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DraftKings NBA picks February 21: The Joker’s wild

By Mike Marteny

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 19: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets plays the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Pepsi Center on January 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 19: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets plays the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Pepsi Center on January 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 05: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets embrace after the game at Amway Center on December 05, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

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:

Kyle Lowry, Raptors

CJ McCollum, Blazers

Jayson Tatum, Celtics

Anthony Davis, Lakers

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Nikola Vucevic, Magic

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.

D’Angelo Russell, Timberwolves

Brad Beal, Wizards

DeMar DeRozan, Spurs

Pascal Siakam, Raptors

Zion Williamson, Pelicans

Brandon Ingram, Pelicans

Value picks:

Dennis Schroder, Thunder

Malik Beasley, Timberwolves

Kevin Porter, Cavs

Paul Millsap, Nuggets

James Johnson, Timberwolves

Jordan Clarkson, Jazz

Stacks:

Celtics

Pacers

Lakers

Pelicans (GPP only)

Raptors (GPP only)

Cavs (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.

Trae broke the slate last night. Harden’s 60.25 was a pedestrian score thanks to a blowout in which he didn’t hardly play in the fourth and Trae and Bam both broke 70. Giannis was aboe Harden as well. So was Embiid. That said, I’ll be happy wtih my picks since all three of them broke 60. On to tonight!

Jokic

Davis

Tatum

The same person who requested the trifecta also suggested that I try to project high ownership. This could be tricky, but here are the three I think will be highest owned, in no particular order.

RIchardson and Embiid were the top two, so I predicted those right. Bam was seventh, but was second in scoring. All in all, this was another very productive night in this area as well. Let’s see if I can keep that going.

CJ

Tatum

A.D.

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