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After a massive Tuesday night slate, the NBA only has four games on Wednesday. As a result of injuries, some of the matchups that would have normally been a runaway are now projected to be closer and tightly contested. Of the players who are on the injury report, many of them are listed as game-time decisions and as a result, you may opt to play it safe and pick players that aren’t a risk to sit as many of the teams out West likely won’t release their respective injury information until after lock time.
As far as logistics go, all four games could go either way, as I indicated above. Three of the four games are have an anticipated pace of a little over 100, with exception of Golden State/Los Angeles, who will have a pace of around 1,328 and a total combined score of 313 points. The Heat/Sacramento game will crawl, but because the Kings suck so bad, I will make an exception.
Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/14/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. Give me a shout on Twitter @Den_Clausen. Good luck!
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Goran Dragic - PG, @ SAC ($6,500)
Dragic was basically the only consistent option against Portland and was a big reason why his team hung in there so long against the red hot Trail Blazers. He will likely see more minutes than everyone else as well as take the most shots. With Hassan Whiteside and Dwyane Wade both injured (again), Dragic is the man. If you are worried about about spending up on Lonzo against the defensively sound Warriors, especially with how bad he’s been shooting, go with the safer option.
Tyler Johnson - PG, @ SAC ($5,000)
Johnson picked up the slack with the aforementioned Whiteside and Wade out of commission. He had a subpar showing against Portland, but it is likely that he hits at least five times value against the inept Sacramento Kings.
Shane Larkin - PG, vs. WAS ($3,800)
With the team already down Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and possible Al Horford, the door will open up for Larking to get the start at the one. I’m a little hesitant on spending $7,300 on Terry Rozier, especially when there are better options that will cost you less (in my opinion), but you really can’t go wrong for only $3,800.
Other FanDuel DFS Guards to Consider: Lonzo Ball, Isaiah Thomas, Wayne Ellington, Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Kevin Durant - SF, vs. LAL ($10,500)
If you are a little short of cash and unable to draft Giannis Antetokounmpo, check out Kevin Durant. With the Warriors core group of guys out of commission, Durant has and will continue to pick up the reigns until they return. He hit 65 fantasy points in two of his last three games, and could put up something close to that on Wednesday.
Justise Winslow - SF, @ SAC ($5,800)
Winslow has been getting a pretty good run off of the bench, averaging 31 minutes over the last five games. During that span, he’s also averaging just shy of a double-double, all while playing against a few good teams in Washington (twice), Philly and Portland (we wont count Phoenix). Give him a shot.
Other FanDuel DFS Forwards to Consider: Rodney McGruder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Marcus Morris, Julius Randle, Bam Adebayo, Kelly Olynyk, Jabari Parker, Jordan Bell (if he plays and you are desperate), Andre Iguodala (if he plays)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Nikola Vucevic - C, vs. MIL ($8,600)
Vucevic has been playing relatively well despite only scoring 10 points against San Antonio. However, Milwaukee has had their issues in the middle this season so if you feel like spending the cash, he’s the best option available.
Other FanDuel DFS Centers to Consider: Aron Baynes (if Al Horford is out)
