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Welcome Back, Everyone! Tonight’s main slate on DraftKings has a total of 6 games and the first match-up tips off at 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time. There isn’t a ton of value within tonight’s slate and on top of that; many players are making a return from injury. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest NBA injury news throughout the afternoon. Good luck tonight!
-NBA Schedule-
CHI @ IND – At 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
MEM @ NY – At 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
DET @ BKN – At 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
UTA @ SA – At 8:30 P.M. Eastern Time
HOU @ POR – At 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time
OKC @ SAC – At 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time
TOP PG Picks:
Damian Lillard – DK: ($10,500)
Lillard has scored at least 47 points in each of his last three games. On top of that, he’s racked up at least 45 fantasy points on DraftKings in each of his last seven games. Tonight he will take on Houston who is currently ranked 29th in the NBA against opposing PG’s. This will be Lillard’s third time this season taking on the Rockets and he’s averaging 42.6 fantasy points per game against them. Look for him to have another big stat line tonight as the Rockets are somewhat banged up.
Russell Westbrook – DK: ($10,400)
Westbrook is a great DFS play tonight as Houston gets set to take on Portland for the third time this season. The Trail Blazers are brutal at playing defense against opposing guards. In fact, they are ranked 28th in the NBA against opposing PG’s. The main reason I like this play so much is the mere fact that Westbrook is averaging 69.3 fantasy points per game against Portland this season. Houston might not have Harden or Capella which means Westbrook would shoulder a hefty load tonight. Even if those guys play, Westbrook should be in for a big game.
Derrick Rose – DK: ($7,600)
Derrick Rose has now recorded at least 32 fantasy points on DraftKings in each of his last ten games. Tonight he is faced with a very exploitable match-up against the Brooklyn Nets who are ranked 30th in the NBA against opposing PG’s. Going off of that; Rose just played Brooklyn four nights ago and was able to put up 45.5 fantasy points on DraftKings. The fact that he’s finally seeing 30+ minutes of playing time makes him a nightly threat in DFS formats.
Elfrid Payton – DK: ($6,300)
Although I’d still like to see Payton score the ball more; he’s been playing very well recently. In fact, he’s now recorded at least 32 points on DraftKings in each of his last 6 games. The Grizzlies don’t have the greatest defense so I think this will be a higher-scoring game than people anticipate. The key to success for Payton isn’t going to come from 1 category. He’s the kind of player that fills up the stat-sheet on most nights. Look for him to have a floor of 30 fantasy points tonight.
Top SG Picks:
Zach LaVine – DK: ($8,600)
LaVine is a solid play on tonight’s slate given how well he continues to play. He’s now recorded at least 33 fantasy points on DraftKings in each of his last ten games. I know Indiana has a solid defense. However, LaVine has already played them twice this season and is averaging a solid 43.6 fantasy points per game against them. Going off that, Chicago is dealing with a plethora of injuries which is forcing them to lean on LaVine even more. Which makes him an even more appealing DFS play tonight.
Dennis Schroder – DK: ($7,000)
Dennis Schroder has been on a roll as of late having now put up at least 35 points on DraftKings in seven out of his last eight games. On top of that, he’s gone five straight games now having made 3 or more three-pointers. At the end of the day, I don’t love the SG position tonight because if James Harden sits out, then the ownership, in general, is going to be very distributed. For that reason, I am honing in on guys with decent price-points that have high upside. Expect Schroder to have a floor of 30 fantasy points tonight.
CJ McCollum – DK: ($6,900)
After missing his previous three games, McCollum came out hot against Indiana as he put up 39.25 fantasy points on DraftKings in 36 minutes of action. Tonight he gets another solid match-up against Houston who is ranked 29th in the NBA against opposing SG’s. This is also CJ’s third time playing Houston this season and he’s currently averaging 41 fantasy points per game against them. Look for him to have a floor of 40 fantasy points tonight.
