NBA DFS Picks: Friday 11/22/24

On November 23, 2024By Littum

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NBA DFS Picks for Today

Guards

Top priorities

Kyrie Irving ($9,600) — Luka Doncic going to miss time for Dallas Mavericksmakes Kyrie Irving the primary goalscorer and ball handler until Luka returns. While Irving’s salary has increased, he recently scored a season-high 61.5 FanDuel Points (FDPs) against a Denver Nuggets team surrendering the ninth most FDPs per game to PGs (49.1), and that performance happened with Doncic also in the lineup.

Dyson Daniels ($7,600) — We will have plenty of exposure for Friday’s clash between them Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls as it carries a close spread and the highest total on the main board. Bulls submit the most FDPs per match to PGs (55.3) and SGs (49.6), while Dyson Daniels boasts plenty of upside with his ability to generate shares (steals plus blocks) — he had 6 steals and 47.1 FDPs against Chicago earlier this month.

Derrick White ($7,300) — Derrick White always has a solid floor/ceiling due to his ability to rack up stats across the board and he will face one Washington Wizards team allowing second most FDPs per plays to PGs (54.6) and fourth-most FDPs per games to SGs (45.7). Beyond that, the Wizards play on fourth fastest pace while ranking 20th in allowed theft rate (8.4%) and 24th in allowed block rate (11.3%).

Others to consider

Jalen Green ($6,300) — Jalen Green has seen his salary drop due to inconsistent outings, but he draws a nice matchup vs. Portland Trail Blazerswhich allows the third most FDPs per games to SGs (46.5). Portland is also 20th in adjusted defensive rating (114.4) and 18th in effective field-goal percentage allowed (54.6%), so Green is a solid contrarian option despite his recent struggles.

Kevin Porter ($4,300) — More value could open up before lock, but Kevin Porter Jr. is currently a viable salary-saving option as he has posted 27-plus FDPs in two of his last three contests. Our projections have Porter finishing with 21.5 FDPs on Friday, which would give him 5x value at his $4,300 salary.

Wings

Top priorities

Jalen Johnson ($8,800) — Jalen Johnson is another player filling up the stat sheet, and he should have no trouble accumulating stats against a Bulls team that plays at the fastest pace in the NBA. In addition to Johnson recording a double-double in 8 of his 15 starts to begin the year, Chicago is allowing the 12th highest steal rate (8.3%) and 9th highest block rate (11.2%).

Zach LaVine ($7,400) — Along with Friday’s Hawks-Bulls showdown with two teams playing at a top-three pace, Zach LaVine should benefit from an Atlanta team that is 21st in adjusted defensive rating (114.8), 24th in effective field-goal percentage allowed (55.6%) and 30th in three-point percentage allowed (39, 4 %). On top of that, the Hawks host the fifth-most FDPs per game to SGs (44.7) and the most FDPs per game to SFs (47.9).

Tari Eason ($6,500) — While I’d rather see Tari Eason get more consistent minutes for Houston Rocketsis hard to ignore the fact that he has tallied three-plus shares in five of his last six games, including six-plus shares in back-to-back contests. Eason has scored more than 33 FDPs in six of his last seven outings, and the Trail Blazers are 29th in steals allowed (10.4%) and 26th in block rate allowed (11.5%).

Others to consider

Trey Murphy ($5,900) — Trey Murphy III should be back in line New Orleans Pelicans after he missed the second leg of a back-to-back earlier this week due to injury management. Murphy will be needed if New Orleans is to keep things competitive against one Golden State Warriors team that makes the fifth most three-pointers per match for SFs (3,3).

Andrew Wiggins ($5,900) — It’s hard to trust anyone on the Warriors to get consistent minutes, but since it’s an NBA Cup game on Friday, Andrew Wiggins should handle more use. Wiggins posted a season-high 47.4 FDPs in his last game, while the Pelicans are giving up the 11th most FDPs per game. match for SFs (42) and 6th most FDPs per match to PFs (51.7).

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Top priorities

Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,800) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is always under consideration, but he will certainly get a boost when he is in the pace environment, which he will be on Friday against Indiana Pacers. The Pacers operate at the 8th-fastest pace, are ranked no. 23 in adjusted defensive rating (115.0) and they allow PFs 3rd most FDPs per games (52.7).

Alperen Sengun ($8,700) — The Alpine Sengun has been terrific recently, posting 44+ FDPs in six of his last seven contests. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are giving up the 10th-highest field-goal percentage on shots around the rim (65.8%) and are allowing the 6th-most FDPs per game to Cs (59.8) over their last seven games.

Draymond Green ($6,300) — After a slow start to the season, Draymond Green has stepped up his game by producing more than 30 FDPs in each of his last four contests. Aside from the Pelicans sitting at 21st in steal rate allowed (9.0%) and 23rd in block rate allowed (11.2%), they give up the 6th most FDPs per game. games to PFs (51.7) and 5th most FDPs per game to Cs (58.5).

Others to consider

Clint Capela ($5,600) — While I also like Al Horford ($5,500) as a salary-saving big man, the Boston Celtics are massive favorites over the Wizards, then Clint Capela gets a little edge over it. Bulls give fourth most FDPs per game for the Cs (58.8), while Capela has racked up 26-plus FDPs in six consecutive outings.

Nic Claxton ($3,500) — Nicholas Claxton is currently doubtful Friday with a back injury, but if he returns after a three-game absence, he’s minimum wage on FanDuel. Currently, our projections predict that Claxton is the best points-per-dollar play on the main board, projecting him to reach 26.2 FDPs.

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