DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: Dejounte Murray, Malik Beasley (February 28)

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5. Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks

Murray is projected to score 43 fantasy points points at a cost of $7,900. He is in the optimal lineup 19% of the time and played 36 minutes in the previous game. Murray averages 1.18 fantasy points per minute and had a great performance in his last game, scoring 21 points, six rebounds, six assists and almost two defensive stats. The pace of the game is neutral against the Washington Wizards, who are 6.5-point underdogs. The debut of Quinn Snyder as the new coach of the Atlanta Hawks is also a factor that may make Murray more interesting, as Snyder is expected to bring a more creative offense that will benefit Murray. Murray’s price is expected to increase, making it a good time to invest in him now.

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4. Malik Beasley, Los Angeles Lakers

Beasley is priced at $4,500 and projected to score 30 fantasy points. He is in the optimal lineup 20% of the time and is expected to receive more shots due to the absences of D’Angelo Russell and LeBron James. Beasley averages 0.9 fantasy points per minute and played 33 minutes in the last game. He had a solid performance, scoring 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal. The game against Memphis is a good pace-up spot for the Lakers, but they are significant underdogs, which means they will need offense, and Beasley is expected to play a vital role. He is an efficient shooter and is not afraid to take shots from anywhere on the court. The Lakers will need to lean on his offense moving forward, making him a good pick for today’s game.

3. Dennis Schroder, Los Angeles Lakers

With both James and Russell out, Schroder is likely to play north of 30 minutes, and he’s projected to score 30 points, with a goal of 34. He averages 0.95 fantasy points per minute with no LeBron on the floor this season and a 23% usage rate. Schroder is an efficient player who can rack up assists, and he’ll need to do so with both of the Lakers’ point guards out. He also has a stock in his favor, making him a decent play against the Grizzlies. Overall, Schroder is a good value pick due to his underpriced salary and increased opportunity in today’s game.

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2. Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah Jazz

Horton-Tucker is projected for 38 DraftKings points and priced at $5,900, and he is expected to score 1.2 fantasy points per minute in this matchup. With a favorable pace-up game against the struggling Spurs, Horton-Tucker is poised to fill up the stat sheet with 17 points, seven assists and five boards, along with two stocks. He is eligible as both a shooting guard and small forward, making him a versatile pick for DFS lineups. Additionally, with no Collin Sexton or Jordan Clarkson to compete with, Horton-Tucker’s 32 minutes on the court feel pretty safe. Overall, he is in the optimal lineup 22% of the time and is a great option for those looking to fill out their DFS rosters.

1. Jarred Vanderbilt, Los Angeles Lakers

With power forward and center eligibility, Vanderbilt offers significant flexibility at only $4,100. Projected for 31 points, he is a solid value play, especially given his 1.1 fantasy points per minute. In addition, he should benefit from a favorable matchup against a Grizzlies team that struggles with rebounding when Steven Adams is off the floor. Vanderbilt’s usage rate of 15%, 10 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and almost two steals per game make him an attractive option. Additionally, the absence of James could open up more minutes for him to play alongside Anthony Davis.

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Josh Engleman

Josh is Contributor for Stokastic.com where he hosts video and writes content regularly across the primary sports of MLB, NBA, and NFL as well as contributing to the development of models and projections for soccer. He originally started producing projections & articles for Reddit's r/DFSports in 2014 where he built a loyal following that brought him to where he is today. Josh is most known for his elaborate Excel spreadsheets, which he shares in all of his video content. You can find him on Twitter or hanging out in Stokastic's Premium Chalkboard. You can contact Josh by emailing [email protected].