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Dennis Clausen highlights the top FanDuel NBA DFS lineup picks for 3/8/20, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.
11 Games are on the agenda to close out the weekend, beginning at 3 p.m (eastern). With Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful with a knee injury, there will still be plenty of studs available as James Harden, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Luka Doncic, and Anthony Davis are all in play. Though Davis is battling yet another ailment, he is probable to play against the Clippers.
To round out the rest of the injuries, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, Deandre Ayton, Andre Drummond, LaMarcus Aldridge, T.J. Warren, Malcolm Brogdon, Fred Vanvleet, Jaylen Brown, Derrick Rose, Gordon Hayward, Evan Fournier, Tim Hardaway Jr., Victor Oladipo, Seth Curry, Kevin Porter Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson, Ish Smith, Garrett Temple, Jae Crowder, Kris Dunn, Marc Gasol, J.J. Redick, Jakob Poeltl, Eric Gordon, Dennis Smith Jr., George Hill, Tyler Herro, Frank Ntilikina, Alex Caruso, and Darius Garland are all listed on the latest report in some shape or form.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/8/20. 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 today's DraftKings lineup picks. Give me a follow on Twitter @DennisMClausen. Good luck.
FanDuel DFS Guards
D'Angelo Russell - SG, vs. NOP ($8,100)
Russell had a miserable outing against the Magic on Friday, finishing the night with only five points on 2-for-14 shooting from the field. There is good news, however, as the 24-year-old is averaging 21.4 points and six assists lifetime against New Orleans. The Pelicans have given up some shoddy numbers to backcourt foes on the year, and the pace of this one is another added bonus. For an excellent stacking opportunity, feel free to throw in Malik Beasley as he has been hot over the last three games.
Kyle Lowry - PF, @ SAC ($7,600)
Lowry has thrived over the past two games, averaging 46.5 fantasy points during that span. If Fred VanVleet and Marc Gasol are absent once again, the veteran has a chance to put up some serious numbers against the Kings on Sunday.
Khris Middleton - SG, @ PHO ($6,600)
Middleton will undoubtedly be a popular play on Sunday, primarily if Giannis is confirmed out against the Suns. In the six games that the freak has missed this year, Middleton is averaging 27.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists. He will also get a significant bump in usage as well as +/- differential, and at only $6,600, he will need just 33 fantasy points to hit his value, which is easily attainable against Phoenix. Also, look for Eric Bledsoe ($6,000) to benefit as well.
Victor Oladipo - SG, @ DAL ($5,400)
Oladipo is questionable with knee soreness, but if he can play, he could be a sneaky option. Though he will be restricted to around 25 minutes, he has a higher than normal ceiling with Malcolm Brogdon out of the lineup, gaining a 5.1 percent rise in usage to go along with a 12.7 +/- differential. He is coming off of a nice outing against the Bulls, where he put up 27.6 fantasy points, so it isn't out of the question for a repeat performance on the statistical end against the Mavericks.
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Pascal Siakam - SF, @ SAC ($8,100)
Back in November, Siakam logged a high-end double-double against the Kings via 23 points and 13 rebounds, while also adding five assists and two steals. He has hit at least 33.5 fantasy points over his last four games, with two of those outings seeing him go for at least 49.8. As mentioned with Kyle Lowry, the 25-year-old could also have his number called more often if Fred VanVleet isn't in the mix.
Robert Covington - PF, vs. ORL ($6,200)
Covington's price has remained steady despite his impressive play in Houston. Coach D'Antoni loves to run his starters into the ground, so expect the defensive standout to see anywhere between 30-35 minutes against the Magic. He has hit at least 38.2 fantasy points in three of his last four games and is reasonably priced considering the potential output.
Rudy Gay - SF, @ CLE ($4,400)
Gay has benefited from the absence of LaMarcus Aldridge, who has missed the past five games while dealing with a shoulder ailment. The veteran isn't going to get you huge numbers--more than likely, but he could serve as adequate salary relief with so many higher-priced options available. At $4,400, he needs only 22 fantasy points to hit value, which is a realistic outcome as he is averaging 24.22 fantasy points during Aldridge's stead.
FanDuel DFS Centers
Nikola Vucevic - C, @ HOU ($8,400)
Vucevic is a prime candidate to take advantage of the undersized P.J. Tucker and Robert Covington underneath the rim on Sunday. The Rockets are allowing 54.22 fantasy points per game to opposing big men on the year and, with 29-year-old having an impressive run over his last three games, keep riding the hot hand, especially with an $8,400 price tag, which is a bargain for sure.
Tristan Thompson - C, vs. SAS ($5,100)
This one is dependent on Andre Drummond's status, but if he misses his fourth straight--and his sixth of the last seven--as a result of a calf issue, Thompson will benefit. After dealing with an injury of his own that forced him to miss his previous three, Thompson returned on Saturday against the Nuggets, finishing with nearly a double-double. He has an excellent matchup against the Spurs, who will be without LaMarcus Aldridge and Jakob Poeltl.
