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We have a big 10 game slate tonight, which means nearly every player in the league is available. There are a number of injuries going around, so we will have to find the value where we can, and going stars and scrubs is certainly a viable roster option.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 11/29/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings.
If you have any questions or comments, let me know @DFS_Tom on Twitter.
DFS Guards to Consider
Dennis Smith Jr. - PG, DAL vs BKN (DK - $5,600, FD - $5,800)
Smith has a 30.9% usage rate for the Mavericks, and will be going up against the Nets who are giving up 48 fantasy points per game to point guards, which is sixth worst in the league. The Mavericks will be playing up in pace in this game, so a good spot to target some of their players against a weak defense. Smith is averaging 0.97 fantasy points per minute this season, and the rookie is showing plenty of promise in his game. He has 22 or more fantasy points in four straight games, and has scored 15 or more real points in three straight games.
Lance Stephenson - SG, IND @ HOU (DK - $4,300, FD - $5,200)
With Victor Oladipo being listed as questionable yet again for tonight's game, Stephenson stands to get the start. He has scored 23 or more fantasy points in three of his last four games, and is averaging 1.01 fantasy points per minute with Oladipo off the court. He also sees a 2.3% increase in usage when Oladipo is off the court, which may not seem like a lot, but in a game where they are projected to be down, it could add up. The Rockets are giving up 41 fantasy points per game to shooting guards.
DFS Forwards to Consider
Otto Porter Jr. - SF, WAS @ PHI (DK - $6,700, FD - $7,300)
Porter is averaging 1.06 fantasy points per minute with John Wall off the court, and with Wall being out for about two weeks, Porter is seeing the benefits. He has 30 or more fantasy points in three of his last four games, and is up against Philadelphia, who is giving up 43 points per game to small forwards. Porter also sees a usage increase of 4.7% when Wall is off the court, so combine the extra touches, with the upside because of the match up, makes him good in both cash and GPP.
Carmelo Anthony - PF, OKC @ ORL (DK - $7,000, FD - $6,200)
Carmelo has scored 16 or more real points in six straight games, and has a very favorable match up tonight. He is up against the Magic, who are giving up 50 fantasy points per game to power forwards, which is fifth worst in the league. He a usage rate sitting at 28.8%, and averaging 1.04 fantasy points per minute. The Thunder offense can be tough to nail down who will see the most work on any given night, but with the match up, and the consistency he has shown, he is a good middle of the road option tonight.
DFS Centers to Consider
Clint Capela - C, HOU vs IND (DK - $7,400, FD - $7,600)
When looking for a center to roster, I try to look for a player who has double-double upside, and a great match up. Capela has both of those tonight. He is up against the Pacers, who are giving up 59 fantasy points per game to centers, which is third worst in the league. Capela has five double-doubles in his last seven games, and is averaging 1.29 fantasy points per minute this season. We know the Houston offense is run through Harden and Paul, but Capela sees plenty of action since he often gets easy put backs. Huge nigh on tap for him with this match up.
Also consider: Marc Gasol - C, MEM @ SA (DK - $8,300, FD - $9,000)
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