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: Kris Dunn, Chicago Bulls ($5,700)
There are many point guards that I like on tonight’s NBA slate, including Luka Doncic, Derrick Rose, De’Aaron Fox, and Collin Sexton. If you’re not using a combination of those players, I’d look to pair one of them with Kris Dunn who has been impressively productive this season. Having scored in double digits in his 5 past games en route to 30.4 FanDuel points per game, Dunn is a viable option because of his ability to score, rebound, distribute the ball, and his defensive superiority. Seeing plenty of minutes at small forward for the Bulls, Dunn faces a San Antonio Spurs team that struggles versus wing players, allowing 42.36 FanDuel points per game to opposing 3-and-D wings.
ShootingGuard: Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz ($7,600)
In a pace up spot versus the Houston Rockets, Donovan Mitchell’s matchup is just too good to pass up on. Playing against a Houston squad that allows over 45 FanDuel points per game to opposing primary ball handlers, the Rockets will be without both Russell Westbrook (rest) and James Harden (doubtful with a groin injury) tonight. Scoring more than 20 points in his last 6 games and matching up against reserve guards all night long, Donovan Mitchell might break the NBA slate tonight.
SmallForward: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets ($4,400)
Although I am not in love with this play, the small forward position is awfully thin on tonight’s NBA slate and Eric Gordon is simply too cheap. The Houston Rockets will be without Russell Westbrook tonight and James Harden is doubtful after sitting out last night, leading to more usage and offensive opportunity for the three-point specialist. Although Utah allows the second-fewest three-pointers in the league at 10.5 per game, I expect Houston to push the pace and avoid Rudy Gobert’s stout interior defense. If you need the salary savings, Danuel House is awfully intriguing at the minimum price ($3,500) as well.
PowerForward: LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs ($8,000)
With the Chicago Bulls defending the guard position so well this season, the WinDaily staff has been successfully attacking the Bulls through the center and power forward positions throughout the entire NBA season. Tonight is no exception, with LaMarcus Aldridge drawing the favorable matchup versus Luke Kornet. Allowing 57.37 FanDuel points per game to opposing centers, Aldridge should dominate the paint all night long.
Center:Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons ($10,500)
Having collected two 20/20 games versus Cleveland this month, Andre Drummond gets one last crack at destroying the Cavaliers. Averaging 22.7/19/3.3/2.3/2.3 and 61.47 FanDuel points in 3 games versus the Cavs this season, Drummond will dominate Tristan Thompson once again tonight. While I preferred Karl-Anthony Towns just a few nights ago, Drummond is my guy on tonight’s NBA slate.
Gamesto Target
- SacramentoKings vs Minnesota Timberwolves (224.5 over/under)
- ClevelandCavaliers vs Detroit Pistons (219 over/under)
- DallasMavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder (225 over/under)
