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The top daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on December 11, 2023. Mike Barner provides NBA DFS analysis and sleeper picks for building optimal DFS rosters.
The NBA starts off the week with a packed 13-game slate Monday. There are some matchups that stand out amongst the crowd, including the Pelicans hosting the Timberwolves. There could also be some lopsided affairs, such as when the 76ers host the Wizards.
A lot of games means plenty of injuries to note. Some players that have been ruled out include Kyrie Irving (foot), Bam Adebayo (hip), and Evan Mobley (knee). Among those who are listed as questionable are Joel Embiid (knee), Anthony Edwards (hip), and Jalen Brunson (ankle).
This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 12/11/23. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome new NBA injuries report tool, as the slate can completely change before lineups lock. Good luck, RotoBallers!
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DraftKings and FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Tyrese Haliburton, IND at DET – PG ($10,900 DK; $11,700 FD)
Haliburton played well in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers, recording 20 points and 11 assists over 35 minutes. This will be a much easier matchup versus the Pistons, who have the seventh-worst defensive rating in the league. When these two teams met earlier in the season, Haliburton posted 26 points and 10 assists in a lopsided victory.
Coby White, CHI at MIL – PG ($7,300 DK; $7,300 FD)
White has stepped up with Zach LaVine (foot) out the last four games. During that span, he averaged 24.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists. He was deadly from behind the arc, shooting 52.6 percent and averaging 5.0 three-pointers per game. The Bucks have played at the fifth-fastest pace in the league and rank inside the bottom 10 in defensive rating, putting White in an excellent position to stay hot.
Dante Exum, DAL at MEM – PG/SG/SF ($5,700 DK; $6,000 FD)
Injuries are a problem for the Mavericks right now. Kyrie Irving (heel), Josh Green (elbow), Grant Williams (knee), and Maxi Kleber (toe) will all be sidelined for this matchup. With all of their injuries, Exum has started the last two games. Although he only had five points against the Jazz, he also chipped in six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. He then followed that up with 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists versus the Trail Blazers. Plenty of minutes are likely coming his way again.
ALSO CONSIDER: Damian Lillard, MIL vs. CHI – PG ($9,100 DK; $9,000 FD), Killian Hayes, DET vs. IND – PG ($5,500 DK; $5,700 FD)
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DraftKings and FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL vs. CHI – PF/C ($11,200 DK; $11,900 FD)
Giannis is a difficult matchup for most teams, but especially the Bulls. They have virtually no defensive presence in the paint, with center Nikola Vucevic known more for his versatile offensive skill set. Last season, Giannis averaged 27.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists against them. This season, he has averaged 30.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over two meetings against them. Expect another stellar stat line.
Mikal Bridges, BKN at SAC – SF/PF ($8,500 DK; $8,100 FD)
The Nets only played Bridges 30 minutes in their blowout win over the Wizards on Friday. Still, he scored 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field. He is shooting 49.3 percent from the field this season on a career-high 17.2 shot attempts per game. That type of usage and efficiency is a recipe for success against a Kings team that has played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league.
Derrick Jones Jr., DAL at MEM – SF/PF ($5,300 DK; $5,700 FD)
Jones Jr. has also benefited from the Mavericks being shorthanded. Over the last five games, he has averaged 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks. That included a meeting with these same Grizzlies in which he posted 16 points, four rebounds, and a steal over 31 minutes.
ALSO CONSIDER: Desmond Bane, MEM vs. DAL – SF/PF ($8,700 DK; $8,600 FD), Jaime Jaquez Jr., MIA at CHA – SF/PF ($5,800 DK; $5,800 FD)
DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Alperen Sengun, HOU vs. SA – C ($8,900 DK; $8,700 FD)
After playing 29 minutes per game last season, Sengun has been bumped up to 33 minutes per game this season. He has used his added playing time to average 20.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. It’s also worth noting that his usage rate has increased by almost six percentage points to 27.2 percent. This is a great matchup for him against the Spurs, who have played at the fourth-fastest pace and have the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
Myles Turner, IND at DET – C ($7,300 DK; $7,600 FD)
The Pistons are hurting at center with Jalen Duren (ankle) having already been ruled out for this matchup. Even Marvin Bagley III (back) is considered as doubtful. Turner already dominated the Pistons in their previous meeting, recording 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks over 27 minutes. As far as mid-tier salary centers go, Turner is one of the most appealing.
Isaiah Hartenstein, NY vs. TOR – C/PF ($4,600 DK; $4,900 FD)
The Knicks will be missing starting center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) for this matchup with the Raptors. While he’s not much of a scoring threat, he has averaged 10.3 rebounds over a career-high 29 minutes per game. His absence should open up more playing time for Hartenstein. When he played 29 minutes against the Celtics on Friday, Hartenstein finished with five points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. Given his cheap salaries on both sites, he has the potential to provide value.
ALSO CONSIDER: Domantas Sabonis, SAC vs. BKN – C/PF ($9,700 DK; $9,700 FD), Orlando Robinson, MIA at CHA – C ($5,600 DK; $5,400 FD)
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