X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/22): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! I hope you all had an excellent week to this point, and a great weekend is forthcoming! This will be my last NBA article of 2022, and I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year a few days ahead of time! I can't wait to see what 2023 has in store, and I want to thank you all for rocking with me throughout 2022! With that said, let's get ahead of the weekend by making some nice coin on tonight's NBA slate. Tonight should be a fun one, with a lot of interesting matchups on the board. Let's get after it!

Tonight, we have ourselves a solid nine-game slate on this lovely Friday. With both FanDuel and DraftKings having multi-position eligibility players, we'll have to attack slates accordingly to make our lineups as optimal as possible. That's where I come in! I'll look to find my personal top plays and values for tonight's slate. Things can also change during the day, so I'll do my best to update you as news comes out!

Here are my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 12/30/22. Keep an eye on RotoBaller’s NBA injury news and also our full NBA injury report today to stay up to date before lineups are locked.

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code NEW! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

James Harden, at NO (FD: $10,200, DK: $10,000)

I'll start tonight's slate off with James Harden. Harden is having himself quite a season in 2022, averaging 22 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 11.2 assists over the course of the season. He's been on a heater of late as well, but it does seem that Tyrese Maxey may end up playing tonight after missing about a month and a half with a foot injury. Even if he does play, though, I can't imagine that he wouldn't be limited, and my model projects Harden to a 26.08% usage rate across 39 minutes in a big-time matchup against the Pelicans.

Markelle Fultz, vs WAS (FD: $6,800, DK: $6,000)

Of course, we'll have to take a look at some Magic players tonight. They're dealing with a few injuries, and now have eight players suspended following Wednesday night's scrap with Detroit. Now don't get me wrong, I love a good clean scrap (looking at you, Killian Hayes), but it did put the Magic in a tough position for tonight's game against Washington. Fultz will be one of the guys I'll be making sure I have a bunch of exposure to, as I'm expecting an increase to his model-projected 21.05% usage rate across 37 minutes.

Jevon Carter, vs MIN (FD: $3,700, DK: $3,900)

To wrap up the guard position I'll take a look at Jevon Carter. As I'm typing this, Jrue Holiday is doubtful to play tonight with a non-Covid illness. In eight games where Jrue Holiday hasn't played, Carter is averaging 14 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. While those numbers have tapered off of late, I think Carter is still in a good spot tonight in what should be a high-paced game against the TWolves who rank 27th in point guard efficiency. He projects to a 16.86% usage rate across 25 minutes in tonight's showdown.

Also consider: D'Angelo Russell (FD: $7,100, DK: $7,400), Alec Burks (FD: $5,300, DK: $4,400)

 

Want more NBA DFS tools and content? Our NBA Premium package includes our daily DFS Cheat Sheets, Research Station, Optimizer, and access to our Premium Slack Chatrooms where members can chat with our NBA analysts. Check out this big win from RotoBaller premium member Bsuperak on FanDuel using our Premium tools - join in on the winning!

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

LeBron James, at ATL (FD: $10,600, DK: $10,100)

I'll start the forwards with LeBron James. Of course, the Lakers will continue to be without Anthony Davis, so the "Lake Show" will once again be the "LeBron Show". In eight games without AD this season, LeBron is averaging 32.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. He's still too cheap in my opinion, and my model projects him for a 33.53% usage rate across 34 minutes against an Atlanta team that ranks 21st in small-forward efficiency.

Paolo Banchero, at WAS (FD: $8,500, DK: $7,800)

I'll look at Paolo Banchero for my second forward tonight. Banchero is having an awesome rookie season, averaging 20.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Similar to how I mentioned with Fultz, the Magic are extremely shorthanded tonight, so I'll most likely be playing as many of the guys who are actually playing as possible. My model projects Banchero for a 30.5% usage rate across 38 minutes tonight.

John Collins, vs LAL (FD: $6,300, DK: $5,700)

I'll look on the other side of the Lakers-Hawks game for my final forward tonight, taking a look at John Collins. The Hawks will be without Clint Capela tonight, and while I'll have some exposure to Onyeka Okongwu as well, but I like Collins at his price. In six games without Capela this season, Collins averages 15.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. The Lakers rank in the middle of the pack in terms of power forward efficiency, ranking 15th. My model projects Collins for a 16.47% usage rate across 33 minutes tonight.

