Wednesday presents a six-game slate. DraftKings continues to offer huge contests for DFS players, and below, I break down some of my favorite NBA DFS options at each position.
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Guard
Stud
Quentin Grimes, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards, $9,100
After resting on Monday, Grimes has been removed from the 76ers’ injury report and will play vs. the Wizards. With Philadelphia tanking, Grimes has become the team’s featured player and he has thrived in the role. In his 12 starts this month, Grimes is leading the 76ers with 47.1 FPTS per game and a 31% usage rate.
The Wizards rank 21st in defensive rating over their last 10 games and Grimes should shine in this battle of tanking teams with at least 45 FPTS.
Other Options: Devin Booker ($9,200), Jamal Murray ($8,600), Tyrese Haliburton ($8,400), Derrick White ($8,100, if Jayson Tatum is out)
Value
Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns, $6,300
With Jayson Tatum (ankle) doubtful, Pritchard is a great value at this salary. In the six games Tatum missed this season, Pritchard is scoring 34 FPTS per game. Despite coming off the bench in all these tilts, the Sixth Man of the Year frontrunner handled a huge role, logging 31.4 minutes per game with a 21% usage rate.
Facing a Suns team that ranks 24th in defensive rating since the All-Star break, Pritchard should approach 40 FPTS.
Other Options: D’Angelo Russell ($5,800), Cameron Payne ($4,600), AJ Johnson ($4,500), Kevin Porter Jr. ($4,600, if Giannis Antetokounmpo is out), Jamal Shead ($4,400), Baylor Scheierman ($3,600)
Forward
Stud
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics, $9,300
Every game is crucial for the Suns right now if they want to hang onto a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Durant has been putting the team on his back, scoring over 60 FPTS in back-to-back games. The former MVP has logged at least 37 minutes in each of these last two games and has seen a huge 36% usage rate during this time with Bradley Beal (hamstring) out.
With Beal remaining sidelined Wednesday and the Celtics only a 2.5-point favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, Durant should continue to handle a mammoth role and is one of the best lucrative options on the slate.
Other Options: Jaylen Brown ($8,900), Kawhi Leonard ($8,800)
Value
Ziaire Williams, Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors, $4,500
Williams has a ton of merit at this cheap salary with Cameron Johnson (rest) and Cam Thomas (hamstring) sidelined. In the 12 games Williams has played without Johnson and Thomas this season, Williams is generating 24.5 FPTS in 27.7 minutes per game.
As for his matchup, Williams is going against a Raptors team that will be without Jakob Poeltl (rest). In the last three games the center has missed, Toronto is giving up a whopping 123.3 PPG. In this spot, Williams should have zero issues surpassing five-times value.
Other Options: Kyle Kuzma ($5,900), Justin Edwards ($5,700), Chuma Okeke ($5,000), Gary Trent Jr. ($4,400), Ryan Dunn ($4,300)
Center
Stud
Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns, $8,400
Porzingis has tallied two double-doubles worth over 50 FPTS in his last three starts, one of which came with Tatum out against the Nets last Tuesday. With the superstar not expected to play Wednesday, Porzingis should be one of the main beneficiaries for Boston. He has great upside in this potential nail biter with the Suns, who have won four in a row.
This season, Porzingis is producing 41 FPTS per game with Tatum inactive (four games), and Porzingis is leading the Celtics with 1.3 FPTS per minute with Tatum off the court.
Other Options: Karl-Anthony Towns ($10,000), Ivica Zubac ($8,300)
Value
Orlando Robinson, Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets, $4,500
Robinson is a compelling value play with Poeltl sidelined. In the eight games the veteran has missed since the All-Star break, Robinson is scoring 23.2 FPTS in 24 minutes per game with a solid 17.8% usage rate.
Going against a Nets team that ranks 18th in defensive rating and is allowing the sixth-most points in the paint since the All-Star break, Robinson is a threat for a double-double. He brings excellent upside relative to his low price tag.
Other Options: Brook Lopez ($6,000), Deandre Jordan ($5,000), Adem Bona ($4,800), Trendon Watford ($4,600)
