FanDuel NBA DFS Picks & Advice: Josh Okogie, Anthony Edwards (February 16)

Welcome to today’s FanDuel NBA DFS article, where Josh Engleman will be providing expert analysis and insights from Josh Engleman’s top 5 picks of the day. Josh will provide his picks to help you optimize your lineup and gain an edge in your FanDuel NBA DFS contests. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned veteran, this article will provide valuable information to help you build a winning lineup for Thursday, Feb. 16.

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5. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

If you’re looking for a top pick for today’s three-game slate, Edwards is a strong choice for FanDuel NBA DFS, projected for 45 fantasy points and in the optimal lineup 41% of the time at just $9,400 dollars. That makes him an affordable and positionally versatile option, with 1.25 fantasy points per minute, 27.6 boards, 4.5 assists, 30% usage and two stocks. With a salary that is a bit easier to fit in compared to other top players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Edwards is definitely worth considering for your lineup today.

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4. Patrick Williams, Chicago Bulls

Williams is a small forward and power forward and projects for 25 fantasy points at a salary of $4,700, making him optimal 44% of the time. Williams’ playing time is heavily dependent on the absences of Derrick Jones Jr. and DeMar DeRozan, who were both out in the last game. Williams is expected to play significant minutes, as the Bulls have no other player to fit his position. Despite a not-so-impressive 0.75 fantasy points per minute, Williams has the potential to perform well in a pace-up game against the Milwaukee Bucks. With a price tag that fits the budget, Williams looks like a good value pick, but his playing time is subject to change and heavily dependent on the absence of the Bulls’ other players.

3. Josh Okogie, Phoenix Suns

Okogie is eligible as a shooting guard and small forward, with a projection of 30 and a price of $5,600. He is in the optimal lineup 46% of the time and has been getting significant minutes with Kevin Durant still out. Okogie played 33 minutes in the last game and could potentially get even more if things go well. Although it is a pace-down game against the Clippers, it should be competitive and Okogie has been a consistent fantasy player, with 0.9 fantasy points per minute. He has 13 points on 17% usage, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and two stocks in the last game, making him a strong pick for FanDuel NBA DFS, especially with his favorable positionality.

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2. Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls

LaVine is a top option at shooting guard and small forward with an $8,200 price tag on FanDuel. He is projected for 41 fantasy points and has been in the optimal lineup 46% of the time. LaVine had a monster game last night, scoring 60 fantasy points, and could very well have another big night against the Milwaukee Bucks in a pace-up spot. He has played 38 minutes per game, with 1.1 fantasy points per minute without DeMar DeRozan. He is expected to carry a large part of the offensive workload for the Bulls and is projected for 27 points on 29% usage, 5.5 boards, 4.5 assists and a steal. While Milwaukee is a good basketball team, LaVine has proven to be a consistent scorer and should be a reliable option for DFS players.

1. Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls

Dosunmu is a low-priced FanDuel NBA DFS pick at $4,400, projected for 25 points. He is a point guard and shooting guard who is expected to get more playing time with DeRozan out of the lineup. With 0.7 fantasy points per minute, Dosunmu is not a high-performing player, but he is a viable option for those looking to save some money while still having the opportunity to pay up for more expensive players. Dosunmu is projected to be in the optimal lineup 46% of the time, making him a top low-cost play.

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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].