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There are a few gaudy totals on the slate, as ATL/DAL is pushing 240 points and DEN/MEM has shot past it. Anthony Edwards represents big injury news as he's out for 1-2 weeks, and it's just in time for Minnesota to take on the sieve defense of the Utah Jazz.
This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 3/18/26. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome NBA injuries report tool, as the slate can completely change before lineups lock at 7:00 p.m. ET on FanDuel and DraftKings. To keep up with all the latest developments and get access to updated projections, grab the RotoBaller Premium Pass, which is highly discounted and includes DFS, betting, props, and season-long tools like the Team Sync platform. Also, gain access to our RotoBaller Premium Discord, where our experts are talking about the slate up until lineups lock!
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NBA DFS Projections
A lot of value popping for tonight's slate, especially on Minnesota with Edwards out.
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NBA DFS Core Picks
Jalen Johnson, ATL - PF on DK, SF/PF on FD
- DraftKings: $10,700
- FanDuel: $11,200
The Hawks, winners of nine straight games, now take their talents to Dallas for a matchup against the tired and beaten-up Mavericks. Jalen Johnson has made a legit MVP case for himself this year, even though he probably will not be considered. Johnson has taken on the true alpha role following Trae Young's departure, and he's averaging 51.2 DK PPG.
Johnson has averaged 21.0/8.8/7.8 during the Hawks' nine-game winning streak, and his usage rate has sat at just over 27% in that span. His minutes are consistently 35+, and this game features the second-highest total on the slate at 237.5. Dallas ranks 21st in overall defensive efficiency and has allowed the third-most FPPG to opposing PFs. Look for another massive output from Johnson, and make him a priority in all formats.
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