DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/8/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, everyone. The association features a five-game slate with some pretty questionable matchups. Both Golden State and OKC have relatively easy games and are expected to win their respective contests by at least 10, making things tricky as they may opt to rest their core players down the stretch. Charlotte is also expected to win out […]

Chris Paul Gets Double-Double In Rockets Win

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has picked it up after a couple of quiet outings, as the team just keeps winning and winning. Following a 25-point performance on Tuesday, Paul had a nice double-double on Wednesday against the Bucks with 16 points and 11 assists. However, there were negatives as well, as he failed […]

James Harden Scores 26 Points With Good Defensive Stats

Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored 26 points as the team passed the Boston Celtics for the longest winning streak of the season on Wednesday, picking up their 17th win in a row against the Bucks in a 110-99 victory. He logged 35 minutes and recorded six assists and five rebounds as well. Harden's defensive […]

Zach LaVine Displays Rare Efficiency in Win

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has not been the same player we saw in last year's breakout season with the Minnesota Timberwolves ever since his return from a torn ACL. He did manage to score 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field and added five assists in a showdown between lottery-bounded teams. The athletic […]

Frank Mason III Matches Career High With 16 Points

Sacramento Kings point guard Frank Mason III equaled his career high with 16 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in the loss. Mason stepped up with the exit of De'Aaron Fox (back), who left with the injury early in the first quarter. Mason added six assists, one steal, one block and added one from downtown […]

Lonzo Ball Continues To Ball Out

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball continues to impress, as his across-the-board contributions could be sneaky league winner on many teams. There was a cause for concern earlier in the season in when most owners were hesitant to gamble on the hyped rookie, but he's emerged as a bargain at his average draft position […]

De'Aaron Fox Lasts Only Five Minutes

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) left the game against the Pelicans on Wednesday night and did not return, finishing with only two points and nothing much else. It comes at one of the worst times in fantasy basketball, as the playoffs are starting next week in most formats. Despite Fox's upside and opportunity, […]

Kyle Lowry Racks Up 15 Points and 15 Assists in Detroit

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry bounced back in a major way on Wednesday night, satisfying his owners with a big performance after his dud on Tuesday. Lowry splashed home three triples on his way to an efficient 15 points (4-for-8) in this one, but he also piled up a season-high 15 assists in the […]

Ricky Rubio Has Solid All-Around Game

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio filled the stat sheet Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Rubio scored 18 points, shooting 8-for-18 from the floor. Rubio also had seven assists, six rebounds and three steals. In the last four games, Rubio has performed well in the many counting stats. During this current four-game span, Rubio […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/7/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a seven game NBA slate to get us through this hump day and there are some interesting options across the board. Not a ton of injuries as of right now, so lineup construction should be pretty straight forward, which could make it difficult to get some of the bigger name players into the same lineup. […]

D'Angelo Russell Continues Strong Play

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell continued his high level of play in a game the Nets had no business winning but almost came out victorious in against the defending-champion Golden State Warriors. Russell has once again emerged as the alpha dog on the young Nets team, which is what they had hoped for when […]

Chris Paul Leads Houston In Scoring Against Thunder

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul scored a team-high 25 points on Tuesday night against the Thunder. He made seven of his 14 shot attempts, including five of his six shots from behind the three-point line. He added five assists, four rebounds and three steals as well. Houston plays Milwaukee on Wednesday on the second […]

Stephen Curry Scores 34 Points In Efficient Win Versus Nets

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry scored 34 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a win against the Brooklyn Nets at home. He also shot 60 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line, as he continues to be one of the most […]

Damian Lillard Scores 37 Points In Just Three Quarters

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had another terrific scoring game in a win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. He scored 37 points on tremendous efficiency, going 10-for-18 from the field and 9-for-11 from the free-throw line. Lillard added eight three-pointers, two steals and two rebounds in his 31 minutes of […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Matches Career-High 11 Assists

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has finally started to shoot the ball at a decent rate and he's also enjoyed passing the rock in recent games, especially against Denver on Tuesday, as he matched his career high with 11 assists. He finished with 18 points on 7-for-16 shooting, making two of his six […]

