, at TOR ($8,900)
Speaking of Rajon Rondo and the Chicago Bulls, Jimmy Butler is worth consideration in both 50/50 contests and tournaments. He has over 45 fantasy points in three of his last four games, and with his teammate Dwyane Wade out for the remainder of the season, he is going to continue to control the offense. The Toronto Raptors are solid defensively, but do struggle against opposing small forwards. Butler has great upside, and he has been very consistent. His price tag is on the rise, so continue to roster him while he is slightly too cheap.
Brandon Ingram - SF, vs LAC ($4,500)
The Los Angeles Clippers struggle against the small forward position. That is the only position that the Clippers struggle against, so Brandon Ingram will have to bring his 'A' game tonight. He has consistently been posting over 25 fantasy points per game, hitting value over and over again. His price tag is very low, and he will make rostering someone like Jimmy Butler extremely easy. There is really no reason to avoid him right now, in cash games or tournaments. Roster Ingram in all leagues, as he is very likely going to hit value.
Also Consider: Nikola Mirotic - PF, at TOR ($4,400)
FanDuel DFS Centers
DeMarcus Cousins - C, vs MEM ($8,800)
DeMarcus Cousins is still getting adjusted to life in New Orleans, and he gets a tough matchup tonight against the tough Memphis Grizzlies defense, but he is still worth consideration in tournaments. Ivica Zubac has been rather consistent, so roster him in cash games. Cousins has huge upside. That much should be obvious from his days with the Sacramento Kings. He can take over an offense in an instant. However, he has been allowing Anthony Davis to control the Pelicans game plan. Against the Houston Rockets, quite a few games back, he posted just under 70 fantasy points in 35 minutes. He has over 45 fantasy points in four of his last eight games, and his price tag is down. Expect Cousins to find his element sooner rather than later.
Also Consider: Ivica Zubac - C, vs LAC ($4,300)
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