Also consider: Kristaps Porzingis (FD: $9,000, DK: $8,700), Giannis Antetokounmpo (FD: $11,900, DK: $11,900)

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Domantas Sabonis, vs UTA (FD: $10,400, DK: $10,300)

Last but not least, I'll take a look at Domantas Sabonis. Sabonis is one of the highest-valued players according to my model tonight, with median projections near 5.5x value on both sites. Sabonis has been filling the stat sheet up for a certainly improved Kings team this season, averaging 18.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists on the year. He gets a high-paced matchup (104.21 projected pace) against a Jazz team that ranks 22nd in center efficiency. He projects to a 21.01% usage rate tonight, and I'll be using his power-forward eligibility on FanDuel while doubling up with either Bol Bol or Onyeka Okongwu in most of my lineups.

Also consider: Bol Bol (FD: $6,500, DK: $4,800)



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy basketball mobile app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, lineup notifications & DFS articles. All free!

NBA DFS News and Injury Alerts

More DFS Lineup Picks and Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Dorian Finney-Smith3 hours ago

Questionable With A Shoulder Issue
Gabe Vincent3 hours ago

In Danger Of Missing Third Consecutive Game
Rui Hachimura4 hours ago

Probable For Thursday
Jerami Grant4 hours ago

Carries A Questionable Tag Thursday
Bogdan Bogdanovic4 hours ago

Remains Out Thursday
Clint Capela4 hours ago

Will Not Play On Thursday
Zaccharie Risacher4 hours ago

Available Thursday
Trae Young4 hours ago

Probable For Meeting With Cavaliers
Jalen Suggs4 hours ago

Questionable For Thursday's Game
LeBron James4 hours ago

Questionable Thursday
Dylan Cease4 hours ago

Mets Showing Interest In Dylan Cease, Michael King
Filip Gustavsson5 hours ago

Sharp In Victory Over Toronto
Sidney Crosby5 hours ago

Lifts Penguins To Victory
Quinn Hughes5 hours ago

Extends Point Streak On Wednesday
Matthew Tkachuk5 hours ago

Scores Goal, Adds Two Assists On Wednesday
Jake Allen5 hours ago

Shuts The Door On Wednesday
Owen Tippett5 hours ago

Exits Early On Wednesday
Alperen Sengün14 hours ago

Alperen Sengun Questionable Versus Memphis
Walker Kessler15 hours ago

Could Miss Thursday's Game
John Collins15 hours ago

Tagged As Questionable For Thursday
Jordan Clarkson16 hours ago

To Play On Thursday
Lauri Markkanen16 hours ago

Ready To Return On Thursday
Stephen Curry16 hours ago

Cleared To Play On Wednesday
Kevin Durant16 hours ago

Available On Wednesday
Isaiah Stewart16 hours ago

Ejected On Wednesday
Ja'Marr Chase16 hours ago

Extension A Priority For Bengals This Offseason
Ryan Dunn16 hours ago

Upgraded To Available Wednesday
Rob Dillingham16 hours ago

Active Against Suns
Matthew Stafford17 hours ago

Plans To Play In 2025
Naz Reid17 hours ago

Out On Wednesday
Dallas Goedert17 hours ago

Sits Out With Ankle Injury
DeVonta Smith17 hours ago

Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Carlos Estévez17 hours ago

Carlos Estevez Signing With Kansas City
Dakota Joshua18 hours ago

Rejoins Canucks Lineup Wednesday
Dylan Guenther18 hours ago

Upgraded To Day-To-Day
Kevin Bahl19 hours ago

Week-To-Week
Kaiden Guhle19 hours ago

Out Indefinitely Following Surgery
Sean Couturier19 hours ago

Expected Back On Wednesday
Max Pacioretty19 hours ago

Returns From Three-Game Absence
Drew Doughty19 hours ago

Set For Season Debut Wednesday
Max Scherzer20 hours ago

Blue Jays The Favorites To Land Max Scherzer
Ha-Seong Kim22 hours ago

Agrees With Rays, Expected To Return In May
Ryan Pressly22 hours ago

To Compete For Ninth-Inning Role In Chicago
Kevin Fiala23 hours ago

A Game-Time Call On Wednesday
Patrick Kane23 hours ago

Not Expected To Play On Thursday
Valeri Nichushkin23 hours ago

Expected To Remain Sidelined Through International Break
Matthew Knies23 hours ago

