Top NBA DFS Picks & Value Targets: DraftKings Lineup Tips for Tonight
Wednesday’s eight-game DraftKings slate features significant star power. Finding value through matchups and recent form will be vital. This piece highlights Top NBA DFS Picks and Value Targets with DraftKings Lineup Tips for Tonight.
Slate overview
| Game | Road | Home |
|---|---|---|
| GS at BOS | Warriors 14-20 on road | Celtics 23-10 at home |
| OKC at BKN | Thunder nine-game winning streak, 25-8 on road | Nets four-game slide, 9-24 at home |
| POR at IND | Trail Blazers 15-20 on road | Pacers 14-game slide, 10-24 at home |
| TOR at CHI | Raptors 19-13 on road | Bulls 17-18 at home |
| UTA at MIN | Jazz three-game slide, 8-26 on road | Timberwolves 23-12 at home |
| LAC at NOP | Clippers 15-19 on road | Pelicans 14-21 at home |
| ATL at DAL | Hawks 10-game winning streak, 18-15 on road | Mavericks 14-20 at home |
| DEN at MEM | Nuggets 23-14 on road | Grizzlies eight-game slide, 11-20 at home |
Key injuries and status
- GS: Gary Payton (lower leg) probable. Stephen Curry (knee) out. Moses Moody (wrist) out.
- BOS: Nikola Vucevic out with a finger issue.
- OKC: Chet Holmgren questionable (hip). Multiple players out for rest or injury.
- BKN: Ben Sraf and Michael Porter listed out with foot and ankle issues.
- POR: Robert Williams questionable (knee). Vít Krejčí and Shaedon Sharpe out (calf).
- IND: Multiple players questionable. Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin out.
- TOR: Collin Murray-Boyles doubtful with thumb issue.
- CHI: Collin Sexton questionable. Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons out.
- UTA: John Konchar probable. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George out.
- MIN: Jaylen Clark questionable. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid out.
- LAC: Kawhi Leonard and Nicolas Batum questionable. Bennedict Mathurin out.
- NOP: Bryce McGowens out (toe).
- ATL: Jonathan Kuminga questionable (knee).
- DAL: Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin questionable. Brandon Williams out.
- DEN: Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson out.
- MEM: Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke out. Jahmai Mashack questionable.
Top plays and expected chalk
- Jaylen Brown, Celtics ($9,200) vs. Warriors. Brown scored 41 points in his last game. He has exceeded 44.8 DraftKings points in 10 of 12 outings since the All-Star break.
- Jamal Murray, Nuggets ($9,000) at Grizzlies. Murray struggled recently but has big past outputs vs Memphis. He posted 47.3 and 42.5 DK points in prior meetings.
- Nikola Jokic, Nuggets ($12,500) at Grizzlies. Jokic had two triple-doubles against Memphis this season. He produced 62.0 and 61.3 DraftKings points in those games.
- Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers ($8,800) at Pacers. Avdija has delivered 35.5 to 47.5 DraftKings points in five straight games. Indiana ranks last in defensive rating over the past 10 games.
- Julius Randle, Timberwolves ($8,100) vs. Jazz. Randle stands to gain usage with Anthony Edwards sidelined. He has recorded multiple high-DK outings against Utah this season.
- Donovan Clingan, Trail Blazers ($8,000) at Pacers. Clingan averages 1.6 blocks per game. The Pacers have allowed 2.8 combined steals-plus-blocks to starting centers over six games.
Mid-range targets
- Naji Marshall, Mavericks ($6,400) vs. Hawks. Marshall has scored at least 32.3 DraftKings points in three straight. He averaged 24.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists in that stretch.
- GG Jackson, Grizzlies ($5,700) vs. Nuggets. Jackson returns from a two-game absence. He posted 27.8 or more DraftKings points in six of seven March appearances.
Value targets
- Ayo Dosunmu, Timberwolves ($5,000) vs. Jazz. Dosunmu started without Edwards and scored 27.8 DraftKings points. He has reached 24.0-plus DraftKings points in three straight.
- Ajay Mitchell, Thunder ($5,000) at Nets. Mitchell returned after a long absence and hit at least 22.5 DraftKings points in four outings. Thunder injuries could increase his usage.
- Jordan Miller, Clippers ($4,300) at Pelicans. Miller has logged 23-plus minutes in four straight games. He posted 25.8-plus DraftKings points in three of those contests.
Strategy and tools
Check Filmogaz.com’s NBA Odds page for the latest spreads and totals. Visit Filmogaz.com’s NBA Injury News for updated statuses.
Use the Filmogaz.com DraftKings NBA Lineup Optimizer to build and test lineups. It helps set exposure and mass-enter DFS lineups.
Disclosure: The article’s authors may participate in daily fantasy contests. Their personal entries might differ from the recommendations above.
