Need a jump start on your lineups before Awesemo’s NBA DFS rankings or projections? No worries, Damien Mathews has you covered his Pick 5! favorite NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel for Tuesday, Jan. 28. With eight games on tap, we have a myriad of options to choose from. Damien has some takes on Ben Simmons, Devin Booker and more!
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NBA DFS Picks, Point Guard: Ben Simmons $9,800 FanDuel $10,000 DraftKings
Ben Simmons has averaged 1.21 fantasy points over the last month with a 23.1 usage percentage and 34.2 assist percentage. Simmons has been attacking the rim, shooting 58.5 percent from the field. On the year, he’s producing 43.4 fantasy points per game, averaging just shy of a triple-double. Simmons contributions come from all aspects of the game as he gets you 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists and two steals/blocks. This is a great spot to attack with Simmons as the Philadelphia 76ers will host a Warriors team that has no one to protect the rim. They have a 115.5 defensive rating, good for second-worst in the league.
*Honorable Mention: Trae Young $10,000 FanDuel $10,300 DraftKings
**Honorable Mention: Luka Doncic $11,000 FanDuel $12,000 DraftKings
***Honorable Mention: Lonzo Ball $7,000 FanDuel $7,400 DraftKings
NBA DFS Picks, Shooting Guard: Devin Booker $8,700 FanDuel $9,100 DraftKings
Devin Booker has averaged 1.34 fantasy points per minute with a 33.6 usage percentage and 28.6 assist percentage over the last month. Shooting 50.8 percent from the field, Booker has been great, playing 36-plus minutes on average and attempting 18.2 shots per game. Averaging 40.5 fantasy points per game, look for Booker to put on a show in Dallas.
*Honorable Mention: D’Angelo Russell $8,000 FanDuel $7,600 DraftKings
**Honorable Mention: Dillon Brooks $5,600 FanDuel $6,000 DraftKings
***Honorable Mention: Jrue Holiday $7,300 FanDuel $7,900 DraftKings
NBA DFS Picks, Small Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo $11,800 FanDuel $12,100 DraftKings
Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 1.90 fantasy points with a 38.4 usage percentage and 32.8 assist percentage on the year. Ultimately, Giannis is always in play and should get his normal supply of minutes, as this game should be fast-paced and if Washington can keep it competitive, Giannis should feast. He is averaging 30.0 points on 19 attempts and shooting 55.7 percent from the field. Also, he is getting you 12.9 rebounds, one steal and one block. This game has a monstrous 240 over/under according to Vegas and Giannis should play a big part in that.
*Honorable Mention: Cedi Osman $4,800 FanDuel $5,000 DraftKings
**Honorable Mention: Pascal Siakam $7,600 FanDuel $8,000 DraftKings
***Honorable Mention: Kelly Oubre Jr. $6,800 FanDuel $6,900 DraftKings
NBA DFS Picks, Power Forward: Zion Williamson $6,300 FanDuel $7,200 DraftKings
Zion Williamson’s minutes have increased every game so far since his debut and if this trend continues, we could see him reach the 30-minute mark. So far, Williamson has averaged 1.49 fantasy points with a 35.5 usage percentage over 66 minutes played. For his price point and recent trend, my model has him in the range of 40-45 fantasy points, and if that’s the case, he becomes a great value. Also, Williamson is shooting 66.7 from the field on 12 attempts. The New Orleans Pelicans will head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in a game that has a 233 over/under and six-point spread.
*Honorable Mention: Kevin Love $7,200 FanDuel $7,700 DraftKings
**Honorable Mention: Jerami Grant $6,000 FanDuel $6,500 DraftKings
***Honorable Mention: Julius Randle $7,400 FanDuel $8,600 DraftKings
NBA DFS Picks, Center: Nikola Jokic $10,100 FanDuel $10,200 DraftKings
In 257 minutes without Jamal Murray on the floor, Nikola Jokic is sporting a 31.6 usage percentage and averaging 1.49 fantasy points per minute. Also, Jokic is an incredible passer for a big man, which his 33.1 assist percentage can attest to. On the year, Jokic is averaging 19.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists with a 24.1 defensive rebounding percentage. This game sets up well for Jokic as Memphis plays at a fourth-fastest pace and are bottom-10 in defensive rating and points allowed. With a 226 over/under, I love this spot for Jokic.
*Honorable Mention: Deandre Ayton $7,700 FanDuel $8,200 DraftKings
**Honorable Mention: Daniel Theis $5,200 FanDuel $5,700 DraftKings
***Honorable Mention: Joel Embiid $9,000 FanDuel $9,800 DraftKings
