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Below are some DraftKings DFS lineup picks for today’s NBA action, March 16th, 2015. These players represent potential fantasy basketball sleepers based on their matchups, and can be strong DFS lineup plays based on their DraftKings prices and dollar values.
Keep in mind, DFS fantasy basketball is a fast-paced environment that includes last minute changes, so be sure to check NBA injury reports and your DFS lineups prior to tip-off.
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Worth the DraftKings Investment
John Wall (WAS, PG) - $8,900
After struggling a bit the last few weeks, Wall has turned his game up again with three straight games over 40 fantasy points. In his last outing, he posted 31 points, 12 assists and a total of 56.5 fantasy points. With a day to rest, Wall should be in a prime spot tonight against a Portland team that struggles to defend opposing point guards and will be on the second game of a back-to-back. Despite being slowed with a few nagging injuries, Wall continues to be an all-around threat. He's averaging a double-double with an added 4.5 rebounds per game. For a discounted price of just $8,900, Wall should be the top cash game play and will be a far cheaper pivot from Russell Westbrook.
Derrick Favors (UTA, PF) - $8,300
Though he has been a consistent cash game play the entire season, Favors has turned up his game and become a viable GPP play. He has not scored less than 33.5 fantasy points in five straight games, which is what will put him at 4x value tonight. The other positive is that Favors has been more assertive on offense with the trade of Enes Kanter. He has managed 22 or more points in three of the past four games. Despite only one rebound last game, Favors still posted 40.25 fantasy points with 26 points and 4 blocks. On top of it all, Favors will be facing a Charlotte front line missing both Al Jefferson and Cody Zeller. This leaves Marvin Williams in charge of slowing him down, and I do not expect that to happen.
Enes Kanter (OKC, C) - $6,100
Speaking of Kanter, he has had a revitalization of his own in Oklahoma City. Although he is a bit inconsistent, Kanter has been over 45 fantasy points in two of three games, benefiting greatly from the absence of Serge Ibaka. With the double-double bonus, Kanter is one of the few big men with 50 fantasy point upside and comes in at a very modest $6,100. Most people associate Tyson Chandler with stellar defense, but Dallas actually ranks 25th against opposing centers in terms of fantasy points allowed. If Ibaka plays tonight, Kanter is a solid play. If Ibaka were to sit again, he becomes an instant plug-and-play in all type of lineups.
DraftKings Sleepers & Value Picks
Evan Turner (BOS, SG) - $5,500
With Isaiah Thomas on the injured list, Evan Turner was given the green light from Coach Brad Stevens to raise his scoring levels. He took that to heart on Friday with 30 points on his way to 45.25 fantasy points. Turner then burned a few owners with a putrid one for seven shooting night Saturday against a stellar Indiana defense. Tonight the Celtics face one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA in Philadelphia. Look for Turner to be counted as the focal point of an offense that should score over 100 points. Do not be surprised if he is one of the highest owned players in all GPPs tonight.
Thomas Robinson (PHI, PF) - $4,300
It is a bit strange to say, but it almost feels like Robinson is getting less playing time because of how well he is playing. Because the Sixers are in full on tank mode, coach Brent Brown has been limiting Robinson to at the most 20 minutes. However, the former Trailblazer has been putting up well over one fantasy point per minute in the past 10 games. As mentioned before, Boston and Philadelphia figure to score a lot of points tonight. Even in limited minutes Robinson is a solid bet to hit value tonight for a near minimum salary.
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