DFSGhost This article discusses a core for DFS players to build around for today’s FanDuel & DraftKings 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 ($9,900 FD / $10,400 DK)
The third game in a row with Trae Young in the best possible spot out of all point guards on the NBA slate? Sign me up. Ice Trae is lights out at home and faces a Memphis team that plays at the 7th fastest pace in the NBA. Trae should see Ja Morant all game long and the rookie has proven to be a great DVP target all season long; Memphis allows 48 fan points to opposing primary ball handlers on both sites. With a small spread and the highest over/under on the NBA slate, I love game stacking this one with another primary target listed below.
ShootingGuard: Terrence Ross, Orlando Magic ($4,900 FD / $5,400 DK)
The Orlando Magic are trying to keep up in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference and have shortened their rotation. As a result, Terrence Ross has seen an uptick in minutes, averaging 30.5 minutes over his last 6 games and over 32 NBA fan points on both sites in that stretch. With the Magic facing a Portland team that does not play defense, look for Ross to come off the bench early and often, and score in bunches.
PowerForward: Trey Lyles, San Antonio Spurs ($4,300 FD / $4,800 DK)
While this will likely be the chalk play of the night, I’m comfortable slotting Trey Lyles into my NBA lineups despite the heavy ownership. It’s not the best matchup for any Spurs player tonight as Indiana is not a team we like to attack, but they are vulnerable at the center position, allowing over 55 fantasy points per game on both sites. With LaMarcus Aldridge doubtful and Jakob Poetl out with an ankle injury, Lyles will see heavy minutes and should see Myles Turner’s abysmal defense.
Center:Jonas Valanciunas, Memphis Grizzlies ($7,200 FD / $6,800 DK)
There are many good centers to play on tonight’s NBA slate, but I’ll be primarily looking at Jonas Valanciunas and Nikola Vucevic ($8,100 FD / $8,400 DK). Valanciunas gets the nod for me here with the slight savings over Vucevic on both sites and is in just as good, if not a better matchup. Yes, Vucevic will see Whiteside’s defense and had a great game the last time these two teams played each other, but with Aaron Gordon playing out of his mind as of late, JVal’s matchup versus the Hawks is too good to pass up on; the Hawks allow the most points to opposing centers on both sites and Valanciunas is coming off back to back 50 point outings with 20+ rebounds in both games.
Gamesto Target
- MemphisGrizzlies @ Atlanta Hawks (241.5 over/under)
- PortlandTrail Blazers @ Orlando Magic (221.5 over/under)
- MilwaukeeBucks @ Miami Heat (225.5 over/under)
