DraftKings NBA picks: Who kills your lineup on Friday the 13th?
By Mike Marteny
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DraftKings NBA core plays:
Many of the cash anchors can anchor GPP lines as well. However, there’s a lot of value out there if you’re willing to take some risks. Do keep in mind that you wont be able to use all five staples in the same lineup. These are just guidelines to help in your build.
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Cash game staples:
Devante Graham, Hornets
James Harden, Rockets
Jimmy Butler, Heat
Anthony Davis, Lakers
Domantas Sabonis, Pacers
Jaren Jackson, Grizzlies
DraftKings NBA is perfect for GPP purposes since there are quite a few values to be found at this stage of the season. Most cash options are also GPP viable. The following players will mostly be used in GPP lineups.
Trae Young, Hawks
D’Angelo Russell, Warriors
Khris Middleton, Bucks
Aaron Gordon, Magic
Joel Embiid, 76ers
Zach LaVine, Bulls
Value picks:
De’Anthony Melton, Grizzlies
Matisse Thybulle, 76ers
Terrence Ross, Magic
Ersan Ilyasova, Bucks
Cody Zeller, Hornets
Alex Len, Hawks
Stacks:
Magic
76ers
Bulls
Bucks
Rockets (GPP only)
This was requested by a loyal reader and avid sports bettor. I am going to try to predict the “trifecta” each night, as in the three highest scoring players on the slate. I have yet to hit all three, and only got two of them a couple of times.
Luka was the top overall scorer by just over ten points. Embiid did finish second, at least. Lillard finished 18th, so he was a big disappointment. Let’s see what Friday the 13th brings.
Harden
Embiid
Davis
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