DFS NBA Picks (May 4, 2017)

Point Guard:

Isaiah Thomas - Boston Celtics: Thomas scored a career-high 53 points including 29 during the fourth quarter and overtime as the Celtics outlasted the Wizards 129-119 to win Game 2.

Shooting Guard:

Gordon Hayward - Utah Jazz: Hayward is one of eight players this postseason to score at least 40 points in a game.

Power Forward:

Joe Johnson - Utah Jazz: Johnson is shooting 8-of-11 from the floor in clutch situations (five point game with five minutes remaining) in the playoffs.

Small Forward:

Draymond Green - Golden State Warriors: Green had 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3pt, 5-7 FT), a game-high-tying 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks in 34 minutes in his last game.

Center:

Zaza Pachulia - Golden State Warriors: Pachulia had 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), 1 rebound, 1 block in 14 minutes in his last game.

DFS NBA Picks (April 27, 2017)

Point Guard:

Kyle Lowry - Toronto Raptors: Lowry earned his third career playoff double-double (16 points, 10 assists) in Game 5 vs. Milwaukee.

Shooting Guard:

Vince Carter - Memphis Grizzlies: Carter scored a postseason‐high 13 points (5‐9 FG, 3‐5 3P) in Game 4 of the First Round on April 22 vs. San Antonio, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to make at least three three‐pointers in a playoff game.

Small Forward:

Giannia Antetokounmpo: Antetokounmpo is averaging 23.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.6 blocks per game in the First Round of the playoffs. Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are the only players this postseason to be averaging over 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and 1.5 blocks per game.

Power Forward:

LaMarcus Aldridge - San Antonio Spurs: In his last game, Aldridge recorded 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block in 38 minutes.

Center:

Marc Gasol - Memphis Grizzlies: Gadol has scored in double figures five times, this playoffs, including two games with at least 20 points and one game with at
least 30 points.

DFS NBA Picks (April 4, 2017)

Point Guard:

Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers: Lillard recorded 25 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals in 39 minutes in his most recent game. This season, he has scored the most points (776) through  first 28 games of any season in team history (764-Drexler, 1988), and is the first player to score 30+ points in six of  rst 10 games in team history.

Shooting Guard:

Nicolas Batum - Charlotte Hornets: Batum has a team-best 15 double-doubles on the season, tallying 18 points and 10 assists vs. PHX on Mar. 26. He has 24 15-PT, 5-AST, 5-REB games on the year, sixth most in East, and tied 10th most in NBA.

Small Forward:

LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers: James posted his career-best 11th triple-double in Sunday’s win against Indiana, tallying 41 points on 16-29 (.552), a game-high 16 rebounds, a game-high tying 11 assists, two steals and a block in 52 minutes. It was the 4th time in James’ career in which he has poured in at least 40 points while recording a triple-double (4/9/05 vs. MIL, 2/16/06 at BOS, 2/18/10 vs. DEN).

Power Forward:

Thaddeus Young - Indiana Pacers: Young ranks 18th in the NBA this season in  eld goal percentage (.522), including a career-best 38.5 percent from three-point range, and 19th in steals. He tied his season high with 24 points and set a new career high with six three-point field goals in the win over the Trail Blazers on Dec. 10.

Center:

Serge Ibaka - Toronto Raptors: Ibaka leads the Raptors since the NBA All-Star break connecting on 36-of-82 (.439) three-point attempts and has blocked 31 shots. He has made multiple three-pointers in 14-of-19 games since joining the team Feb. 14 via trade from Orlando and made multiple blocks in the same game nine times, including a season-high six blocks Apr. 2 vs. Philadelphia.

DFS NBA Picks (March 30, 2017):

PG: 

Kyrie Irving - Cleveland Cavaliers: Has scored 20 points or more in 55 of his 65 games in 2016-17, including 21 of the last 22 contests; ranks 11th in the NBA in points per game this season (25.3 ppg) and 5th in free throw percentage (.903)

SG:

Eric Gordon - Houston Rockets: The Rockets are 34-5 when Gordon scores 15+ points and 13-16 when having fewer. He is averaging 3.8 3FGM on 42.4% shooting in wins this season compared to 2.8 3FGM on 27.5% shooting in losses. Gordon set career-high with 36 blocks in a single season vs. Golden State on March 28.

