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DraftKings NBA picks February 26: Another big night for Embiid

By Mike Marteny

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on October 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on October 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic high-fives Nikola Vucevic #9 during the first half of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2019 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/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

James Harden, Rockets

Robert Covington, Rockets

Aaron Gordon, Magic

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

Jimmy Butler, Heat

Gordon Hayward, Celtics

Jayson Tatum, Celtics

Bam Adebayo, Heat

Devin Booker, Suns

Value picks:

Shake Milton, 76ers

Furkan Korkmaz, 76ers

Kevin Porter, Cavs

Rudy Gay, Spurs

Jakob Poeltl, Spurs

Jarrett Allen, Nets

Stacks:

Nets

76ers

Heat

Mavs

Magic (GPP only)

Hornets (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.

Giannis led the way with a modest 61.25 DraftKings points. LeBron messed up my trifecta by getting second because Davis was third and CJ was fourth. So close! Can I get close again tonight?

Embiid

Luka

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.

Monk was the highest owned and ruined a good deal of lineups. 41% to be exact. Rozier and Giannis were second and third. Davis was sixth. My other two were nowhere to be found. I need to to better tonight.

Embiid

Korkmaz

Aaron Gordon

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