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There are not many games tonight and there is less value. Your best chance of coming away with some cash is to take your chance on one sleeper pick, while taking safer mid-level priced options. It isn't the prettiest slate of games from a DFS standpoint, especially with most of the teams playing Monday night rank among the league's slowest and more defensive teams.
The Heat-Trail Blazes contest will be close, but both teams have inconsistencies that offset each other to make this game a brutal one to predict. It will come down to shooting which means Wayne Ellington and Tyler Johnson are going to see extra shots and higher usage. There are not many superstars you MUST play tonight, but Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokounmpo will definitely be the most expensive. Russell Westbrook would normally destroy the Kings backcourt, but the Kings struggles may allow Westbrook the chance to rest before playoffs. Antetokounmpo versus the Grizzlies is an enticing matchup now that the Grizzlies are in tank-mode, literally anything can happen. This could be his chance to finally score 50 point in a game.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/12/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on DraftKings. Feel free to stop by the Hoops Chat Room or on Twitter @HalfCourtJester, let's get rolling.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Alex Abrines - SG/SF, vs SAC ($3,000)
It doesn't get any cheaper than this, and Alex Abrines has a very good chance of seeing extra minutes against the Kings. His last performance should lead to a few more minutes regardless, but the inexperience of the Kings backcourt makes this an ideal matchup. All Abrines need to do in his role to be successful is shoot. While that does carry a decent amount of risk, his upside for the price is unmatched today and this has the highest potential to make or break lineups. I'll admit his game log is not promising.
Evan Turner - SG/SF, vs MIA ($3,800)
Evan Turner always gets his opportunities regardless of the defense, but lately he hasn't been as effective when it comes to DFS. While his price has followed that trend and dropped severely, it's time to capitalize. No matter what Turner has been producing lately, he always has the chance to be one of the top scorers on the team. While the season winds down, the Trail Blazers will look to ease the workload away from Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, and put the offense in the hands of the young guns and the guys that complement those weaknesses.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Luc Mbah a Moute - SF/PF, vs SA ($3,300)
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is going to get looked over in the Houston offense, but he's always the ideal security blanket. He isn't the best shooter from three, but can still hit multiple shots in succession, making him a very beneficial DFS player. The Spurs defense is going to try and slow the game down and put the game in the hands of the secondary scorers like Mbah a Moute, making his shooting beat them. His playmaking and hustle stats give him all around upside and he is going to have an impact this game, even if it isn't the box score.
Davis Bertans - SF/PF, at HOU ($4,200)
Davis Bertans shoots significantly worse in road games this season, but since the All-Star break he has improved his three-point efficiency. These are somewhat contradicting stats, but his recent outings clearly outweigh his apparent road struggles. For the first time all season, Bertans has scored at least ten points in four straight games. This might not seem like the most fantastic feat, but he is on a bit of a hot streak and it should continue against the Rockets. The Rockets shoot way too many threes not to influence the Spurs offense and San Antonio will need one of their better shooters getting as many shots as possible.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Clint Capela - C, vs SA ($6,600)
The Spurs are the Spurs. They play good defense and limit good players to mediocre games. That said, James Harden and Chris Paul are just about immune to defense and Clint Capela is the main beneficiary to their success. Players like Trevor Ariza, Eric Gordon, and Gerald Green can somewhat create their own shot, but Capela is entirely dependent on hi ability to free himself up for easy shots and the facilitators ability to cause defenders to slide away from their guy. I'm straying away from the fantasy aspect so just play Capela while his price is fairly low.
