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11 games make up Friday night's slate of NBA action. We have another matchup between two of the top team's in the Western Conference, while two former teammates face off against each other as well.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/31/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
Let's get to it, shall we?
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Darren Collison - PG, at NO ($5,400)
Darren Collison heads into a favorable matchup against his former teammate, DeMarcus Cousins. Even though they will not be defending each other directly, this is still an intriguing matchup as the season comes close to an end. The New Orleans Pelicans, despite the solid play of Jrue Holiday have been vulnerable against the point guard position all season. Collison proved that in the teams' latest meeting, where dropped 20 points, eight assists, six rebounds, three steals, and nailed two from behind the arc on four attempts. Even though his stat lines have proven to be inconsistent, he still controls the underwhelming Sacramento Kings offense.
James Harden - SG, at GS ($12,4oo)
The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors have played three really enjoyable, fast paced, and high scoring games this year. In fact, the average combined score in those three games is 237; most of which have come from Houston and Golden State's superstars. Stephen Curry is also a solid option here, but Harden has averaged nearly a triple-double against the defending Western Conference champions, including a 24 point, 13 assist, 11 rebound performance in their last meeting, despite sinking only one of nine attempts from downtown. It's extremely difficult to fade Harden, even if he is batting a sore wrist.
Also Consider: Kyrie Irving - PG, vs PHI ($9,000)
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Andre Iguodala - SF, vs GS ($5,300)
Andre Iguodala won't blow you away with his stat lines the way some of his teammates might, but he has been tremendously steady recently for daily fantasy out of the three spot. Iguodala has posted 20-plus fantasy points in six contests over his last seven; solid, and helpful to lineups, at his low price. Iguodala scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out six assists the last time he faced the Rockets. He's a solid tournament option that will help free up cap space.
Kristaps Porzingis - PF, at MIA ($7,200)
With Carmelo Anthony's role on the team continuously dwindling as the regular season heads towards the playoffs, it seems that Kristaps Porzingis' usage has increased. The New York Knicks are now all about showcasing their young talent, including the big man from Latvia. Porzingis has had an up and down season, flashing moments of brilliance, sometimes overshadowed by injuries and inconsistent shooting from the field. But the second year forward heads into a matchup versus a Miami Heat squad that he has had success against this season. In two games facing South Beach's own, Porzingis is averaging 17.0 points and 10 rebounds, proving he can hang and battle against Hassan Whiteside. He's an affordable option that should be used in all tournaments.
Also Consider: James Johnson - PF, vs NYK ($6,300)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Al Horford - C, vs ORL ($7,100)
I'm usually the biggest fan of spending up at the center position, but there are a ton of value options at the five spot. It's also important to free up cap space for the bigger names like Harden and Russell Westbrook. Horford's affordable price and his recent production don't match necessarily, as the big man continues to post solid numbers for daily fantasy. Horford has scored in double-digits nine times over his last 10 games, and has grabbed eight or more rebounds seven times over that span, making him a consistent double-double threat. We should see a nice battle between Horford and Nikola Vucevic.
Also Consider: Richaun Holmes - C, at CLE ($5,800)
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