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We have a 6 game NBA slate, which is a bit small for a Wednesday, but there are some interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 2/7/18. I play both cash and GPP, so I will be looking for both players who have consistency, along with value plays that have upside from a favorable match up, or other factors.
If you have any questions or comments, let me know @DFS_Tom on Twitter. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. Let's get to it.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Cory Joseph - PG, IND @ NO (DK - $4,600)
With Darren Collison going out with an injury for a few weeks, Joseph will be seeing the starting lineup. He isn't expensive, and has a nice matchup in front of him tonight, giving him a bit of upside. He also has the potential to see even more usage if Victor Oladipo is out again with an illness. Joseph is up against the Pelicans, who are giving up 47 DraftKings points per game to point guards this season, which is seventh worst in the league. He hasn't had the best production as of late, but he is up against a weak opponent, so better used in GPPs.
Jimmy Butler - SG, MIN @ CLE (DK - $9,500)
Butler is up against the Cavs tonight, a team who he has had success against dating back to his years with the Bulls. This season, he has played them one time, and in that game he put up 51 DraftKings points in just 27 minutes. Fantastic production from him, and with this game having an over-under of 221 points, you will want some exposure to it. Butler has a 26% usage rate, along with averaging 1.10 fantasy points per minute this season. He ha 39 DK points or more in five straight games, and is good for all formats tonight.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Stanley Johnson - SF, DET vs BKN (DK - $4,700)
Johnson has scored 22 or more points in five straight games, including one massive 50 DK point game. He has also played 34 or more minutes in four of his last five games, and is seeing that increase in minutes due to the trade the Pistons made. Good matchup for him since he is up against the Nets, who are weak defensively, and are a popular team to target when they are on the slate. More of a cash game play for me, since the most of the offense will come from the Pistons big men.
LaMarcus Aldridge - PF, SA @ PHO (DK - $8,400)
Aldridge has a 31% usage rate along with averaging 1.15 fantasy points per minute. He is up against the Suns, who are giving up 48 DraftKings points per game, putting LMA in a great spot. He has played the Suns twice this season, and has averaged 32 minutes per game, along with 38 fantasy points per game. Great cash game option, since he isn't that expensive, and has a very high usage rate.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Anthony Davis - C, NO vs IND (DK - $11,600)
Davis has a massive 34.8% usage rate along with averaging 1.64 fantasy points per minute with Cousins off the court. He is one of the best options at the higher end, and you should find the salary to pay up for him. He has 56 or more DraftKings points in five of his last six games, and is up against the Pacers, who are giving up 54 DraftKings points per game to centers, which is third worst in the league. Great spot for him, and he should a top target for you tonight.
