DraftKings Late NBA Picks for March 5

DraftKings Late NBA Picks for March 5

We have five games in the main DraftKings tournament tonight, but there are a lot of stars to choose from. There are a lot of them at the point guard position alone! Who can maximize our dollars tonight? Let’s take a look at some current trends.

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The money line was back down to 259.75 DraftKigns points last night. My second lineup made it in thanks to the last second switch to Deron Williams and Mike Conley.

The winning lineup was all the way up at 353. The winner won by a staggering 11 points, which is a huge margin! He survived a poor night by Jeremy Lamb thanks to big nights from Kawhi Leonard and Ricky Rubio. The Jamal Crawford play out of left field, who was just 0.7% owned, was what really set this lineup apart.

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Point Guards

Best Bets:

Russell Westbrook ($13,000): Can you afford to fade Westbrook right now? He has at least 5x value in nine of the last ten games, even at this price. In fact, he has been over 6x value in seven of those nine games! Dallas “held” him to 63.5 DraftKings points in their first meeting, which would actually put him a shade below 5x value. Fade at your own risk.

John Wall ($10,000): Orlando is the sixth best team defending the point this year. Apparently Wall didn’t get that memo. He has 131.25 DraftKings points in just two games against the Magic this year. Yes, that is even better than Westbrook’s average against Dallas. If you are fading Westbrook, Wall’s stats back up your decision if you decide to pivot to him.

Isaiah Thomas ($9,100): Thomas has slowed down lately. He has only hit 5x value twice in the last ten games, but both of those instances have happened since the break. A matchup with Phoenix is very enticing, so even if Thomas is somewhat cold lately, I just can’t say with certainty that you should not use him. Thomas will have every opportunity to get back on track here.

Honorable Mention:

Jrue Holiday ($7,400): Holiday had 35 DraftKings points in just 29 minutes against the Lakers in the first meeting. I trust him a lot more than the inconsistent Eric Bledsoe, even though Holiday has slowed a bit lately as well. That said, Holiday is the only producer on the exterior for the Pelicans. He is a constant threat to blow away 5x value.

D’Angelo Russell ($7,100): Russell was a bit of a disappointment against the Celtics on Friday, but you really can’t complain much if he still hits 30 DraftKings points. Besides, he played less minutes than normal because it was a blowout. Don’t worry about this game. This is still a really good matchup for Russell against a team he scored 36 DraftKings points on in the first meeting.

Dark Horses:

Jordan Clarkson ($5,500): Clarkson has averaged 30 DraftKings points per game since Lou Williams was dealt, which is seven points per game above his season average. He picked up 48 DraftKings points in the first two games against the Lakers. If you follow his standard uptick rate, he should be right at 5x value tonight.

Yogi Ferrell ($4,900): The mania over his impressive debut has faded, and now Farrell has settled into a consistent role. He is starting and has been between in the 20’s for DraftKings points in all but two games since Williams was waived. He would seem to lack a lot of upside right now, but not that most are off of him, he could get you solid value.

My picks: Clarkson(PG); Wall(PG), Russell(G)

Shooting Guards

Best Bets:

Bradley Beal ($7,200): Beal has only averaged 29.3 DraftKings points in three games against the Magic this season, but with the way he and Wall are playing lately, I can’t in good conscious not mention Beal’s hot streak. Beal has averaged 40.2 DraftKings points per game since February 1st. I will trust what he has done over the last month over what happened more than six weeks ago.

Seth Curry ($6,400): Curry has at least 35 DraftKings points in every game since the All Star break. That includes tougher matchups against Memphis and Miami. Curry is a must-play option at this price right now.

Honorable Mention:

Marcus Smart ($5,300): Smart has survived the return of Avery Bradley, who is still on a minute limit, and the increased playing time of Jaylen Brown to put up between 24 and 31 DraftKings points in every games since the break. Smart is likely better suited for cash games right now due to his consistent floor and limited upside, but he is still an intriguing GPP option against the Suns.

Rodney Hood ($4,500): Hood still has that questionable tag on him due to a balky knee, but if he plays, I like him against the Kings. Their shooting guard defense has improved since they traded DeMarcus Cousins for a slew of guards, but Hood is a sharpshooter that only needs 22.5 DraftKings points for value. Watch his status leading up to tipoff. He could be a nice sleeper candidate.

Dark Horses:

Joe Ingles ($4,400): If Hood sits, Ingles is in play in his stead. Ingles had 23.5 DraftKings points against the Nets, and averaged 27.3 in two games against the Kings earlier this year. He is lower on the totem pole than Hood in the offensive pecking order for the Jazz, but he is a solid choice to save money if he starts.

E’Twaun Moore ($3,800): Shooting guard isn’t the best place to find huge upside bargain plays, but Moore has averaged 18.5 DraftKings points since winning the starting job by default. He has had some tough matchups in that span, so he has actually played better than the numbers suggest. He is an intriguing low priced option against the Lakers tonight.

My pick: Curry(SG); Curry(SG), Moore(UTIL)

Small Forwards

Best Bets:

Gordon Hayward ($7,500): Hayward has 87.25 DraftKings points in two games against the Kings so far this year. They may actually be worse defensively at the position now than they were earlier in the year. Utah has thrown their weight around on the interior lately, so they haven’t needed Hayward as much. That trend may continue here, so buyer beware.

Harrison Barnes ($6,300): Barnes put up 39.5 DraftKings points on the Thunder earlier this season. Detroit, Orlando, and Memphis, all top six teams against small forwards, are the only teams to hold Barnes under 5x value since the beginning of February. He should have no problems keeping that streak alive.