SF:

Trevor Ariza - Houston Rockets: Ariza had a Rockets season-high, and a career-high tying, 6 steals without a turnover vs. Golden State on March 28. He is the first Rocket with 6+ steals without a turnover since Mario Elie on Feb. 14, 1995. He ranks tied for 7th in the NBA in steals (1.81 spg) and 2nd in steal-turnover ratio (2.09).

PF:

Blake Griffin - Los Angeles Clippers: In his last game on Saturday, Griffin had 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in 32:04 minutes.

C:

DeAndre Jordan - Los Angeles Clippers: In his last game on Saturday, Jordan had 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block in 30:15 minutes.

DFS NBA Picks (March 14, 2017)

CJ McCollum

PG:
Jeff Teague - Indiana Pacers: Teague has led the Pacers in assists in 53 games this season and ranks seventh in the league with a career-high 8.0 assists per game. He currently ranks 31st in the NBA in steals, 21st in free throw percentage and 32nd with 14 double-doubles

SG:
CJ McCollum - Portland Trail Blazers: In his last game, McCollum registered 26 points, four rebounds and four assists in 39 23.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.6 app minutes. This season. he has more games of 30+ points in 2016- 16 (13) than the rest of his career combined (8, all in 15-16). McCollum scored 25+ points in a career-high eight consecutive games from Dec. 28 to Jan. 13.

SF:
LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers: Over his last 8 games, James has 7 double-doubles (4 triple-doubles), averaging 29.0 points (.543 FG%, .400 3FG%), 12.1 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 38.9 minutes over that stretch. Since Feb. 1 (16 games), he is shooting .590 from the field, including .475 (38-80) from beyond the arc, 9.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists in 38.1 minutes. He ranks among the NBA’s Top 20 in PPG (26.1, 9th), RPG (8.3,19th), APG (8.9, 4th), plus/minus (+424, 5th), FG% (.540, 11th), double-doubles (33, 12th) and triple-doubles (9, 3rd).

PF:
Kristaps Porzingis - New York Knicks: Porzingis is the first player in NBA history with 45+ blocks and 55+ 3-pt FGM through the first 25 team games of a season. Porzingis is the first NBA player with at least 25 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and three 3PT FGM in consecutive games. In Dec. 11, 2016 win at LA Lakers, Kristaps Porzingis became the first NBA player to record 26+ points, 12+ rebounds, 7+ blocks and 3+ three-pointers in a single game.

C:
Brook Lopez - Brooklyn Nets: Lopez leads the Nets in PPG, BPG, FTM, FTA, 3FGM, 3FGA and MPG. Since Feb. 1, he’s played in eight home games, averaging 22.6 PPG (.474 FG, .395 3FG, .809 FT), 5.6 RPG, 2.3 APG and 2.1 BPG in 31.2 MPG.

DFS NBA Picks (January 1, 2017)

G:
Jeff Teauge - Indiana Pacers: Teague had a rough outing last night against the Bulls as he went just 2-of-13 and scored 7 points. But he did set a new career high with 17 assists, and added 6 rebounds and 2 steals. He faces the Magic tonight.

SG:
Zach LaVine - Minnesota Timberwolves: LaVine ended 2016 strong with 24 points, 4 assists, and 6 3-pointers in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, and averaged 22.7 points and 3.5 3-pointers per game in December.

SF:
Paul George - Indiana Pacers: George has recorded 33 points and 4.5 3-pointers per game over his last two games against the Bulls and Wizards.

PF:
Serge Ibaka - Orlando Magic: Ibaka has averaged 19.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2.4 3-pointers while shooting 55 percent from the field over his last five games.

C:
Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons: Drummond had 15 points and 15 rebounds in his last game against the Atlanta Hawks.

