NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Sleepers Lineup Picks for 3/9/18

*Mike Barner*

NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Sleepers Lineup Picks for 3/9/18

The NBA schedule is loaded with ten games Friday. There will be a lot of elite players in action, but it’s key to find the right cheap daily fantasy basketball sleepers to hopefully help create a winning entry. Sign up for our Newsletter and try our Playerlab tool, where you can filter the stats that matter the most and find the value players that are low-owned on FanDuel and DraftKings like Ben McLemore and Mario Hezonja.

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POINT GUARDS

Tomas Satoransky, WAS at NO
FanDuel = $5,800
DraftKings = $5,500

Satoransky continues to start with John Wall (knee) sidelined, logging at least 31 minutes in nine of his last 11 games. Although he is only averaging 7.4 shot attempts in 17 starts this season, he’s cashed in his opportunities by shooting 57.6% from the field during those contests. The Pelicans play at the fourth-fastest pace (102.5 possessions per game) and allow the second-most points per game (111.5) in the league, giving  Satoransky excellent potential Friday.

Xavier Rathan-Mayes, MEM vs. UTA
FanDuel = $4,000
DraftKings = $4,200

The Grizzlies backcourt will be thin again Friday with Tyreke Evans (ribs), Andrew Harrison (wrist) and Mario Chalmers (hamstring) all out. The Grizzlies signed Rathan-Mayes to a 10-day contract to help restore some depth and he’s actually played a lot, logging at least 26 minutes in back-to-back games. While not spectacular, he did average a respectable 8.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, six assists, and 1.5 steals in those contests. His upside isn’t very high, but it doesn’t have to be to provide value at this cheap price.

SHOOTING GUARDS

Ben McLemore, MEM vs. UTA
FanDuel = $4,800
DraftKings = $4,800

McLemore has played at least 30 minutes in each of his last three games due to all of the Grizzlies injuries, averaging 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.7 steals and 2.3 three-pointers. He attempted at least 11 shots in each contest, showing he should continue to have a significant role offensively until some of the injured players return. Two of those three games came against bad teams in the Bulls and Magic, but McLemore is still someone to consider even against a tougher opponent in the Jazz on Friday.

Kobi Simmons, MEM vs. UTA
FanDuel = $4,500
DraftKings = $4,300

It’s hard to roll with three players in the same backcourt for your entry, but Simmons is yet another cheap Grizzlies player who can provide value. In his last three games, he is averaging 12.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, two assists and 1.7 steals. He played at least 26 minutes in both of the last two games and should again see extended action Friday. He has a limited upside like Rathan-Mayes, but he should still be on your radar.

SMALL FORWARDS

E’Twaun Moore, NO vs. WAS
FanDuel = $4,700
DraftKings = $4,400

Anthony Davis (ankle) is listed as doubtful Friday, dealing the Pelicans a significant blow if he is indeed unable to play. He’s been one of the best players in the league since DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) went down, so multiple players on the Pelicans are going to have to help fill the void. Moore could be one of those players as he is averaging a career-high 32 minutes per game this season. He has already scored at least 10 points in three of his last four games and has some upside in tournament play.

Mario Hezonja, ORL at SAC
FanDuel = $4,300
DraftKings = $4,200

The Magic will be without two of their five starters Friday with Evan Fournier (knee) and Aaron Gordon (concussion) already ruled out. Hezonja has played well while filling in for injured players throughout the season and should be in line for an expanded role against the Kings. In the 11 games that he has played at least 30 minutes this season, he is averaging 18.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, two steals and 2.3 three-pointers. Don’t hesitate to add him to your entry.

POWER FORWARDS

Markieff Morris, WAS at NO
FanDuel = $5,700
DraftKings = $5,800

Morris has provided steady production for the Wizards, averaging 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.7 three-pointers in his last five games. He is averaging just 27 minutes per game this season but logged at least 31 minutes in four of those five contests. I already detailed the Pelicans struggles on defense, which could be even worse without Davis on Friday. Morris could end the night with a big performance.

Montrezl Harrell, LAC vs. CLE
FanDuel = $5,700
DraftKings = $5,400

Harrell is in the midst of one of his best stretches of the season, averaging 17.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in his last seven games. He was extremely efficient from the field, shooting 50-for-72 (69.4%) in those seven contests. The Clippers play at the sixth-fastest pace (101.3) in the league and the Cavaliers continue to struggle defensively, leaving Harrell with a good opportunity to extend his hot streak Friday.

CENTERS

Enes Kanter, NY at MIL
FanDuel = $6,900
DraftKings = $6,900

Kanter is one of the best players left on the Knicks after Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was injured and is on pace to average a double-double (14.3 points and 10.8 rebounds) for the first time in his career. He could be in line for another big game Friday since he has averaged 18 points and 17 rebounds in his first two meetings against the Bucks this season. The Bucks allow the seventh-most points per game on FanDuel and the fourth-most points per game on DraftKings to opposing centers, so Kanter hasn’t been the only one that has given them trouble. His price isn’t all that cheap, but it’s still low enough to provide value for your entry.

Brook Lopez, LAL at DEN
FanDuel = $5,900
DraftKings = $5,200

Lopez had a big offensive performance Wednesday against the Magic, scoring 27 points in 35 minutes.  He paired that with a shockingly bad performance on the boards, failing to grab a single rebound. The key is that he logged 35 minutes in the game and should continue to see added playing time with Kyle Kuzma taking on some of Brandon Ingram’s (groin) minutes. It will be tough for him to score 27 points again Friday, but it’s also safe to assume he will contribute more on the glass.