Dillon Brooks – DK: ($6,200)
With Jae Crowder still sidelined with injury, Brooks will continue to see a small uptick in minutes. He’s put together a nice string of three straight 33+ fantasy point games. The one scary thing with a guy like Brooks is the fact that he’s recorded at least 31 points on DraftKings in eight of his last ten games. In the two other games, Brooks failed to reach 10 fantasy points. Nevertheless, he is in a good position tonight to have a floor of 28 fantasy points. Lastly, his price just increased so many people will likely avoid his name on this slate. If he hits 35+ fantasy points tonight he will be a SMASH.
Top SF Picks:
Danilo Gallinari – DK: ($6,800)
If you are looking for consistency in your lineup tonight, Gallinari is your guy. He has recorded at least 32 points on DraftKings in nine of his last ten games. Tonight he will be taking on Sacramento for the second time this season. In the first match-up, Gallinari put up 30.5 fantasy points in 33 minutes of action. He’s a solid DFS play tonight because of his high floor and high ceiling potential.
Marcus Morris – DK: ($6,500)
Marcus Morris continues to be a huge part of the New Works offense as evidenced by his current streak of scoring at least 17 points in each of his last ten games. During that same stretch, Morris had eight games with 29 or more fantasy points on DraftKings. Tonight he has a solid home-court match-up against a Memphis defense that gives up 115.4 points per game this season. Look for him to continue his dominance in the scoring column and for a floor of 30 fantasy points.
TJ Warren – DK: ($5,800)
Even though Victor Oladipo is coming back tonight, I’m still going to go with Warren. Oladipo is 100% going to be playing limited minutes which will allow for Warren to go about his usual self tonight. It’s honestly more about the match-up being against Chicago who has shown that they cannot guard opposing SF’s this year. (Ranked 29th in NBA). His price is also very affordable for tonight’s slate. Look for a floor of 27 fantasy points tonight.
Top PF Picks:
Domantas Sabonis – DK: ($9,400)
Sabonis is very difficult to ignore tonight seeing as he’s one of the top big men on the slate. He will be going up agents Chicago who is ranked 29th in the NBA against opposing PF’s. Right away that tells me he should at least be able to put up a floor performance around 40 fantasy points. Chicago doesn’t have Wendall Carter Jr. or Laurie Markanen tonight. I’m expecting to see a big rebound and scoring numbers from Sabonis.
Nemanja Bjelica – DK: ($6,700)
Bjelica had a monstrous performance two nights ago against Minnesota where he racked up 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals in 41 minutes of action. Tonight he has a tougher match-up against OKC, but Sacramento is still without Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley. This will allow for Bjelica to continue seeing an uptick in all his numbers. Look for him to have a floor of 30 fantasy points tonight.
Carmelo Anthony – DK: ($5,900)
I really like Melo in this spot tonight because it’s another revenge match-up against Houston. Clearly Melo can fade away in certain situations and games, but I do not think he is going to shy away from this match-up. The first time these two teams played this season, Melo racked up 36 fantasy points on DraftKings in 33 minutes of action. Look for him to have a floor of 28 fantasy points tonight.
Top C Picks:
Hassan Whiteside – DK: ($8,500)
Whiteside is the Center that I am most willing to pay up for tonight. You never really know where Whiteside’s production is going to come from. He can get you 20+ rebounds in a game — He can get you 6+ Blocks in a game — Lastly, he can score 30+ points in a game. However, it’s rare when he puts all of those three categories together on the same night. But even with that being said, he just put up 45.5 fantasy points against Houston back on January 15th. With Capella’s status still up in the air, I’m really liking Whiteside tonight.
Jakob Poeltl – DK: ($5,600)
Poeltl stepped up in a big way last game where he was able to put up 40.25 fantasy points on DraftKings in 36 minutes of action. I fully understand that this is not a typical outing from Poeltl. However, with Aldridge still sidelined, Poeltl will continue to see a large bump in his playing time. Tonight he has a very tough match-up against Rudy Gobert. But if he sees 20+ minutes, he very well could see a floor of 25-30 fantasy points.