DFS NBA Picks (November 19, 2016)

PG:
Chris Paul - Los Angeles Clippers: Paul just missed out on a triple double in last nights game agains the Sacramento Kings where he put up 11 points, 12 assists, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals in just 33 minutes of action.

SG:
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis had a terrible outing in his last game, but expect him to go all out tonight against Golden State.

SF:
Kevin Durant - Golden State Warriors: Durant went for 23 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block in 33 minutes of action in his last outing.

PF:
Blake Griffin - Los Angeles Clippers: Griffin went for 29 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in 37 minutes of action in his last outing.

C:
Karl Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves: Towns recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 28 minutes of playing time in lis last outing.

DFS NBA Picks (November 10, 2016)

Giannis Antetokounmpo

PG:

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks: Antetokounmpo had his worst game of the season against Dallas on Sunday, but the whole team scored just 75 points in the rough game. Gianni should have some great production against the Pelicans tonight.

SG:
Klay Thompson - Golden State Warriors: Thompson is on a roll right now, scoring more than 20 points in his last two games.

SF:
Jimmy Butler - Chicago Bulls: Butler put up a shocking 39 points last night. He gets an easy matchup against the Heat tonight.

PF:
Drayman Green - Golden State Warriors: Green has only been under 40 twice in eight games, and hasn’t gone lower than 35.

C:
Hassan Whiteside - Miami Heat: After being crushed by the Thunder on Monday, Whiteside gets a good matchup tonight against the Chicago Bulls.

DFS NBA Picks (November 8, 2016)

Kyrie Irving

PG:

Kyrie Irving - Cleveland Cavaliers: Irving faces the Hawks tonight, who this season have given up plenty of fantasy points to opposing PG's. Irving is averaging 23 points per game in six games played this season.

SG:

Sean Kilpatrick - Brooklyn Nets: Kilpatrick is earning tons of fantasy points at an extremely low salary. A must take for tonight.

SF

Harrison Barnes - Dallas Mavericks: In his last game, Barnes recorded 34 points (on 26 shots), 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.

PF:
Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans: In his last game, Davis scored 33 points last night and recorded in 13 rebounds.

C:
Karl Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves: Towns gets a relatively easy matchup against the Nets tonight, so expect him to make an impact.

DFS NBA Picks (November 7, 2016)

James Harden

PG:

James Harden - Houston Rockets: You can argue that Russell Westbrook would be the better pick here, but you can save a little cash on Harden and get a pick that is very close to just as good in value.

SG:

George Hill - Utah Jazz: Hill had a rough game against the Spurs recently, but he also only played 28 minutes. He should play more against the 76ers tonight.

SF:
Gordon Hayward - Utah Jazz:

Hayward struggled a bit with his shot (6-17 from the floor) last night in his season debut, but he sank all 14 of his free throws.

PF:
Drayman Green - Golden State Warriors: Green is such a positive defensive power when he's on the field. He's been averaging 10.3 points per game in 2016-17.

C:
Hasan Whiteside - Miami Heat:  Whiteside has recorded a double-double in all five games he'splayed in this season so far, and has 13 blocks already on the season.

DFS NBA Picks: April 8, 2016

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Austin Rivers

PG:
Austin Rivers-Los Angeles Clippers: Rivrs has incredible value and is playing over 40 minutes a game recently. The benching of many of the Clippers' important players has been getting Rivers more playing time, and he surely has been taking advantage of that time.

SG:

Wesley Matthews/Devin Harris-Dallas Mavericks: The reason we picked both Matthews and Harris is because both have been playing plenty of minutes on an altered Mavericks back court, and have been helping a Mavericks team who surely has been controlling its own playoff fate.

SF:

Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks: Antetokounmpo is a good option for tonight because he is cheap and has good value.

PF:

Derrick Williams-New York Knicks: Williams' fantasy production has been amazing considering he plays for a Knicks team that in terms of fantasy is a serious issue. His production has been good even through a recent decrease in playing time and is a great matchup against the 76ers tonight.

