DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: Desmond Bane Is the Guy (March 9)

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Top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Seth Curry, Brooklyn Nets

Curry is projected for 22 points, with a goal of 23.5, and is eligible for multiple positions. He is in the optimal lineup 19% of the time, indicating his reliability as a pick. With multiple absences on the Nets, Curry is expected to play more minutes, potentially up to 26. In this matchup against Milwaukee, the pace is expected to be high, which favors Curry’s playing style. Although the Nets are significant underdogs, Curry’s price tag of $3,500 is too good to pass up given the absence of key players. With 11 points, 20% usage, three assists, three rebounds and a stock, he has the potential to surpass his projected point total, making him a solid pick.

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4. Dillon Brooks, Memphis Grizzlies

Brooks is projected for 27 DraftKings points, with a goal of 30, and is priced at $4,800. Brooks is in the optimal lineup 19% of the time and is expected to play 30 minutes in the game against the Golden State Warriors. With Ja Morant out, Brooks becomes a different player, averaging 0.9 fantasy point per minute. Additionally, the game is in a massive pace-up spot against the Warriors, and the Grizzlies are only 2-point underdogs, making it a competitive game. Brooks covers the small forward position, which is always difficult to fill, and he has a usage rate of 23%, 14.5 points, four boards, three assists and a stock. Although he may not be a usual choice, he is too good of a value to pass up in this game.

3. Tyus Jones, Memphis Grizzlies

Projected for 35 points and priced at $6,700, Jones is in the optimal lineup 19% of the time. In a competitive matchup against the Warriors, he is expected to play 33 minutes and averages close to 1.1 fantasy points per minute. He is a good basketball player and a good fantasy player, averaging 13 points, 8.5 assists and four boards on 16% usage, plus 1.5 stocks. While his price tag is getting closer to where it is supposed to be, Jones is a really nice value.

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2. Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies

Bane is shooting guard eligible and is projected for 44.5 points, with a goal of 46. He is in the optimal lineup 20% of the time and is expected to play 33 minutes, with 1.35 fantasy points per minute. He has a great matchup for pace, and the game is crucial for seeding purposes in the West. When Morant isn’t playing, Bane is the guy, with a 27% usage rate, 23 points, six boards, 5.5 assists and a 1.5 stocks. Even though his price tag is at $8,000, it’s still a good value for his potential output. If he reaches 46 fantasy points, which he’s expected to do around 50% of the time, Bane is a great pick for DFS and can help win GPPs.

1. Jalen Green, Houston Rockets

Green is projected for 36 fantasy points and a goal of 38, with a spot in the optimal lineup 22% of the time. Green is point guard and shooting guard eligible and has a price tag of $6,400. He averages 1.1 fantasy points per minute and is expected to play 32 minutes in this pace-up matchup against the Indiana Pacers. With Kevin Porter Jr. out, Green should see a big usage bump. In his previous game, he scored 24 real points on 31% usage, which is a strong performance. He also contributes four rebounds, 3.5 assists and a steal. At this price point and given the circumstances, Green is a strong play for DraftKings NBA DFS.

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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].