FanDuel NBA DFS Picks & Advice: Zach LaVine & Max Strus (February 15)

Welcome to today’s FanDuel NBA DFS article, where we have Josh Engleman’s top 5 picks of the day. Josh’s expertise in player news and matchups makes his insights invaluable to players of all skill levels. In this article, we will breakdown each pick to help you make the best lineup decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, these picks will help take your FanDuel NBA DFS game to the next level. So let’s dive in and see who Josh has selected for today’s slate!

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5. Mark Williams, Charlotte Hornets

With a projected 36.5 points and an optimal lineup rate of 19%, Williams is a great option for your lineup. He is expected to play around 28 minutes and produce 1.25 to 1.3 fantasy points per minute, making him a valuable contributor in a pace-up matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. At a price point of only $5,700, Williams is still underpriced, and his performance of 14 points, 11 rebounds, an assist and three stocks in his last game shows that he has plenty of upside. While Nick Richards is also an option to consider, Williams’ high production and relatively low price make him an appealing choice for your lineup.

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4. Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls

LaVine is a promising FanDuel NBA DFS pick with shooting guard and small forward eligibility and a projection of 41.5 at a cost of $7,600. With DeMar DeRozan out for tonight’s game, LaVine is set for 37 minutes and an increase in usage. He averages 1.1 fantasy points per minute and is expected to make around 27 real points, almost six rebounds, 4.5 assists and a steal. The pace-up spot against the Indiana Pacers’ subpar defense further cements LaVine’s value, making him an excellent pick for tonight’s game.

3. Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat

Vincent is a solid FanDuel NBA DFS pick for those looking for a budget option at point guard or shooting guard. Priced at only $5,300 and projected for 29 points, Vincent has a goal of 36 and is in the optimal lineup 20% of the time. He is expected to play around 35 minutes and produce approximately 0.8 fantasy points per minute. Vincent will have a 20% usage rate and is projected to record 15 points, 4.5 assists, four rebounds and a steal. While it’s a pace-neutral matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat are missing several key players, including Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro, which means Vincent will be getting a lot of playing time. With such a high level of minutes, Vincent becomes a great budget option with potential to score well.

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2. Max Strus, Miami Heat

Strus is a solid FanDuel NBA DFS pick due to his small forward and shooting guard eligibility, affordable price tag of $5,000 and projected 27 points with a 35-point goal. He is in the optimal lineup 21% of the time and expected to play around 35 minutes, giving him plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy points. With a rate of 0.78 fantasy points per minute and 19% usage, Strus is projected to score 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal. Like Vincent, this largely comes down to matchup and Miami’s limited rotation tonight. Overall, Strus is a low-cost, high-value pick who is expected to play many minutes, making him a strong addition to a FanDuel NBA DFS lineup.

1. Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls

Dosunmu is projected for 26 points and is in the optimal lineup 26% of the time. He is a point guard/shooting guard and is expected to play massive minutes due to injuries to his teammates, making him a good value play at his price point of $4,400. If Alex Caruso is out, this makes Dosunmu even more appealing. Dosunmu is projected to play 34 minutes and averages 0.75 fantasy points per minute. He has a 15% usage rate and is projected for 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal. Dosunmu is also in a better matchup, with the game against the Indiana Pacers being a pace up. Even if Caruso plays, Dosunmu is still the top choice due to his expected playing time and matchup.

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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].