C:

Cole Aldrich-Los Angeles Clippers: Aldrich is really the only center option when he plays because when it comes to the final games of the season, picking players in NBA DFS can be hard, but Aldrich is cheap and has good production, which is unlike most centers.

DFS NBA Picks: April 5, 2016

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LeBron James

PG:
Stephen Curry-Golden State Warriors: Even though he comes at a highy DFS price, Curry's value and production is amazing and out of this world. His ability to earn fantasy points is incredible and is a huge asset to your team, assuming you're looking to spend tons of DFS money.

SG:
Jimmy Butler-Chicago Bulls: Butler has at least 20 points in his last three games.

SF:
LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers: James has averaged 30 points, nine rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals in his three games against the Bucks this season, who he faces tonight.

PF:
Jabari Parker-Milwaukee Bucks: Parker had 24 points, 11 boards, and three assists against the Bulls on Sunday.

C:
Karl-Anthony Towns-Minnesota Timberwolves: Towns played a massive 44 minutes on Sunday against the Mavs and posted 11 points, 21 rebounds, nine assists, and three blocks.

DFS NBA Picks: April 1, 2016

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Brook Lopez

PG:
Zach LaVine-Minnesota Timberwolves: LaVine has at least 15 points in four of his last five games.

SG:
Markel Brown-Brooklyn Nets: Brown had a good game on Sunday finishing with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists against the Lakers.

SF:
Chandler Parsons-Dallas Mavericks: Parsons posted a double-double with 27 points and 10 boards against the Pacers.

PF:
Anthony Davis-New Orleans Pelicans: Davis is one of the best power forwards in the NBA currently and his production in terms of fantasy points shows it. The only problem is that his DFS price is expensive, so be wise with who you choose along with Davis.

C:
Brook Lopez-Brooklyn Nets: Lopez gets an easy matchup against the struggling Knicks tonight. The surprising thing is, the Nets are struggling as well. The only difference here is that the Knicks have plenty of injuries that Lopez should be able to take advantage of.

DFS NBA Picks: March 31, 2016

PG:
Russell Westbrook-Oklahoma City Thunder: Westbrook has been absolutely hot this month with seven triple doubles in the month. Be careful, however, as his DFS price is expensive.

SG:
Jimmy Butler-Chicago Bulls: Butler's biggest game of the season so far came against the Rockets, where he had 26 points, 11 boards and six rebounds. Tonight, he faces the Rockets again.

SF:
LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers: There is no doubt that James is one of the best small forwards in the NBA currently, so he would be a great pick for you only if you don't mind his high DFS price.

PF:
Kevin Love-Cleveland Cavaliers: Love's production can be inconsistent at times, but he should have a great game tonight against the struggling Nets.

C:
Pau Gasol-Chicago Bulls: Gasol has a fantastic game against the Rockets earlier this season where he recorded 28 points, six assists and 17 rebounds. He faces the Rockets again tonight.

DFS NBA Picks: March 30, 2016

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Jose Calderon

PG:

Jose Calderon-New York Knicks: Calderon has been playing fantastic basketball as of late. Facing the struggling Mavericks tonight, Calderon should have another stellar game.

SG:

Khris Middleton-Milwaukee Bucks: Middleton faces the Suns tonight, who are struggling and should allow Middleton to have a boubnce-back kind of game. Middleton's price has dropped recently on DFS due to a string of bad games, but tonight, he should rebound.

SF:

Matt Barnes-Memphis Grizzlies: Tonight, Barnes faces the Nuggets, who this season has not done a good job of defending small forwards like Barnes.

PF:

Kristaps Porzingis-New York Knicks: Porzingis is a must pick tonight because he has been playing his best basketball recently for the Knicks. Porzingis should have another great game against the struggling Dallas Mavericks tonight.

C:

Hassan Whiteside-Miami Heat: Whiteside faces the struggling Lakers tonight, which should be a very easy matchup for the Heat center.

