DFSGhost 
This article discusses a core for DFS players to build around for today’s FanDuel NBA slate. While there are many different sports and various contests pertaining to DFS along with their respective strategies, we focus on the main approaches to build both reliable cash and GPP lineups for a successful NBA night including pace, the projected over/under, one on one matchups, and a team’s defensive rating. Make sure to stay active when building NBA lineups – if you cannot be in front of a computer, tablet, or on your phone an hour before lock do not throw your money away! NBA DFS lineups can change at the blink of an eye and is the most variable compared to any other sport in DFS; players get injured, some sit for load management, and others find themselves on the DNP list for other reasons; any of which can sway your lineup and where to find value. Stay alert on the WinDaily Discord chat to follow along with our updated plays. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
PointGuard: Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks ($9,600)
Fresh off being named an NBA all-star, Trae Young will take advantage of a glorious matchup tonight versus the Washington Wizards. In a game with a 240.5 implied total and the highest on the NBA slate, I love stacking this matchup with another key piece listed below. Young underperformed last time out, shooting 7/20 from the field en route to a mere 34.3 FanDuel points. Tonight, the Wizards will attempt to contain the second-year pro once again, but I think they fail miserably in doing so.
Honorable Mention: Kemba Walker, Boston Celtics ($7,600)
ShootingGuard: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards ($8,300)
The other key piece to the Hawks-Wizards game, Bradley Beal will be locked in the majority of my NBA lineups tonight. Coming back into form this past week, Beal has put up 29, 36, and 38 points in his last 3 games. With the Wizards looking to keep this one close in what should be a shootout, look for Beal to take advantage of mediocre Atlanta Hawks defense that allows the third-most FanDuel points to opposing shooting guards at a rate of 43.56 points per game.
Honorable Mention: Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic ($5,100)
SmallForward: TJ Warren, Indiana Pacers ($5,900)
To those that played TJ Warren with me the other night against the Golden State Warriors, bravo! Warren went off for 56 FanDuel points and is in another great matchup again tonight. The Indiana Pacers will be without Malcolm Brogdon again, resulting in Warren getting more looks on offense. I am assuming that the Trail Blazers will switch Trevor Ariza onto Domantas Sabonis, meaning Warren should get a juicy matchup versus Carmelo Anthony. Lock and load for an encore performance.
Honorable Mention: Kelly Oubre, Phoenix Suns ($6,700)
PowerForward: Davis Bertans, Washington Wizards ($4,800)
Playing over 20 minutes per game since returning from injury, I believe this will be the NBA slate where Davis Bertans smashes his price tag; with teammate Thomas Bryant still playing a low dose of minutes and this game’s pace is too much for Ian Mahinmi, Bertans should see a healthy amount of minutes and take a lot of shots off the bench; the Hawks allow 49.21 FanDuel points per game to opposing power forwards.
Honorable Mention: Derrick Favors, New Orleans Pelicans ($5,200)
Center:Montrezl Harrell, Los Angeles Clippers ($6,400)
The Clippers will be without Paul George again tonight, leaving us a viable option in Montrezl Harrell. Hassan Whiteside has the best matchup on the NBA slate, but I prefer to pay up elsewhere without comprising the rest of my lineup. While this isn’t the best matchup in terms of pace or DVP, Harrell should continue to see the usage that has seen him put up 33.13 FanDuel points per game in the last eight consecutive games that Paul George has missed.
Honorable Mention: Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns ($7,800)
Gamesto Target
- WashingtonWizards vs Atlanta Hawks (240.5 over/under)
- PhoenixSuns vs Memphis Grizzlies (234.5 over/under)
- BostonCeltics vs New Orleans Pelicans (229 over/under)