Yogi Ferrell Leads Mavs In Scoring Against Denver

Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell had a season-high 24 points on Tuesday, leading the team in scoring against the Denver Nuggets. He was pretty much flawless with his shot, sinking six of seven treys and shooting 9-for-11 overall. Ferrell also ended up leading the team in minutes with 38. He's struggled in recent outings, as […]

Kyle Lowry Disappears in Win Over Atlanta

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry frustrated his owners on Tuesday, scoring only four points in the game, hitting two of just six shots in this one. Lowry was a bit better in other areas, dishing out seven assists with two rebounds and a steal, but owners definitely want more from him. He will look […]

Delon Wright Quietly Stuffs the Stat Sheet on Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright held down the second unit on Tuesday, contributing across the board in the easy victory over the Hawks. Wright scored 10 points on 5-for-10 shooting in this one, adding three rebounds and one assist along the way. He was a beast on defense, too, racking up three steals and a […]

Russell Westbrook Continues Strong Play

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had a solid outing versus the Houston Rockets Tuesday night. Westbrook scored 32 points, shooting 15-for-27 from the floor. Also in the contest, Westbrook contributed seven assists and four rebounds. This was the fourth game in a row for Westbrook with at least 30 points. Next up for […]

Dennis Schroder Held to 11 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder had an off night in his team's loss to the first-place Raptors. Schroder only contributed 11 points on four of 13 from the field, while grabbing three rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Next, the Hawks face the Pacers, who have been among the middle of the pack guarding […]

Michael Carter-Williams Could Have Season-Ending Surgery

Charlotte Hornets point guard Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. MCW's shoulder injury might require season-ending surgery, so fantasy owners should be concerned. He sprained his shoulder in Sunday's loss to the Raptors. Head coach Steve Clifford said they would determine a timetable for MCW after deciding […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/6/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are eight games on the slate tonight and all but two are intra-conference matchups. With the Heat and the Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back, both who are coming off of wins but Bradley Beal has the highest upside on both teams. If you are looking for games to stack, the […]

Tony Parker Explodes Off The Bench With 23 Points

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker brought back memories of happier times for the fans on Monday, as he had a vintage performance with 23 points. Parker scored his season high with 26 minutes off the bench, shooting 10-for-14 from the floor. He also had four assists and a steal. Dejounte Murray, who has […]

Terry Rozier Comes Through for Boston

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier got some quality run off the bench on Monday, scoring 13 points on a less than efficient 4-for-11 from the field, with three of his makes coming from deep in the win. Rozier was pretty active everywhere in this one and added three rebounds, one steal and seven assists against […]

Tyreke Evans Ruled Out Against Spurs

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. An MRI revealed slight cartilage damage, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the team didn't expect Evans to miss much time. This will mark Evans' sixth straight game on the sidelines, and the Grizzlies have lost 12 […]

Andrew Harrison Ruled Out Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Andrew Harrison (wrist) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mario Chalmers (hamstring) and Tyreke Evans (ribs) will also be watching from the sidelines on Monday. Kobi Simmons could be forced into the starting lineup at point guard. Ben McLemore should see an increased role and […]

Michael Carter-Williams Ruled Out for Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He hurt his shoulder during Sunday's game but was able to play through the pain. However, it sounds like his shoulder swelled up overnight. Julyan Stone and Malik Monk are expected to see increased playing time for […]

Troy Daniels is Doubtful on Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Daniels has played an average of 14.5 minutes per game in his last two contests. He's been a helpful option off the bench for Phoenix lately. However, Daniels is only worth a look in the deepest of leagues. Josh Jackson […]

Darren Collison is Out on Monday

Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Collison is expected to return at some point in March. Fantasy owners should continue to stash him if you have an Injured Reserve spot available. Cory Joseph will continue to fill in as a starter. Victor Oladipo will […]

Tyler Johnson is Questionable for Monday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He went through morning shootaround and will likely be a game-time decision for this contest. Wayne Ellington (thigh) is expected to miss his third straight contest, so having Johnson would be a huge plus. Goran Dragic and Josh Richardson […]