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FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/24/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

There are seven games in total tonight, but FanDuel is only pulling players from six games, excluding the Orlando Magic - Philadelphia 76ers contest. Not that big of a deal, but the smaller slate of games means you are not going to be able to mess around when it comes to price. I am avoiding most players in the Heat-Grizzlies game, simply due to the slower pace and that there's a much greater chance it will be a low scoring game. There's also a shadow of inconsistency hovering above both teams playing as well. The Grizzlies are a young squad that depend on Tyreke Evans and usually a young "hot-hand" carrying the team every night, while the Heat play team-oriented basketball that creates streaky fantasy production each night.

That said, Wayne Ellington is the lone player I trust going into this game and that STILL has risk written all over it. First off, go check out his shot chart from this season and it's actually somewhat comical. It's just threes. BUT, another reason I'm going with Ellington as a sleeper pick is because he only made one shot last game. That will change and there's a decent chance he will use this game specifically to try and get back on track. The Grizzlies defense and pace cause a problem, but they still struggle against opposing shooting guards.

Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/24/18. 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 read more DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other sports too.

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FanDuel DFS Guards

Kris Dunn - PG, @ MIN ($6,200)

If you are looking for more value in the point guard position, check out Shabazz Napier. I don't like the pick, but he is cheap and has SOME potential. Obviously, I'd rather pay up for Kris Dunn.

So, hopefully Jimmy Butler is ok, but this does cause a problem for the Timberwolves defense. This could have a rallying effect and Minnesota manages to fill the gap, but it won't change opposing point guards from being productive. Jeff Teague is capable on both sides, but he is undersized and Dunn should be able to sweep in on rebounds with ease, giving him increased upside since he still isn't the strongest scorer. His price might seem a little high, especially since he still seems to be coming of his injury, but 32 minutes is a clear indicator he can take on a full workload. If you are looking for more value in the point guard position, check out Shabazz Napier.

Also Consider: Kyrie Irving - PG, @ NY ($7,900)

 

Devin Booker - SG, @ POR ($7,700)

If this pick makes anything clear about today, it's that value is scarce when it comes to guards. The Suns with Elfrid Payton have had this entire new look about them. Devin Booker is passing up more shots, but this doesn't really hurt him knowing how pure of a shooter he is. Their has been increased playmaking and less isolation production among the entire team, but Portland is still head-and-shoulder the better team. Not that the Suns should win this game, but I expect Booker to have another 20+ attempts and I plan for him to hit more than seven shots tonight.

Also Consider: Andrew Wiggins - SG, vs CHI ($6,200)

 

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Evan Turner - SF, at HOU ($3,500)

This is the top value pick of the night. Whenever Evan Turner is at basement-level pricing, you have to go with him. He has a turnaround that makes him a difficult player to guard and he is always facilitating the offense. Turner's production is directly relevant to his minutes so if he can get a few extra minutes against the Suns defense, he's going to produce. He contributes across the board, but there has been a bit of a streak of duds from Turner lately. Hopefully that makes him a lowly-owned player tonight, but even with the duds I won't fade Turner against the Suns.

Also Consider: Kevin Durant - SF, vs OKC ($10,300)

 

Marquese Chriss - PF, at POR ($3,700)

You should always consider playing Marquese Chriss. His track record lately has been spotty at best, but there are few players that are capable of the stat lines Chriss posts. He can hit threes, get blocks and is a nightly double-double threat if he can get the minutes. That has been his problem lately and it stems from poor somewhat poor play. He needs to score for him to get minutes in the rotation. Although he can protect the rim, his defense is still skeptical and he NEEDS to be scoring to be relevant. I will not blame you for fading Chriss because it's hard to say what will happen with the Spurs lineups each night, especially Chriss. Until his minutes become MUCH more consistent, play Chriss with caution. I will suggest putting him in at least one lineup.

Also Consider: Dirk Nowitzki - PF, @ UTA ($5,400)

 

FanDuel DFS Centers

 Zaza Pachulia - C, vs OKC ($3,500)

I don't really want to make this pick but it's hard not to. Zaza Pachulia always has better nights when the game is more significant, and anytime the Warriors take on the Thunder will be one of those occasions. The best thing about picking Pachulia is that his price will do minimal damage if you doesn't produce, but don't be surprised if he posts a modest stat line that barely exceeds projected, but exceeds projected nonetheless. Risk surrounds Pachulia and watching him play you should know that.

