FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/14/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Sunday, everyone. It is an excellent day to be a sports fan for sure. With a loaded NBA slate along with the Daytona 500, there will be plenty of action to go around in DFS circuits. For those who refuse to participate in Valentine’s Day festivities (myself included), kick back, relax, and spend some time with the ones you love, your recliner and television.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/6/21. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You can also check out DraftKings lineup picks and injury news before lineups lock. Good luck, RotoBallers.

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FanDuel DFS Guards

Damian Lillard, PG - @ DAL ($9,500)

The Blazers have been sorely missing C.J. McCollum, who has been out with a fractured foot, and Jusuf Nurkic, who has missed time while recovering from surgery on his right wrist. With these two out of the equation, Lillard should continue to lead the charge while virtually monopolizing things on the offensive end.

The veteran is having one of the best years of his career. He is averaging 29 points per outing and shooting a career-high 44.6 percent from the field during the 2021 campaign. The shot volume is there, so fantasy managers should be ready to take advantage of his discounted DFS asking price, primarily since it should be well over the $10,000 mark.

Ja Morant, PG - @ SAC ($7,100)

The Grizzlies are having issues keeping guys on the floor as of late. During the team’s last outing, which was on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers, each member of the starting unit logged over 30 minutes, with Morant leading the way with 35 on the night.

The 21-year-old hasn’t looked the same since returning from a Grade 2 ankle sprain suffered at the beginning of the year. However, in a favorable matchup against the Kings, a game that should feature plenty of scoring opportunities, the sophomore guard may get more of his shots to fall. Keep him in mind as he has the potential to smash his value during Memphis’ second game of its west coast road trip.

Also Consider: Luka Doncic ($11,300), Hamidou Diablo ($6,800), Derrick White ($4,700), Tyus Jones ($4,600), Monte Morris ($4,100), Michael Carter-Williams ($4,400 - if Cole Anthony is out), DeMar DeRozan ($7,600), Collin Sexton ($6,300), Dillion Brooks ($5,300), Donte Divincenzo ($5,100), Eric Bledsoe ($4,800)

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FanDuel DFS Forwards

Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF - @ OKC ($11,200)

Antetokounmpo is starting to pick things up as we head toward the halfway point of the season. He averaged nearly 30 points in January and is shooting almost 60 percent from the field through seven games in February.

The reigning MVP has racked up at least 65 fantasy points in each of his previous two games. He could produce similar numbers against the Thunder on Sunday night, especially with the added opportunities caused by the absence of Jrue Holiday, who may miss time due to a rumored bout with COVID-19.

Michael Porter Jr., SF - vs. LAL ($5,800)

The Nuggets are another team that has been short-handed recently. Things may be even worse on Sunday as Jamal Murray, who sprained his left ankle during Friday’s win over Oklahoma City, may not be available against Los Angeles.

With a potential void, the door will be open for others to likely rack up some additional production, with Porter more than happy to walk through it. He has played at least 26 minutes in each of his previous four games and is coming off an impressive outing during the week against the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with 19 points, five boards, two steals, and two blocks for a cool 40 fantasy points. Keep an eye on Murray because if he can’t go, Porter should be classified as a must-start.

Also Consider: Khris Middleton ($8,000), Gordon Hayward ($7,300), Josh Richardson ($4,900), Dorian Finney-Smith ($4,300), Kristaps Porzingis ($8,000), Miles Bridges ($5,400)

FanDuel DFS Centers

Jonas Valanciunas, C - @ SAC ($7,100)

Brandon Clarke has been out the previous four games due to a bum calf, so if he doesn’t suit up once again, Valanciunas will be forced to spend some more time on the floor.

The veteran missed time as of late while adhering to the league’s safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. He has since been returned to the starting lineup and has been having some efficient performances. He racked up at least 36.1 fantasy points in each of his previous three games, with one of them seeing the big man dump nearly 60 fantasy points on his former team, the Toronto Raptors, on Monday night. Sacramento has been one of the worst teams on the defensive end this season, so look for Valanciunas to take advantage, especially if Clarke remains out.

Also Consider: Al Horford ($6,900), Enes Kanter ($6,600), Andre Drummond ($6,500), Jakob Poeltl ($5,800), Cody Zeller ($5,100)

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