Russell Westbrook is in action tonight against the Dallas Mavericks, and both Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins will test their talents against the Los Angeles Lakers. This should make for a fun night.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/5/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
Let's get rolling.
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Russell Westbrook - PG, at DAL ($13,400)
Russell Westbrook is obviously one of the best fantasy options in the league right now. His price tag is very high, but he is projected at around 65 fantasy points. The Dallas Mavericks are solid defensively, but Victor Oladipo is still out, and Westbrook has over 40 points in (that is regular points) in four consecutive games. He is a triple-double machine, and his fantasy value is through the roof right now. Do not pass him up in 50/50 contests or tournaments.
Seth Curry - SG, vs OKC ($6,300)
Seth Curry is a little bit too cheap on FanDuel tonight. He has been playing well of recent for the Dallas Mavericks, and with Victor Oladipo out, he will get an easy matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. In his last five games, he has over 30 fantasy points in all of them, making him a very consistent cash game option. He can also be used in tournaments, but he is best suited for 50/50 contests. Curry is well worth his price tag tonight.
Also Consider: Marcus Smart - SG, at PHX ($4,900)
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Gordon Hayward - SF, at SAC ($8,000)
As far as small forward options go, Gordon Hayward is easily the best on the board tonight. He gets a great matchup against the Sacramento Kings, one of the worst defensive teams in the league, and his price tag is still very reasonable. With Terrence Ross or TJ Warren as the second best option at Hayward's position, it is essential to roster Hayward in all leagues. He needs to be in both 50/50 contests and tournaments tonight for fantasy success.
Aaron Gordon - PF, at WAS ($5,200)
Aaron Gordon is starting to get more involved in the Orlando Magic's offensive attack, and his fantasy numbers are finally starting to look upward. In his last game, he posted 34.5 fantasy points in 32 minutes, which is solid for his price tag. Tonight, he gets an easy matchup against the uptempo Washington Wizards, so rostering him in both 50/50 contests and tournaments makes sense. His moderate price tag will make Russell Westbrook's insane price tag much easier to handle.
Also Consider: Doug McDermott - SF, at DAL ($3,600)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Alan Williams - C, vs BOS ($6,000)
Alan Williams is the best center option on the board tonight, and he needs to be rostered in both 50/50 contests and tournaments. In his last four games, he has over 30 fantasy points in three of them, over 35 fantasy points twice, and over 45 fantasy points once. His upside is through the roof, but he has also been quite consistent. The Boston Celtics are not going to slow him down, as the Phoenix Suns are slowly starting to up his minutes on the court, as well. Williams is the ticket to fantasy success at the center position tonight.
Also Consider: Al Horford - C, at PHX ($6,000)
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