Also Consider: Rudy Gobert - C, vs DAL ($8,000)

NBA DFS News and Injury Alerts





REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Kevin Huerter

Active on Sunday Night
Caris LeVert

Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert Available Sunday
Dean Wade

Max Strus Replaces Dean Wade in Starting Lineup Sunday
Luke Kornet

Iffy for Monday
Larry Nance Jr.

Won't Play Sunday
De'Aaron Fox

Listed as Questionable for Monday's Action
Jalen Williams

Officially Available for Game 1 Against Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Named MVP for Second Straight Year
Jonah Coleman

is an Intriguing Power Back to Target in Dynasty Leagues
Colt Emerson

Mariners Promoting Top Prospect Colt Emerson to Major Leagues
Darius Slayton

Lacking Long-Term Upside for Dynasty Managers
Keaton Mitchell

a Prime Dynasty Handcuff Option Entering First Season in L.A.
Jadarian Price

Looks Like the Running Back of the Future in Seattle
Isaiah Bond

Dynasty Outlook Clouded by Uncertain Role in Cleveland
James Cook III

Remains a High-End Dynasty RB1 Entering 2026
Lamar Jackson

Poised for Bounce Back Season in 2026
Bucky Irving

Expected to Be Ready for Training Camp
Kyle Williams

Deep Threat Kyle Williams Facing Uphill Battle for Playing Time
Michael Pittman Jr.

Could Receive Short-Term Value Uptick in PPR Leagues
Stefon Diggs

Chiefs, Commanders Could Make Sense for Stefon Diggs
Will Howard

Dynasty Value Dealt a Blow
Jaylen Warren

Should Benefit From Veteran QB's Return to Pittsburgh
Drew Allar

Could Continue to Hold Dynasty Value
Pat Freiermuth

Could See a Small Dynasty Bump With Veteran QB Returning
DK Metcalf

A Dynasty Sell Candidate With Veteran QB Returning?
Bones Hyland

Wants to Stay in Minnesota
Mike Conley

Hints He Will Continue Playing Next Season
Kevin Huerter

Iffy for Sunday Night
Caris LeVert

Questionable for Game 7
Duncan Robinson

Back on Injury Report Ahead of Game 7
Larry Nance Jr.

Likely Out Sunday Due to Illness
Munetaka Murakami

Fantastic First Season Continues With Two More Homers
Cristopher Sánchez

Cristopher Sanchez Dazzles With 13-Strikeout Complete Game on Saturday
Aaron Rodgers

Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers
Blake Snell

to Undergo Elbow Surgery on Tuesday
Clay Holmes

Could Miss Around Three Months
Jose Altuve

Exits After Swing
Corey Seager

Absent With Back Spasms on Saturday
Jeremy Lauzon

Misses Saturday's Practice
Mark Stone

Doesn't Practice Saturday
Josh Manson

Misses Practice, Considered Day-to-Day
Brent Burns

Day-to-Day Ahead of Conference Finals
Cale Makar

Considered Day-to-Day
Alex Lyon

Likely to Start Game 6 Against Canadiens
Owen Power

Available Saturday
Isaac TeSlaa

Can Isaac TeSlaa Carve Out a Larger Role in Detroit Going Forward?
Troy Franklin

Facing Uphill Battle for Playing Time in Denver
Trevor Lawrence

Should Trevor Lawrence Be Valued as a Dynasty QB1?
Courtland Sutton

in Line for Reduced Role in Denver?
Trevor Story

Hits the Injured List With Groin Injury
Blake Snell

Likely to Need Elbow Surgery
Duncan Robinson

Nets 14 Points With Four Triples
Cade Cunningham

Contributes 21 Points in Game 6 Win
Jalen Duren

Bounces Back With Double-Double
Anthony Edwards

Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 24 Points
Victor Wembanyama

Tallies 19 Points in Friday's Win
De'Aaron Fox

Highly Effective in Blowout Win
Stephon Castle

Shines in Series-Clincher
Kyle Schwarber

on a Heater, Hits Two More Homers to Take Major-League Lead
Clay Holmes

Suffers Fractured Fibula on Friday Night
Blake Snell

Heads to 15-Day Injured List
Blake Snell

Scratched From Start on Friday for Undisclosed Reasons
Max Fried

Heading to Injured List With Elbow Bone Bruise
CFB

Julian Sayin Looking To Build Off Of Strong Debut Season
CFB

College GameDay Set for First Three Weeks
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Aiming For Ohio State Receiving Records
CFB

