The NBA DFS Big Board is a one-stop shop for building your lineups. It gives each player on the slate a Points Rating, Value Rating and Leverage Rating on a scale from 1 to 100, which allows you to easily decipher some of the top options on the slate. Let us dive into some of the options that are popping in the NBA DFS projections and on the Big Board daily fantasy rankings for Monday’s nine-game main slate.
NBA Daily Fantasy Rankings & DFS Projections Today
Giannis Antetokounmpo, F/C, Milwaukee Bucks
DraftKings Points Rating: 98 | FanDuel Points Rating: 99
Antetokounmpo has not had the greatest start to his season, scoring 46.6 FanDuel points or less in two of his first three games. That said, his minimal production has been due to a lack of playing time more than anything else. He has averaged a stout 1.76 FanDuel points per minute, which represents an increase from his mark of 1.64 last season. Antetokounmpo should also benefit from the Bucks’ current injury situation. Jrue Holiday is doubtful with an ankle injury, while Brook Lopez will miss this third consecutive game. Antetokounmpo increased his fantasy production to 1.75 FanDuel points per minute with both players off the court since the start of last year.
Finally, this matchup figures to produce plenty of fantasy value. The total on this game sits at 230.5 points, which is the top mark on the slate. The Bucks rank fifth in the league in pace, and the Pacers have been below average in terms of defensive efficiency. Overall, no one is projected for more fantasy points on today’s slate.
Robert Williams, C, Boston Celtics
DraftKings Value Rating: 98 | FanDuel Value Rating: 95
Williams is popping as one of the best values across the industry on Monday. His production has been a bit down recently, but he has been playing plenty of minutes. He has logged at least 27.7 minutes in all three games this season, which should undoubtedly lead to fantasy success moving forward. He averaged 1.22 DraftKings points per minute last season, so he is an excellent buy-low option against the Hornets.
Williams also stands out using Awesemo’s Boom/Bust Probability Tool. He leads all players with an optimal lineup percentage of 33.8% on FanDuel, but he is projected for just 16.9% ownership. That gives him the best leverage score on the slate. He is only slightly less optimal on DraftKings, where he owns the third-highest leverage score. Williams could also provide some value in the prop market. The Awesemo Player Prop Tool gives him a 68% chance of hitting the over on his current rebounding prop, resulting in an expected ROI of 43%.
Jaylen Brown, SG/SF, Boston Celtics
DraftKings Leverage Rating: 100 | FanDuel Leverage Rating: 100
Brown sat out the Celtics’ last game due to a knee injury, and he is currently questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Hornets. That obviously makes him a risky option even if he does suit up, but it could also lead to a big reward. Brown currently owns a perfect 100 leverage rating using the Big Board, and buying low on a talented player like Brown at low ownership is always appealing in tournaments. He is currently projected for less than 1% ownership on both DraftKings and FanDuel, but he has plenty of upside if he is active. The Hornets have played at the third-fastest pace this season, and they rank just 15th in defensive efficiency.
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