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DraftKings NBA picks February 24: The need for Embiid

By Mike Marteny

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 98-97. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 98-97. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Nikola Vucevic (Photo by Mitchell Leff/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:

Luka Doncic, Mavs

Brad Beal, Wizards

Robert Covington, Rockets

Giannis, Bucks

Joel Embiid, 76ers

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.

Trae Young, Hawks

James Harden, Rockets

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

Larry Nance, Cavs

Kristaps Porzingis, Mavs

Jonas Valanciunas, Grizzlies

Value picks:

Kendrick Nunn, Heat

Malik Beastley, Timberwolves

Duncan Robinson, Heat

James Johnson, Timberwolves

Maxi Kleber, Mavs

Furkan Korkmaz, 76ers

Stacks:

Bucks

76ers

Heat

Rockets

Mavs

Jazz (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.

CJ was the leading scorer last night followed by Beal. They both cleraed 70 DraftKings points. No one else cleared 60. Only three more broke 50 (Holiday, Lowry, and Whiteside. LMA was one of the biggest duds of the year, so I failed you last night. I’m sorry. On to tonight!

Embiid

Trae

Harden

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.

I was surprised that Paschall led the way at 41.97% and not-so-surprised that Jordan McLaughlin was right behind him after Russell was ruled out. Ingram was third, so I missed the whole top three. Beastley was fifth. LMA and Warren barely cracked the top 25. On to tonight!

Embiid

Korkmaz

Nunn

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