Keshaun Singleton Projects as Auburn's WR1
CFB

Jeremiah Cobb Impresses New Auburn Staff
CFB

Alberto Mendoza Very Likely to Start for Georgia Tech
CFB

Charles Woodson Jr. Commits to Michigan
Jordan Westburg

to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Melquizael Costa

Set For UFC Vegas 117 Main Event
Arnold Allen

A Favorite At UFC Vegas 117
Daniel Santos

Set For UFC Vegas 117 Co-Main Event
MMA

Dohoo Choi Returns At UFC Vegas 117
Juan Diaz

Set To Make His UFC Debut
Malcolm Wellmaker

Looks To Bounce Back
Christian Edwards

Set For His UFC Debut
Modestas Bukauskas

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Tarik Skubal

Resumes Playing Catch, Ahead of Schedule?
Lane Hutson

Contributes Two Assists in Game 5 Victory
Nick Suzuki

Amasses Three Points in Crucial Victory Thursday
Juraj Slafkovsky

Dishes Out Three Assists in Game 5 Win
Carter Hart

Stops 31 Pucks in Series-Clinching Win
Pavel Dorofeyev

Enjoys Second Consecutive Multi-Goal Game
Shea Theodore

Records Two Points in Game 6 Win
Mitchell Marner

Scores Special Goal in Series-Clincher
Ryan Johnson

Takes Over as Canucks GM, Sedins Promoted to Co-Presidents
Drew Helleson

Won't Play Thursday
Radko Gudas

Unlikely to Play Thursday
Jeremy Lauzon

Remains Out Thursday
Mark Stone

Misses Third Consecutive Game
EDM

Kris Knoblauch Fired as Oilers Head Coach
CFB

Virginia Tech Lands Commitment from Four-Star QB Peter Bourque
Byron Buxton

Scratched on Thursday With Hip Soreness
Cal Raleigh

Heading to Injured List With Oblique Strain
Francisco Alvarez

has Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss Eight Weeks
Quinn Hughes

Finishes Postseason With 15 Points
Cal Raleigh

Exits With Apparent Side Injury on Wednesday Night
Juan Soto

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Juan Soto's Ankle
CFB

NFL Veteran Tom Moore Joins Iowa Coaching Staff
CFB

Can Cam Cook Dominate in Return to Big 12?
CFB

ACC, Big 12 Support 24-Team College Football Playoff
CFB

Anthony Colandrea Looking to Elevate Nebraska Back to National Contention
CFB

Kwazi Gilmer Set for Big Impact at Nebraska
Justin Thomas

Trending Well Ahead of PGA Championship Despite Concerning Form
J.J. Spaun

Trending Up Ahead of PGA Championship
Adam Scott

Riding Strong Form Into PGA Championship
Patrick Reed

Looking to Make Another Run at PGA Championship
PGA

Sungjae Im Looks to Build on Strong Finish at Truist Championship
Sam Burns

Must Keep Ball in Play at PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth

Looks to Complete Career Grand Slam at Aronimink
Brandt Snedeker

Not the Best Option for the PGA Championship
Rasmus Hojgaard

a Volatile Option at PGA Championship
Maverick McNealy

Seeking Better Start in Philadelphia
Harry Hall

a Boom-or-Bust Option at Aronimink
Hideki Matsuyama

Attempts to Improve Over 2025 PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler

Looks to Defend PGA Championship at Aronimink
Nicolai Hojgaard

Wants to Keep Momentum Rolling in Philadelphia
Ben Griffin

Attempting to Bounce Back After Truist Championship
CFB

Transfer Defensive Lineman Devarrick Woods Commits to Clemson
Harris English

Will Need His Putter to Thrive at Aronimink
Akshay Bhatia

Creative Flair Could Show Itself in Philadelphia
Keegan Bradley

Knows the Aronimink Golf Club Well
Si Woo Kim

Struggles at Truist Championship
Gary Woodland

Can Continue Incredible 2026 Season at PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele

In Excellent Form Heading to PGA Championship
CFB

Isaac Brown Has All-American Upside in 2026
CFB

Nyck Harbor Heading into Breakout Year?
CFB

Notre Dame, USC in Discussions to Resume Rivalry Series
CFB

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Has Eyes on ACC Title
CFB

Ahmad Hardy's Gunshot Wound Not Viewed as Career-Threatening
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