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NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for March 5

By Jeremy Lambert

Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Top star players, best value picks, and guys you should stay away from on March 5 in NBA DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Welcome to Studs, Scrubs, and Duds; FanSided’s NBA DFS lineup helper.

Here’s what’s on the slate for tonight:

7 p.m. ET: Denver at Charlotte
8 p.m. ET: LA Clippers at Houston
10 p.m. ET: Philadelphia at Sacramento
10:30 p.m. ET: Toronto at Golden State

How this works:

Studs: Top high salary picks that you can build your lineup around.
Scrubs: Value players looking for a big night or consistent options to help fill out your lineup.
Duds: Players to avoid given their high salary and/or poor matchup.

Five players are picked on each slide, positions are not applicable, and both DraftKings and FanDuel salaries are listed.

Studs

Russell Westbrook (vs LAC – $10,000 on DK; $10,600 on FD): Westbrook dominated the Clippers last time out and he’s been an amazing roll since the turn of the year The Clippers are going to force Harden to give up the ball and it’s only going to open things up more for Westbrook. He will deliver another big outing once again.

Andrew Wiggins (vs TOR – $7,800 on DK; $7,900 on FD): Wiggins can be inconsistent but one matchup he typically plays well against is the Raptors. And someone on the Warriors has to get numbers given the state of their team. Wiggins should be in for a big scoring night while chipping in with some assists and rebounds. Curry playing will open things up a bit more for Wiggins and since Curry will likely be on a restriction, Wiggins shouldn’t suffer too much.

Paul George (at HOU – $7,400 on DK; $6,900 on FD): George has played very well against the Rockets in the past and though I also like Kawhi, George is the better value given his price. He’s been a consistent option and can do a little bit of everything. He’s not going to hurt you at this price and the ceiling is very high given the matchup.

OG Anunoby (at GS – $6,400 on DK; $5,800 on FD): Anunoby remains at a very good price and just continues to give you value and then some. The Raptors should have plenty of guys around value in this one given the matchup but OG is at a great price compared to his teammates. Much like George, he’s not going to hurt you at this price and the ceiling is high.