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 are 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: Derrick Rose, Detroit Pistons ($6,000)
The only reason De’Aaron Fox is not my top point guard for today’s NBA main slate is because of his GTD tag. That being said, I love the back and forth between the two-point guards in this game and should Fox play, I lean to roster both him and Derrick Rose. Fox plays at a ridiculous pace and presents as a great DVP target because of it; in their one previous meeting this season, Rose put up a 22/6/11 scoring line, good for 44.7 FD points. With Bruce Brown ruled out, Derrick Rose should see an uptick in minutes in an attempt to keep this one close.
ShootingGuard: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards ($9,900)
Name a player that’s on a hotter run than Bradley Beal right now in the NBA… you can’t. The Wizards NBA All-Star snub is facing a Golden State Warriors team that not only hates playing defense, but they actually look like a G-League team out there. Beal’s averaging 60 FD points in his last 4; play him with confidence.
SmallForward: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers ($10,400)
Coming off a two-game rest, LeBron James should be fresh and ready to go tonight versus the Pelicans. New Orleans ranks 4th worst in the NBA versus primary ball handlers, allowing nearly 50 FD points per game, and no one will be able to guard The King tonight in his second matchup versus rookie sensation Zion Williamson.
PowerForward: Harry Giles, Sacramento Kings ($5,000)
Harry Giles has been popping in our WinDaily projections all week and tonight’s NBA slate is another opportunity to take advantage of his low price tag. At a mere $5,000 on FanDuel, he allows us to get both Bradley Beal and LeBron James in our lineups without any difficulty. Averaging over 31 FD points per game in his last 4, Giles has taken advantage of a depleted Kings frontcourt and will face a Detroit Pistons team that allows over 55 FD points per game to opposing centers.
Gamesto Target
- LosAngeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans (235.5 over/under)
- WashingtonWizards @ Golden State Warriors (231.5 over/under)
- DetroitPistons @ Sacramento Kings (216.5 over/under)
