NBA Lineup Optimizer Picks for 03/13/17
James Leer
Welcome to another edition of Lineup Lab’s NBA Daily Fantasy article, where we feature our top plays for our Lineup Optimizer on Fanduel and Draftkings. Put your favorite players from the article below in our NBA lineup optimizer and hit calculate. Let it fill in the rest of the spots for you.
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PG
Kemba Walker vs. CHI – $8400 FD – $8100 DK
Projected Points – 39.33 FD – DK 42.39
Kemba Walker is always a solid threat to put up the fantasy points, in his last seven games he has averaged 42.4 Fanduel points per game. He has a great matchup on his home court tonight as the Bulls have been abysmal lately versus point guards. In their last ten games the Bulls have let Point Guards score 54 Fanduel points against them. I like him on both Fanduel and Draftkings, but with the $300 discount on DK, you really can’t go wrong.
D’Angelo Russell @DEN – $6700 FD – $7700 DK
Projected Points – 38.31 FD – DK 41.00
I know that rostering the Lakers is something that you’re likely not used to, but there are a couple of reasons why you might do so tonight. Firstly, they are playing against the Denver Nuggets, who have allowed a season-worst 52.4 Fanduel Points against Point guards. Secondly, look at the price on Fanduel, you’re going to be hard pressed to find a better guy that screams value in tonight’s slate. He’s fully capable of hitting high 40’s tonight.
SG
Evan Fournier @SAC – $5500 FD – $5600 DK
Projected Points – 27.63 FD – DK 30.03
While lately Fournier hasn’t been the most consistent guy to play in your lineups, we have seen him go off in 2 our of his last 4 matches. While the last two games have been slightly cold for Evan, he did go 6x value per dollar against the Bulls and Knicks in the previous two. The Sacramento Kings have been horrible versus Shooting guards since trading Cousins, in their last 10 they have been giving up a league-worst 50.5 Fanduel points against. For a player at his salary level they value is most certainly there.
Gary Harris vs. LAL – $5600 FD – $5800 DK
Projected Points – 28.57 FD – DK 30.26
In his last few games Gary has been strong, averaging 18.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. He has a solid matchup tonight at home against the Lakers, a team that he took full advantage of last time out. Hitting 31.8 Fanduel points, more than 6x value per dollar. Expect this to be a fast-paced game, something that Harris should take full advanatge of.
SF
Jimmy Butler @CHA – $8900 FD – $9300 DK
Projected Points – 42.98 FD – 44.88 DK
Butler comes into the game with the preveriberal team monkey on his back. He’s hot, he’s cold, from a fantasy perspective you’re not entirely sure which way he’ll go on what night. But, after the embarrassing performances versus the Rockets and Celtics, I think that you’ll see a comeback performance from Butler. The last time out against the Hornets, Butler put up a staggering season-best 81 Fanduel points. Without much in the way of defending Butler,, look for Jimmy to return to form.
Otto Porter @MIN – $6200 FD – $6400 DK
Projected Points – 27.44 FD – 28.83 DK
After a few positive words of encouragement from his coach, Scott Brooks, Porter seems to be returning back to form. Over his last three games, Otto has been in the perfect lineup each time while averaging 36 Fanduel points. Porter is a top candidate for Most Imporved Player this season and should be considered in every format tonight.
PF
Nikola Jokic vs. LAL – $10000 FD – $10400 DK
Projected Points – 46.44 FD – DK 48.48
Jokic should be highly-owned in every format tonight as he has been one of the best in the league during the second half of the season. In the last five games, the Lakers have been destroyed at the Power Forward position giving up 62.2 Fanduel points against per game. Even during blowout performances, somehow, someway he still manages to rack up the points. Last time out versus the Lakers he scored 52.5 Fanduel points in over 34 minutes, as long as it’s not a blowout look for his ceiling to go skyhigh.
Paul Millsap @SA – $7800 FD – $6900 DK
Projected Points – 36.58 FD – DK 38.81
Clearly the salary is quite mismatched as Draftkings do not see Millsap as having the value. To further matters, the Spurs best player, Kawhi Leonard is highly questionable dealing with a previous concussion. Millsap is the center of the Atlanta Hawks, nearly every possession you’ll see him shoot, pass, or assist in baskets. Last time out versus the Spurs, Millsap had an insanely impressive 52.1 Fanduel points. With a high floor, Millsap can be considered in all formats on both sites, however, he is a must play on Draftkings.
C
Marc Gasol vs. MIL – $7700 FD – $7300 DK
Projected Points – 37.03 FD – DK 39.13
Well, the good news about Gasol only playing 27 minutes versus the Atlanta Hawks is that he will be well-rested tonight. He has certainly seemed a little off since the All-Star break, but he has always been reliable for the price. Look for his floor to come in around 38 and his ceiling to climb to the high 40’s. The Bucks haven’t been great at defending Centers, in their last ten games they have given up 52.7 Fanduel points at the position.
Mason Plumlee vs. LAL – $5700 FD – $6100 DK
Projected Points – 22.63 FD – DK 23.45
If it seems like we’re highly owned on both sides of this game it’s because we are. I see Plumlee has having the highest upside out of anyone at the center position. Over the last two games he hasn’t quite been getting the minutes, but in this fast-paced, potential blowout game I can see them resting Jokic while Plumlee racks up the points and minutes.