DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: Dejounte Murray Popping Among Studs (March 13)

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Top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks

As a point guard and shooting guard, Murray is eligible in multiple positions and his projection of 43 is promising, with a goal of 48. He’s also in the optimal lineup 19% of the time. The Hawks are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, and with a 5-point spread, the game should be competitive, which bodes well for Murray’s playing time. He’s projected to play 36 minutes, more than Trae Young, and his 1.2 fantasy points per minute make him a great pick. Additionally, the game is a pace-up spot, with 1.7 more possessions than their average. Murray’s stats are impressive, with 21.5 points, six boards, six assists and almost two stocks per game. Overall, Murray’s versatility and potential make him a valuable addition to any DFS lineup.

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4. Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers

Duarte is an intriguing DraftKings NBA DFS pick due to his multi-position eligibility as a shooting guard and small forward. With several Pacers players out, including Tyrese Halliburton, T.J. McConnell, Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin, Duarte is projected for 30 minutes of playing time at a price tag of just $4,200. He averages 0.9 fantasy points per minute, making him a strong value pick. Additionally, the Pacers are facing the Pistons, who are ranked last in the Eastern Conference, which bodes well for Duarte’s performance. In his last game, he contributed 16 points, five rebounds, 2.5 assists and a steal, demonstrating his ability to fill up the stat sheet. At his low price and projected minutes, Duarte is an excellent value pick with significant upside.

3. Isaiah Jackson, Indiana Pacers

Jackson of the Indiana Pacers is a solid DraftKings NBA DFS pick due to his projected minutes, production and favorable matchup. He is projected to play 26 minutes and is starting at center due to the Pacers’ injury situation. Jackson is averaging 1.2 fantasy points per minute, and against the Detroit Pistons he projects for 14 points, eight rebounds, 1.5 assists and three stocks. His blocks and steals make him particularly valuable, as he can score big points in those categories. With a goal of 30 and a projection of 32, Jackson has a 23% chance of making the optimal lineup.

2. Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers

Nembhard is projected for 33 points, with a goal of 32, and is in the optimal lineup 24% of the time. Without McConnell and Halliburton, Nembhard sees a massive usage and assist rate bump, making him a different player entirely. He averages a fantasy point per minute guy and is expected to play 32 minutes in the upcoming game. Nembhard is facing the Pistons, a great matchup, and projects for 14 points, 7.5 assists, almost four boards and 1.5 stocks. His multi-position eligibility is also attractive, making him a solid pick.

1. Killian Hayes, Detroit Pistons

Priced at $5,700, Hayes is projected to score 36 fantasy points, with a goal of 35, putting him in the optimal lineup 33% of the time. With so many key players out for the Pistons, Hayes is expected to play 32 minutes and has an average of 1.1 fantasy points per minute. He is in a favorable spot against the Pacers, with a pace-up matchup and a weak defense. Despite being one of the least efficient offensive players in basketball, Hayes is predicted to fill up the stat sheet with 14.5 points, 7.5 assists, 4.5 boards and two stocks. He has the potential to score 35 fantasy points and be a top performer of the day.

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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].