Honorable Mention:

T.J. Warren ($5,900): Moving P.J. Tucker has turned Warren into a consistent producer for the Suns. This is mostly because he doesn’t have Tucker breathing down his neck, and the Suns aren’t as quick to pull him if he goes cold. Warren’s defensive abilities have created a nice floor for him, and he still has the potential to light it up on any given night. The risk is virtually gone from using Warren in DFS games.

Jae Crowder ($5,700): His athleticism makes him a solid play against the Suns tonight. He is athletic enough to get up and down the court, and his rebounding prowess can only help with all of the extra shots flying around tonight. Aside from a cold night from the floor against the Hawks, he has been on fire in the second half so far. He should keep it up here.

Terrence Ross ($5,500): Ross has become a better all around player with increased minutes in Orlando. His scoring is mostly down, but all of his defensive stats are up, which makes him less of a risk than he was north of the border. Washington is not an easy matchup, but he did pick up 25 DraftKings points against them when he was with the Raptors. 5x value is well within reach.

Dark Horses:

Tyreke Evans ($5,100): Evans has at least 20 DraftKings points in each of the last six games. He is getting plenty of minutes with the Kings, but he lacks a high ceiling. He has not hit 30 DraftKings points in that span either, so he is probably better suited for cash games at this point.

Hollis Thompson ($3,000): Those who jumped on him on Friday were sorely disappointed, but give the guy a break. He is a journeyman playing against the Spurs, who are still one of the best defensive teams in the league. He has a much more favorable matchup with the Lakers tonight. If he sees 30 minutes again. Thompson should hit at least 6x value.

My Pick: Evans(SF), Thompson(G); Barnes(SF), Ross(F)

Power Forwards

Best Bets:

Anthony Davis ($10,100): Davis has ruined the Lakers this year. He has 129.5 DraftKings points in just two games against the Lakers so far this season. Cousins and Davis have co-existed in most games so far. This is another where both could hit 5x value. The presence of Cousins has hurt Davis’s rebounding totals, but his scoring is just as good as it was. Davis has been the more consistent of the two, but stacking both of them may not be a bad idea.

Julius Randle ($6,500): Randle has 70.5 DraftKIngs points in two games against the Pelicans this year. The bad news is that this time there is no way around Davis. Even if he avoids the Brow, he gets Cousins, whereas in the first games he got Terrence Jones or Dante Cunningham. Randle could be a good value, but there is significant risk attached this time around.

Honorable Mention:

Derrick Favors ($5,500): Favors looked like his old self against Brooklyn on Friday, racking up 42 DraftKings points in 34 minutes. The Jazz seem willing to turn him loose finally, which is bad news for the Kings. Favors struggled against the Kings with Cousins around, but don’t expect that to happen again. Favors could be a huge bargain again tonight.

Aaron Gordon ($5,400): Gordon has 66.5 DraftKings points in three games against Washington this year, but his production has increased since he moved back to his natural position of power forward. If Markieff Morris is limited at all, Gordon could take advantage and have himself another good game. Gordon still carries some risk, but he has a much higher upside now.

Dark Horses:

Marquese Chriss ($4,300): This looks like a dream matchup for Chriss, as the Celtics are in the bottom five of the league against power forwards. He is going to stretch the Celtics out with his long range shooting. The downside to this is that he is not a great rebounder, which increases the risk of using him. Here is may not matter. I like this matchup.

Skal Labissiere ($3,800): He could cede some minutes to Cauley-Stein against a big Utah frontcourt, but Labissiere has done a lot with a little as far as minutes go. He has averaged 20 DraftKings points per game since Cousins was traded. He should be right around that mark again, even against the tough Utah front.

My pick: Davis(PF), Chriss(F); Favors(PF)

Center

Best Bets:

DeMarcus Cousins ($10,200): Like Davis, he has absolutely dominated the Lakers this year. Cousins averaged 63.2 DraftKings points per game in three games against them with the Kings. His production has been a little more volatile than Davis’s, but he still has not been below 4.5x value. His rebounds are way up even if his scoring is down. Both of them could have huge games against the Lakers tonight. This could get ugly!

Nikola Vucevic ($7,100): Vucevic has averaged 36.3 DraftKings points against the Wizards so far this year. He has taken his game up a notch with Serge Ibaka gone, putting up at least 40 DraftKings points in three of the four games since the trade. Vucevic is a very solid pivot option to the towers in New Orleans.

Honorable Mention:

Rudy Gobert ($7,000): Gobert has 93.75 DraftKings points in just two games against the Kings this year, and that was with Cousins there. He may be overlooked after back to back clunkers in what looked like great matchups, but his usage should be up tonight. What remains to be seen is whether he and Favors can both obtain value playing alongside each other.

Nerlens Noel ($5,400): Dallas finally turned Noel loose on Friday, and he responded by dominating a strong Memphis front with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Oklahoma City is a much more favorable matchup. Noel had some consistency issues in Philadelphia. Will that show up in Dallas as well?

Alan Williams ($5,400): Since taking over for Tyson Chandler, Williams has averaged 33.3 DraftKings points per game in those five games. He lacks the upside of Noel, but if you are looking for lower ownership, or just looking to play both him and Noel, Williams should at least come close to 6x value once again.

Dark Horses:

Willie Cauley-Stein ($4,900): WCS should be back in the starting lineup against the big Utah frontcourt. Obviously, his numbers are better when he starts, but how will he do against the formidable Jazz frontcourt? He struggled against them off the bench earlier this year. He may see starter’s minutes, but WCS is a huge risk tonight.

Ian Mahinmi ($3,000): Mahinmi is still relegated to bench duty, but he has five straight games of 5x value or better. There is no upside here, but if you need value from this price range, Mahinmi is far less risky than most.

My pick: Cousins(C), Noel(UTIL); Noel(C)

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