Targeting Saturday Return
Nico Hischier23 hours ago

Labeled As Week-To-Week With Injury
Linus Ullmark23 hours ago

Nearing Return
Michael King1 day ago

Cubs Have Shown Interest In Michael King
Logan Thompson1 day ago

Stands Tall On Tuesday
Andrei Svechnikov1 day ago

Tallies Three Points In Victory
Andrew Novak1 day ago

A Value Play At Pebble Beach
Stephan Jaeger1 day ago

A Risky Option At Pebble Beach
Adam Scott1 day ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Play At Pebble Beach
Sahith Theegala1 day ago

Looking For Bounce-Back At Pebble Beach
Russell Henley1 day ago

In Great Form Heading Into Pebble Beach
Tony Finau1 day ago

Struggles Continue Ahead Of Pebble Beach
Will Zalatoris1 day ago

Back In Action At Pebble Beach
Jason Day1 day ago

A Course Horse At Pebble Beach
Sam Burns2 days ago

In Great Form Ahead Of Pebble Beach
Hideki Matsuyama2 days ago

Looks To Stay Hot At Pebble Beach
NFL2 days ago

Mike McCarthy Won't Coach In The NFL In 2025
New Orleans Saints2 days ago

Kellen Moore In "Strong Position" To Become Saints Head Coach
Marcelo Mayer2 days ago

Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer Invited To Spring Training
Jazz Chisholm Jr.2 days ago

Expected To Play Second Base In 2025
Justin Thomas2 days ago

Eyeing Victory At Pebble Beach
Detroit Lions2 days ago

Lions Hire John Morton As New Offensive Coordinator
Washington Commanders2 days ago

Kliff Kingsbury To Stay With Commanders
Cleveland Browns2 days ago

Browns Not Interested In Trading Myles Garrett
Collin Morikawa2 days ago

A Reliable Pick At AT&T Pro-Am
Scottie Scheffler2 days ago

Making Season Debut At Pebble Beach
Davis Thompson2 days ago

Treading Water Heading Into Pebble Beach
Nick Taylor2 days ago

Trending Way Up For Pebble Beach
Justin Rose2 days ago

Cannot Be Counted Out At Pebble Beach
Taylor Moore2 days ago

Attempts To Put Torrey Pines Behind Him
Shane Lowry2 days ago

Tries To Rebound After Torrey Pines
PGA2 days ago

Sungjae Im Can Contend Again At Pebble Beach
Ben Griffin2 days ago

A Bit Of An Unknown For Pebble Beach
Josiah Gray2 days ago

Begins Throwing Program, Targeting Late-Season Return
Matt Fitzpatrick2 days ago

An Intriguing Option For Pebble Beach
Russell Wilson3 days ago

Steelers Unlikely To Re-Sign Both Russell Wilson, Justin Fields
Josh Allen3 days ago

Picks Up Wrist Injury In AFC Championship Loss
A.J. Brown3 days ago

Finds The End Zone In Strong Outing
Saquon Barkley3 days ago

Posts Three-Touchdown Performance
Jalen Hurts3 days ago

Leads Explosive Offense To Super Bowl Berth
Ben Joyce3 days ago

Expected To Open Season In Closer Role
James Cook3 days ago

Scores Two Touchdowns In Loss To Chiefs
Xavier Worthy4 days ago

Leads Receivers In AFC Championship Win
Chicago Bears4 days ago

Bears Hire Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle For Coordinator Roles
Jose Altuve4 days ago

Willing To Move To Outfield
Ryan Pressly4 days ago

Traded To Cubs After Waiving No-Trade Clause
Seattle Seahawks4 days ago

Seahawks Hiring Klint Kubiak As Offensive Coordinator
Zach Ertz4 days ago

Eclipses 100 Yards In NFC Title Game
Tennesse Titans4 days ago

Titans Hire Dave Ziegler As Assistant GM
Dallas Cowboys4 days ago

Mike Zimmer Likely Retiring From NFL
Carlos Correa4 days ago

Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training
Cristian Javier4 days ago

Targeting Return After All-Star Break
Alex Bregman5 days ago

A "Long Shot" To Return To Houston
Brandon Nimmo5 days ago

Still Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis
Lance McCullers Jr.5 days ago

Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr. Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Noah Schultz5 days ago

Invited To Spring Training
Max Scherzer5 days ago

Mets Have Interest In Reunion With Max Scherzer
Pete Alonso5 days ago

Meets With The Angels
Drew Thorpe6 days ago

Likely To Miss Start Of Spring Training

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP