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DraftKings NBA picks February 23: LMA brings the Thunder

By Mike Marteny

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 13: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 13, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 13: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 13, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DraftKings NBA Small Forwards:

Best Bets:

Andrew Wiggins ($8,000): Wiggins was a bit of a disappointment against Houston. I will say that we are going to be disappointed in Wiggins often at this price. That said, he is a one-man gang tonight against a Pelicans team that he went for 38.75 DraftKings points against as a member of a more balanced Timberwolves squad. Wiggy is going to be an spectacular bust or he’s blasting past 50. I don’t see an in between here.

Brandon Ingram ($6,900): I like Ingram quite a bit, but he’s at his best when he’s the focal point of an offense. He’s not even second anymore with Zion and Holiday healthy. That said, the sore spot for the Warriors defensively is going to be the hole left by Draymond. We could see a nice game from Ingram here like we did in the first two, but there’s much more risk attached now.

Honorable Mention:

T.J. Warren ($6,400): Warren torched the Raptors in the first meeting but missed the second. It hasn’t mattered that Brodgon and Oladipo are both healthy. Warren has 100.75 DraftKings points over the last two games. I really like Warren here again with both Oladipo and Powell out. He’s an elite scorer when he gets on a hot streak. He certainly is now.

Bruce Brown ($5,600): Brown was the lone bright spot for the Pistons on Friday with 41 DraftKings points. He’s the one that will gain the most from the buyout of Jackson. Brown is very

underpriced tonight. I’d take him over just about anyone in the mostly overpriced middle tier.

Josh Hart ($5,400): Hart still makes me nervous, but he has proven that he has a secure place in this rotation. More secure than that of Redick. When it comes down to it, I’ll play Hart over Redick unless J.J. gets on a ridiculous hot streak. Hart’s peripheral numbers set him apart.

Dark Horses:

Gary Trent ($5,200): Trent started for Lillard on Friday, but it was CJ’s show. That’s going to be the case again tonight, but Trent puts up enough other numbers to get him to value. I don’t see a ton of upside here at this price but Trent looks like a safe value play, especially in cash games.

Juancho Hernangomez ($5,100): This is going to be a bigger game for Beastley, but I expect Juancho to put on a show as well. Hardcore Nuggets fans know full well what these two are capable of and that’s why most of them were mad at this trade. The rest of the masses will see why tonight. It’s going to be another strong game for Juancho.

Juan Toscano ($3,200): The Oakland native quickly became a fan-favorite against the Rockets in garbage time on Friday. Why wouldn’t the Warriors capitalize on this? Toscano should have at least earned himself a spot in the rotation with Draymond out. He’s worth a dart here.