DFSGhost This article discusses a core for DFS players to build around for today’s FanDuel main 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: Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic ($5,000)
The Orlando Magic play at one of the slowest paces in the league, ranking 27th in the NBA but tonight they find themselves in a pace up spot versus the 5th-fastest team in the league, the Houston Rockets. Markelle Fultz saw a notable usage uptick without Evan Fournier in the lineup, who is out for an extended period of time. Fultz should be able to drive the basket and fill the box score and collect a few steals along the way, taking advantage of the turnover-prone Russell Westbrook, who is third in the NBA with 4.4 turnovers per game.
ShootingGuard: Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat ($8,000)
All season long, we have been attacking the Washington Wizards and rightfully so; this team simply does not play defense. On tonight’s NBA slate, we get a mid-range priced player with stud capabilities in Jimmy Butler. In three games versus Washington this season, Butler has posted a 26.3/8/8.3/0.3/1 scoring line and 50.43 FanDuel points per game. Hit the lock button.
PowerForward: Christian Wood, Detroit Pistons ($7,900)
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Detroit Pistons head over to MSG to face the Knicks. Running on a thin rotation, the Pistons have played Christian Wood over 34 minutes per game over their last eight, where he is averaging over 41 FanDuel points per game. With a heavy usage rate and plenty of minutes, look for Wood to take on Julius Randle all night.
Center:Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic ($8,400)
With the Houston Rockets redefining the use of a small-ball lineup, they have become susceptible to opposing centers in the paint. With few viable options available on this NBA slate, Nikola Vucevic has the safest floor of all centers and will put up the most points at the position. Vuc has averaged 50.1 FanDuel points per game over his last three games and will look to keep it rolling tonight.
Gamesto Target
- OrlandoMagic @ Houston Rockets (233 over/under)
- MiamiHeat @ Washington Wizards (231.5 over/under)
- DetroitPistons @ New York Knicks (210.5 over/under)
