There are only six NBA games tonight, with the highest scoring potential in the two late starts. Damian Lillard $9600 and John Wall $9400 clash head-on, then the Magic visit the Lakers in a “meaningless” tilt that has more significance in fantasy hoops. [Read more…]
Sunday seemed like the Bizarro NBA, an alternate universe where the Suns can win two straight on the road and the Lakers can beat the Warriors. My beloved Raptors, who had won 12 in a row at home, coughed up a 13-point lead. We did get a few things right, like another triple-double for Giannis Antetokounmpo $8200, but failed to cash. [Read more…]
Sunday’s NBA action begins early. At 3:30 Eastern, Russell Westbrook $10800 and Kevin Durant $10400 lead the Thunder into Milwaukee. On December 29 in OKC, the Bucks scored 123 points but lost by eight. [Read more…]
There are six high-salaried superstars to consider on an eight-game Saturday. DeMarcus Cousins $10100 will have easier situations than a back-to-back on the road against the 29-0 Spurs. Kawhi Leonard $7900 and LaMarcus Aldridge $6800 are excellent value. [Read more…]
On a ten-game NBA Friday at this time of year, some have no significance in the standings. That doesn’t mean they won’t be entertaining, or produce the kind of individual performances that reward daily fantasy owners. [Read more…]
Our top choice last night fizzled. Denver scored 117 and a bench player was the star, but it was D.J. Augustin, not Will Barton. It happens; all we can do is turn the page. Every night a whole new DFS season begins and ends, with unique handicapping challenges. On a four-game Thursday, it’s a small but top-heavy player pool. [Read more…]
There are a handful of NBA superstars to choose from in daily fantasy on an 11-game Wednesday. In real life, the matchup between Chris Paul $9800 and Russell Westbrook $11200 is compelling stuff. James Harden $10400 leads the Rockets into New Orleans, where Anthony Davis $10100 (toe) is expected to return after missing just one game. [Read more…]
Congratulations if you took home the $50,000 first prize in last night’s featured contest, or even shared in the other $350,000 in guaranteed payouts. My picks were off the mark but we all start even tonight. [Read more…]