Need a jump start on your lineups before Awesemo’s NBA DFS rankings or projections? No worries, Damien Mathews has you covered with his Pick 3! favorite NBA DFS Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel for Thursday, 3/12/20. With five games in the mix, there are a myriad of options to choose from. Damien has some takes on Damian Lillard, LeBron James and more!
NBA DFS PICK No. 1: Damian Lillard $9,400 FanDuel $8,700 DraftKingsÂ
Damian Lillard is rounding back into form after missing three weeks with a groin issue. Before the injury, however, Lillard was terrorizing opponents on a nightly basis and had been a fantasy goldmine from December through February. He has played four games since coming back and looks to be getting back into the flow. He gets an up-tempo matchup with Memphis who plays at the seventh-fastest pace and are allowing the 10th-most points to opposing offenses. As for Lillard, he is producing for the season 1.39 fantasy points per minute with a 29.9 usage percentage and 33.2 assist rate, which is good for 47.0 fantasy points per game This is the last stand for the Trail Blazers to get into the playoffs, so look for Lillard and company to be at their best down the stretch.Â
*BONUS ROUND: Caris LeVert, Shaquille HarrisonÂ
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NBA DFS PICK No. 2: LeBron James $10,800 FanDuel $10,600 DraftKingsÂ
There is no denying LeBron James right now. He is producing 1.57 fantasy points per minute with a 31.9 usage percentage and 48.1 assist rate in just under 35 minutes per game. He will face the Rockets who rank top-five in pace while allowing the eighth-most points to opposing offenses. I’m comfortable projecting LeBron for 36-plus minutes in this one as it should be fast-paced with a lot of scoring opportunities. For the season, LeBron is averaging 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 10.6 assists and two combined steals/blocks which translates to an average of 52.3 fantasy points per game. This game has a 234 over/under in Los Angeles and could be played without the fans, so stay updated with news.Â
*BONUS ROUND:Â Anthony Davis, Aaron GordonÂ
NBA DFS PICK No. 3: Gordon Hayward $6,600 FanDuel $7,100 DraftKingsÂ
For his price, Gordon Hayward stands out even in a tough matchup versus the Bucks as he is playing great as of late on both ends of the floor. Also, if Giannis Antetokounmpo sits, Hayward should be considered a core play as the masses will flock to the Bucks. Hayward is averaging over the last month 1.02 fantasy points per minute with a 21.0 usage percentage and 18.6 assist rate. Playing 33-plus minutes per game, Hayward is producing 17.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists which is good for 33.2 fantasy points per game. Now, the matchup isn’t great, but the pace and the potential questionable status of Giannis bodes well for Hayward, as he should play big minutes regardless. Projecting him for 35-plus is attainable if this game stays competitive.Â
*BONUS ROUND: Jonas Valanciunas, Marcus SmartÂ
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