DraftKings NBA picks March 9: Bledsoe and Middleton to win

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DraftKings NBA centers:

Best Bets:

Nikola Jokic ($9,500): This is not a great spot for Jokic again. He only mustered 43.5 DraftKings points against the Bucks the first time around. The only reason Jokic is on here is because he can break a slate. He is likely worth a look in cash games because he’s safe. I just don’t see any upside here, especially with three lackluster performances in a row.

Honorable Mention:

Serge Ibaka ($5,900): The Raptors took it easy with Gasol over the weekend, and will likely do so going forward. I expect Ibaka to start and to play most of the minutes again. Gasol put up 30.25 DraftKings points in the first meeting with Utah. With the roles reversed, Ibaka looks like the guy to use here and he should be a strong option.

Brook Lopez ($5,100): Lopez is one of those guys that can put up big numbers when he’s more involved in the offense. That’s what happened last night. His upside isn’t that high with Middleton and Bledsoe around, but Lopez will put up plenty good numbers for this price tag with Giannis out again. Don’t chase the PF slot for the Bucks. BroLo is the safe option.

Dark Horses:

Cody Zeller ($4,900): It’s hard to predict what Charlotte will do up front, but Zeller is starting and playing the most minutes against a weak Atlanta front. I would only use the starter here. The bench fodder is too much of a risk. I much prefer Bismack starting since I trust him more than Zeller.

Dewayne Dedmon ($4,100): He’s still the best the Hawks have at center with Capela out and he should be able to own whichever of the three centers Charlotte is using at the time. If you don’t want to play roulette with Charlotte and still want the value, Dedmon is your guy.