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NBA DFS picks for today

Guards

Top priorities

Cade Cunningham ($9,500) — Cade Cunningham has been fantastic to start the season, averaging 45.4 FanDuel points (FDPs) per game and a career 31.4% usage rate. The Toronto Raptors rank 28th in adjusted defensive rating and play at the 12th fastest pace, leaving Cunningham looking for another productive outing on Friday.

Trae Young ($9,400) — Before missing the last game for the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young was producing 46.1 FDPs per game. Along with the Washington Wizards giving up the most FDPs per game to PGs (55.2), Friday’s battle between the Hawks and Wizards has the highest total on the main roster, with both teams playing in the top four.

Tyler Herro ($7,500) — With Jimmy Butler ruled out again for the Miami Heat on Friday, Tyler Herro should be the leading scorer and distributor after posting a season-high 69 FDPs on a 30.5% usage rate in his last game with Butler inactive. The Indiana Pacers operate at 14th in the league while ranking 22nd in adjusted defensive rating.

Others to consider

Darius Garland ($7,700) — While I also like Donovan Mitchell ($8,700) against the Chicago Bulls, Darius Garland is at a slight discount, and he has recorded similar production to his running mate. Chicago plays at the fastest pace in the NBA, ranks 25th in adjusted defensive rating, and allows the second-most FDPs per game to the PG position (54.7).

Bilal Coulibaly ($5,900) — Given the all-out and fast-paced nature of Friday’s Hawks-Wizards showdown, I want a lot of attention on that game, especially since this will be the third meeting between the teams this year. Bilal Coulibaly has gotten plenty of minutes for Washington (he’s played over 31 minutes in all but one game this season), and his ability to generate shares (steals + blocks) at SG is valuable in a game that will have a lot of possessions . .

Wings

Top priorities

LeBron James ($10,200) — LeBron James has seen his salary increase to over $10,000, but that’s certainly justified as he has recorded three straight triple-doubles and 51-plus FDPs in six straight games. The upcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs has a modest total and a tight spread, so LeBron should be back in full action in a nationally televised game.

Jalen Johnson ($8,600) — Alongside Trae Young, Jalen Johnson has become the No. 2 option for the Hawks this season, posting career-best numbers in PPG (19.0), RPG (10.2), APG (5.3) and SPG (1, 5) up to 12 starts. Washington allows the most FDPs per game to PFs (55.5), while allowing the 11th highest steal rate (8.6%) and the 3rd highest block rate (12.2%).

Bennedit Mathurin ($6,600) — Since joining the Pacers’ starting lineup, Bennedict Mathurin has been extremely productive, racking up over 35 FDPs in four straight appearances. Mathurin should benefit from the fact that Jimmy Butler is out for the Heat, and his salary is still not at the level that should land him in his new starting role.

Others to consider

Malik Beasley ($4,900) — The Detroit Pistons will likely be shorthanded on the wing, which could allow Malik Beasley to thrive in an expanded role again. Beasley has seen over 35 minutes in back-to-back games, resulting in him scoring over 27 FDPs in both games, ahead of a matchup with a Raptors team that gives up the 11th most FDPs per game to SGs ( 42).

Josh Okogie ($4,000) — Bradley Beal has already been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns, which opens the door for Josh Okogie to score more points again, especially with Kevin Durant also sidelined. In 28 minutes of action in Phoenix’s last game without Beal, Okogie delivered 42.1 FDPs, and he will likely be needed again for a shorthanded Suns side on Friday.

Great ones

Top priorities

Nikola Jokic ($12,500) — At this point, Nikola Jokic is questionable for personal reasons as to whether he will play on Friday, but I will try to slot him into my lineup whenever possible if he suits up for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic possesses the highest floor and ceiling on any roster, as he has scored over 60 FDPs in 8 of his 10 games played thus far, and the New Orleans Pelicans are coughing up the 8th most FDPs per game to Cs (57.1).

Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,500) — Karl-Anthony Towns is also questionable on Friday due to a knee injury, but he has been spectacular for the New York Knicks early in the year, earning 49+ FDPs in six of his last eight starts. If Towns can play, he will face a Brooklyn Nets team that ranks 24th in adjusted defensive rating and 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed.

Jusuf Nurkic ($5,900) — Another big man dealing with injury is Jusuf Nurkic, so we’ll need to keep an eye on his status ahead of Phoenix’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are giving up the 13th most FDPs per game to Cs ( 56.2). . If Nurkic can’t meet his demands, Mason Plumlee ($5,500) becomes a solid salary-saving option at the C position.

Others to consider

Alex Sarr ($5,800) — While Alex Sarr has had quiet performances in recent games, Friday’s fast-paced environment with the Hawks and Wizards presents an opportunity for him to have ceiling output. Sarr should get 25-30 minutes for a young Washington team, and he has contributed multiple shares in all 10 of his appearances this season.

Clint Capela ($5,600) — Playing Clint Capela is always risky because his minutes fluctuate and Onyeka Okongwu is a productive backup, but the Wizards allow the third-most FDPs per game to Cs (62.4), and Capela has over 34 FDPs posted in back-to-back games despite playing 25 minutes or less in each. The return of Trae Young should also make things easier for Capela in Friday’s game with Washington.

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