Welcome to the latest DraftKings NBA DFS article, where we’ll be looking at the top picks for Monday, Feb. 6. Josh Engleman is here to provide his top 5 plays and help guide us through the unpredictable world of daily fantasy basketball. Let’s take a closer look at the top picks, and don’t forget to subscribe to Stokastic+ and get 50% off your first week or first month!
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Top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today
5. Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers
Simons is projected for 35 fantasy points. He’s in the optimal lineup 18% of the time and has been incredibly consistent, providing mid-30s in fantasy points every night, with the occasional monster game. With the absence of Jusuf Nurkic, there may be a little more scoring to go around for Simons, who is expected to get a lot of minutes in a competitive matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. At $6,800, his price is getting a little high, but if it drops a couple hundred dollars, he could be a great value pick.
4. Edmond Sumner, Brooklyn Nets
With the absence of Kyrie Irving and uncertainty around the statuses of Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant, Sumner is expected to start at point guard for the Brooklyn Nets. Priced at $4,500, he’s projected for 29 fantasy points. He’s in the optimal lineup 23% of the time and averages 0.9 fantasy points per minute, with 15 points, 3.5 boards, 3.5. assists and a steal and a half per game. Despite a tough matchup against the Clippers, Sumner could be a great value pick for those looking to save some salary cap.
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3. Drew Eubanks, Portland Trail Blazers
Eubanks is priced at $4,200 and is projected for 21 fantasy points. He’s in the optimal lineup 20% of the time and averages 0.7 fantasy points per minute, with 10 points, six rebounds and a block per game. With LaMarcus Aldridge ruled out, Eubanks could see an increase in minutes and production in a favorable matchup against the Cavaliers.
2. Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors
Wiggins is priced at $7,400 and is projected for 37 fantasy points. He’s in the optimal lineup 27% of the time and averages 1.0 fantasy points per minute, with 20 points, five boards and two assists per game. In a favorable matchup against the Rockets, Wiggins could be in for a big night and is a great option for those looking to spend up at the small forward position.
1. Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors
Poole $4,500 and is projected for 22 fantasy points. He’s in the optimal lineup 20% of the time and averages 0.8 fantasy points per minute, with 10 points, three rebounds and two assists per game. In the same favorable matchup as Wiggins, Poole could see an increase in minutes and production and is a great value pick for those looking to save some salary cap.
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