NBA Lineup Optimizer Picks for 03/08/17
James Leer
Welcome to another edition of Lineup Lab’s NBA Daily Fantasy article, where we feature our top plays for our NBA Lineup Optimizer on Fanduel and Draftkings. Put your favorite players from the article below in our optimizer and hit calculate. Let it fill in the rest of the spots for you.
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PG
John Wall @DEN – $10200 FD – $10700 DK
Projected Points – 50.04 FD – DK 52.93
If you’re looking for THE stud to pay up for look no further than the monster that is John Wall. Wall comes into this fast-paced matchup averaging 48.1 FD Pts in his last seven games. The Nuggets have given up a league-worst 48 FD Points per game to PG’s and his matchup against Jameer Nelson should allow him to control every aspect of this game for the Wizards.
Dennis Schroder vs. BKN – $6900 FD – $6700 DK
Projected Points – 31.67 FD – DK 34.03
Dwight Howard drama aside Schroder has been impressive lately, and with The Nets giving up 48 FD points per game to opposing point guards, I see Schroder as having too much value to pass on. In his last two games versus Brooklyn, Dennis has averaged 40.5 FD Pts. As long as the drama has come to pass and he sees the minutes, Schroder should continue to beat projections.
SG
Klay Thompson vs. BOS – $6700 FD – $7000 DK
Projected Points – 34.83 FD – DK 37.82
Klay Thompson has been struggling as of late, but look for him to get back on par as he returns home after a five-game road series across the East. Thompson is one of those shooters whose numbers drastically approve at home versus the road scoring 39.3 FPPG in his last five home games versus 24.8 FanDuel Points on the road.
Tim Hardaway Jr. vs. BKN – $5900 FD – $5700 DK
Projected Points – 28.08 FD – DK 30.23
Tim Hardaway Jr. has flown relatively under the radar, despite his uptick in minutes and his willingness to prove himself. In his last three games, all of which were perfect lineup worthy, he has averaged 34.3 FD Pts. As long as his minutes stay in the 30’s, which I don’t see changing with this matchup against the Nets, he will bring the value that you need to win GPP’s.
SF
Jimmy Butler @ORL – $9200 FD – $9200 DK
Projected Points – 49.11 FD – DK 51.17
Jimmy Butler’s usage rate spikes dramatically when Rondo/Wade are out of the game. This could be the case tonight as Rajon Rondo will be a game-time decision and Dwayne Wade is on the other side of doubtful. The Magic matchup should prove beneficial for Butler and you should see him take control of the game for the Bulls. He may be chalky nearly everywhere, but he is one of the "must-play" cash game studs of the night.
Khris Middleton vs. NYK – $5700 FD – $6600 DK
Projected Points – 32.17 FD – 34.3 DK
With Middleton against the Knicks, the price on Fanduel is just too appetizing to pass up. Ever since the lineup changes on the Bucks we’ve seen Middleton’s minutes increase as well as his efficiency. Khris is capable of hitting fantasy points high in the 30’s and low 40’s. My bold prediction of the night is that he scores at least 38 versus the Knicks. Lock this guy in most of your Fanduel lineups across the board.
PF
Paul Millsap vs. BKN – $7900 FD – $7700 DK
Projected Points – 38.7 FD – 40.95 DK
Paul Millsap comes into the game posting an average of 38.4 FD points in his last five, beating projections each time. If it’s starting to feel like I’m picking on the Brooklyn Nets, it’s probably because I am. The Nets have allowed an abysmal average of 45.3 FD points against power forwards this season.
Kristaps Porzingis @MIL – $6400 FD – $7100 DK
Projected Points – 36.72 FD – 37.28 DK
I know that he lately Porzingis has been all over the place, but tonight the value is there on Fanduel with a discounted rate of $700 versus Draftkings price. He is playing the Bucks, who since switching their lineup haven’t been able to stop big guys with versatile shooting skills. In the past, he has matched up well against the Bucks beating projections five out of six games.
C
Rudy Gobert @HOU – $7800 FD – $7600 DK
Projected Points – 36.84 FD – 40.1 DK
No doubt about it, Gobert has been on fire lately. With both of them being perfect lineup performances, he has averaged 50.5 Fanduel Points over the course of his last games. Should George Hill spend more time away from the court (highly likely), Gobert’s minutes/usage rate will continue to increase handily. Look for another 40+ fantasy point performance tonight.
Bismack Biyombo vs. CHI – $4600 FD – $5500 DK
Projected Points – 27.64 FD – 29.07 DK
Ever since Vucevic has been out, Biyombo has stepped up his game. Recording his second straight double-double against the Knicks, he comes into the matchup with an average of 32 Fanduel points over his last two. You can’t get better value than that at the Center position tonight.