DraftKings’ main slate for Wednesday features the first six games of the night. 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
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls, $9,100
While the Heat currently are the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference, they still have a chance to finish as high as the No. 8 seed. That said, Miami will be going all out for a win Wednesday vs. the Bulls, who the Heat are neck and neck with in the standings. Chicago leads the league pace since the All-Star break, so Herro should thrive in this up-tempo spot. The Kentucky product has scored at least 45 FPTS in six of his past seven starts, and Herro has been great against the Bulls this season, averaging 44.8 FPTS per game in two matchups.
Herro is handling a 28.7% usage rate since the All-Star break, and he has 50 FPTS upside Wednesday, especially if Andrew Wiggins (questionable, hamstring) is out. With the wing off the court, Herro’s fantasy production increases to 1.2 FPTS per minute.
Other Options: Luka Doncic ($12,900), Shaedon Sharpe ($8,300)
Value
Dalano Banton, Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz, $5,800
Both Deni Avdija (thumb) and Anfernee Simons (forearm) are questionable and if either player sits, Banton will continue to be a great option. Starting in place of Simons for the last four, Banton is amassing 32.3 FPTS in 32.8 minutes per game with a 25.8% usage rate.
Scoring 1.0 FPTS per minute this season, Banton is an efficient fantasy asset who always seem to produce when he receives ample playing time. With Banton being an unrestricted free agent this offseason, these final few games of the regular season are extremely important for him to prove his worth. If he continues to start, Banton will have no issues exceeding five-times value against this league-worst Jazz defense.
Other Options: Keyonte George ($6,500), Collin Sexton ($6,200), AJ Johnson ($4,900), A.J. Lawson ($3,500)
Forward
Stud
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics, $10,000
Every game matters for the Magic right now as they look to hang onto the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. After a rough start to his season, Banchero has been excellent recently. Since the All-Star break, the Duke product ranks second in the NBA with a 33.8% usage rate and he is scoring 50 FPTS per game.
The Celtics rank fifth in defensive rating since the All-Star break, but they will be playing their second game in two nights. Boston is locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, so it may not be highly motivated. Banchero has a strong chance to top 50 FPTS in this situation and is one of the best spends on the slate.
Other Options: Deni Avdija ($9,900, if active), Anthony Davis ($9,800)
Value
Brice Sensabaugh, Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers, $5,100
Sensabaugh is on the heels of a 26.5 FPTS performance across 29 minutes vs. the Hawks. Lauri Markkanen (knee), John Collins (ankle), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Walker Kessler (nose) missed this contest and all these players will remain sidelined Wednesday, leaving Sensabaugh with a significant role.
In the 11 games the Jazz have been without those four key players this season, Sensabaugh is supplying 25.4 FPTS in 26.9 minutes per game with a 22.9% usage rate. Portland is an average defense — it ranks 17th in rating this season — and Sensabaugh should score over 25 FPTS in this spot.
Other Options: Toumani Camara ($6,200), Lonnie Walker ($5,700, if Justin Edwards is out), Jonathan Mogbo ($5,000, if Jakob Poeltl is out), Kyle Anderson ($4,000)
Center
Stud
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls, $9,200
Just like Herro, Adebayo is a worthy spend with the Heat looking to improve their seed and this being a terrific spot vs. the Bulls. With every game important for Miami as of late, Adebayo has flashed huge upside, with at least 56 FPTS in two of his last three starts. The center is scoring 41.3 FPTS per game with a 25% usage rate since the All-Star break, and the Heat are only favored by one point for this contest on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Adebayo is guaranteed to see huge playing time in this tight spread, and he brings the highest ceiling on the slate among centers.
Other Options: Kyle Filipowski ($7,300)
Value
Adem Bona, Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards, $5,700
Bona has been a bright spot for the tanking 76ers, and he is a great target at this sub $6K salary. The center has started at center for Philadelphia in six straight games and produced 34.6 FPTS in 30 minutes per game with the starting job.
Since the All-Star break, Bona is generating 1.1 FPTS per minute and he is shooting 69% from the field. Facing a Wizards club that ranks fourth in pace and 28th in defensive rating this season, Bona should top 30 FPTS, possibly with his third straight double-double.
Other Options: Donovan Clingan ($5,800), Luke Kornet ($5,500)