DFS NBA Picks: March 29, 2016

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Kevin Love

PG:

Elfrid Payton-Orlando Magic: Payton has averaged 37 points over his last 3 games.

SG:
James Harden-Houston Rockets: Harden has been on fire lately, scoring over 50 points in his last four games.

SF:
Robert Covington-Philadelphia 76ers: Covington has has amazing consistency lately, considering the fact that he is known to he inconsistent.

PF:
Kevin Love-Cleveland Cavaliers: Love's play has been stellar, and his low DFS price considering how wwll his play is makes him a must pick for tonight.


C:

Ian Mahinmi-Indiana Pacers: Mahinmi has back to back games with 38 and 33 points.

DFS NBA Picks: March 28, 2016

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PG:
Shelvin Mack-Utah Jazz: Maybe Mack hasn't done much in his past three games, but he has been playing over 30 minutes a night. With a matchup against the Lakers tonight, expect Mack to improve in terms of fantasy point earnings.

SG:
CJ McCollum-Portland Trail Blazers: McCollum has been breaking out relectly and DFS players surely have seen a spike in his fantasy point earnings. Facing the Kings tonight, McCollum should have another great game.

SF:
Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves: Wiggins should bounce back against the Suns after struggling after a recent double-double.

PF:
LaMarcus Aldridge-San Antonio Spurs: Aldridge has been earning plenty of fantasy points recently, especially in his last ten games.

C:
DeAndre Jordan-Los Angeles Clippers: Jordan has a fantastic ability to block shots and get plenty of rebounds. He has seven double-doubles in his past ten games.

DFS NBA Picks: March 27, 2016

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John Wall

PG:

John Wall-Washington Wizards: Wall is facing one of the worst defenses in the NBA, the Lakers. It is important to play someone like Wall today because you know he is going to get some major playing time today. Be careful, however, as Wall's DFS price is quite expensive.

SG:

Wesley Matthews-Dallas Mavericks: Matthews is a good SG pick because he gets plenty of minutes for a very cheap DFS price. He's getting so many minutes because of the injury to Chandler Parsons. He could be a great pick if he plays well when you pick him.

SF:

Otto Porter-Washington Wizards: Porter is a good pick because he gets to play a good amount of minutes and like Wall, gets a good and fairly easy matchup tonight against the Lakers.

PF:

Myles Turner-Indiana Pacers: Turner is a physical power forward who gets a good amount of playing time and has a reasonable DFS price.

C:

Dwight Howard-Houston Rockets: Howard often has inconsistent production when it comes to earning fantasy points, but he had an amazing performance against the Raptors recently and we believe he can bounce back from his recent slump in fantasy point earnings.

DFS NBA Picks: March 26, 2016

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Karl-Anthony Towns

PG:
Russell Westbrook-Oklahoma City Thunder: Westbrook finished on Thursday with 15 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds.

SG:
DeMar DeRozan-Toronto Raptors: DeRozan had a great game last night against the Rockets, totaling 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

SF:
Kevin Durant-Oklahoma City Thunder: Durant had 20 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in just 30 minutes against the Jazz on Thursday.

PF:
Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks: Millsap had 14 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals against the Bucks last night.

C:
Karl-Anthony Towns-Minnesota Timberwolves: Towns ended up playing 48 minutes and totaled 27 points, ten rebounds, and five assists last night.

DFS NBA Picks: March 25, 2016

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Stephen Curry

PG:

Stephen Curry-Golden State Warriors: Curry totaled 33 points, five assists, four rebounds, and three steals against the Clippers on Wednesday.

SG:
Zach LaVine-Minnesota Timberwolves: Despite 6 turnovers against the Kings on Wednesday, LaVine did have 23 points in the game.

SF:
Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks: Against Cleveland on Wednesday, Antetokounmpo on 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists, to go with a block and two turnovers.

PF:
Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks: Millsap posted 17 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals against the Wizards on Wednesday.

C:
Nikola Jokic-Denver Nuggets: Jokic played five minutes on Wednesday and totaled 18 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.