FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/3/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Shane McNichol highlights the top FanDuel NBA DFS lineup picks for 2/3/21, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

Wednesday’s NBA slate offers a perfect opportunity for all DFS players. Whether you’re riding some momentum or trying to climb out of a slump, the ten games set for Wednesday offer a ton of value players and sleepers to be found across the league.

It is worth noting that of the ten games scheduled, only two will tip later than 9 PM ET. That’s a tough break for those of you on the West Coast, but should be a nice reminder to get a lineup locked in well before tip-off.

This post will be recommending daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/3/21. You can also check out today's DraftKings lineup picks. Keep an eye on Rotoballer’s injury news to stay up to date before lineups are locked.

FanDuel DFS Guards

Devin Booker, SG – PHO at NO ($7,600)

The Pelicans lead the league in a dubious stat – percentage of field goals allowed from beyond the 3-point line. To date, Pelicans’ opponents are shooting 47.4 percent of their looks from the floor from outside the arc. That tops the league, which averages closer to 38 percent. Opponent shooting success can be fluky and stick towards the mean, but where and how opponents get their shots is a little more indicative of defense than luck.

If the Pelicans aren’t going to close out properly on shooters, Booker will be happy to fire up plenty of long range attempts. In his last three games, Booker is shooting seven 3s per game and averaging 26.3 points.

Devonte' Graham, SG - CHA vs PHI ($5,500)

Ben Simmons is an excellent defensive player, but his size and versatility often leaves the Sixers struggling to find the right matchups, especially against smaller guards. For a fast-paced, quick shooting guard like Graham, that’s a major bonus.

He continues to be an unsung hero for the Hornets, playing in more than 32 minutes in 14 straight games. In those games, Graham is averaging 16.6 points and 6.1 assists, with nearly nine 3-point attempts per game. As the Hornets chase the conference leading Sixers, likely from behind, Graham will have the green light.

Darius Garland, PG - CLE vs LAC ($5,800)

Since returning from an injury, Garland has been a reliable scorer and daily fantasy option. After taking a few games to reacclimate to game speed, Garland’s most recent run has been among the most fruitful of his career. Over those four games he’s averaged 19.3 points per game, with more than 25 fantasy points in each of those contests.

In his last game against Minnesota, Garland also flashed as a passer, dishing 11 assists. Now that he’s back in the swing of the offense, he is set to continue producing at a high level.

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Duncan Robison, SF – MIA vs WAS ($4,400)

The Miami sharpshooter is cresting into a hot streak after going cold in late January. In his last three games, Robinson has hit half of the 20 attempts he’s hoisted from beyond the 3-point line. In the three games prior to that, he was just 6-31, good for only 19 percent.

He’ll have plenty of chances against the defensively-challenged Wizards. Washington plays at the league’s fastest pace and does so with the third worst defense in the NBA. In Miami’s first meeting with the Wiz, Robinson found 8 opportunities to shoot from long range. He should have plenty of shots in this one as well.

Christian Wood, PF – HOU @ OKC ($8,900)

Since James Harden was dealt to Brooklyn, the Rockets have been a team in transition. The lack of Harden’s offensive workload has left a vacuum for other players to fill. Of late, Wood has stepped up and contributed in a big way.

In each of his last three outings, Wood has cleared 39 fantasy points, with two double-doubles in that stretch. Against this very same Thunder team just two nights ago, Wood went for 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Tristan Thompson - BOS @ SAC ($3,800)

If your lineup is in need of a low-priced option, look no further than Boston’s Tristan Thompson. It’s a daring pick, since Thompson has just one double-figuring scoring game since January began, but his game sets up well against the Kings.

Sacramento has been historically bad defensively this season, ranking last in the league in defensive efficiency. The largest hole in the Sacramento defense has come in the paint, where the Kings lead the league in percentage of shots allowed from 3 to 10 feet. The Celtics player who takes the largest percentage of their shots in that area? You guessed it: Tristan Thompson. For bottom dollar value, Thompson should grab rebounds and get some easy looks at the rim.

FanDuel DFS Centers 

Joel Embiid, C PHI @ CHA ($10,200)

This one is nice and easy. You have an MVP candidate coming off an extended rest against a team ill-equipped to handle him. Charlotte simply doesn’t have anyone who can battle Embiid on the low post. The Hornets are allowing the 6th best 2-point shooting percentage this season, where Embiid does the majority of his damage. Even when Charlotte has been quick to double team Embiid this season, he’s produced by averaging 12.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists against Charlotte.

Embiid is consistently putting up numbers, most notably from the free throw line. He’s taken at least 13 free throw attempts in five straight games.

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