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DraftKings NBA picks March 5: Return of the Steph

By Mike Marteny

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 5: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during Game Three of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 5, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 5: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during Game Three of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 5, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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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:

Shake Milton, 76ers

James Harden, Rockets

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

Robert Covington, Rockets

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Terry Rozier, Hornets (if Graham out)

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.

Steph Curry, Warriors

Buddy Hield, Kings

Paul George, Clippers

Pascal Siakam, Raptors

Al Horford, 76ers

Andrew Wiggins, Warriors

Value picks:

Reggie Jackson, Clippers

Cody Martin, Hornets

Eric Gordon, Rockets

Paul Millsap, Nuggets

P.J. Washington, Hornets

Mike Scott, 76ers

Stacks:

Nuggets

Raptors

Rockets (GPP only)

Kings (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 scorer last night. Porzingis was actually second. Beal didn’t even hit 50, putting him behind Lonzo, Sexton, Vucevic, Whiteside, Nance, Tatum, Love, and Giannis along with the Dallas guys. Missing on Beal makes that a below average night for me. On to tonight!

Harden

Jokic

Siakam (if Ibaka and Gasol out). If not, Westbrook I guess.

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 cashed in large part last night because 40.11% had Porter and I had none. He hurt a lot of lineups. Also, Wanamaker was second in ownership, so he didn’t hurt me that badly. Luka was third with Tatum and Smart, and Coby all cracking 30% as well. I didn’t pick any of them, so call this a failure. Valentine and LeVert were both in the top ten though. On to tonight!

Jokic

Mike Scott

Horford

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