DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: Mikal Bridges Joining Elite Players (March 14)

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Top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn Nets

Priced at only $7,800, Bridges is projected to score about 41 points, with a goal of 47. Bridges has been in the optimal lineup 16% of the time and is in a great matchup against Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooklyn gains 2.3 possessions over its average, making it a pace-up game with a competitive 1.5-point line. Bridges has been a completely different player in Brooklyn, averaging 1.1 fantasy points per minute in 36 minutes of play. With 24 points on 27% usage, 5.5 rebounds, four assists and two stocks, Bridges should be considered for the shooting guard role. He should have multi-position eligibility, and it is insane to think of him just as a shooting guard. That said, he still ranks in the top 5.

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4. Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans

Ingram is projected for 44, and with a goal of 50, he is in the optimal lineup 16% of the time. There is also a revenge narrative to consider as he takes on the Lakers in a competitive matchup with a 1.5-point line. Ingram has been filling up the stat sheet, with 1.25 fantasy points per minute, 26 real points on 31% usage, six rebounds, five assists and possibly even a stock. Despite his less-than-ideal positionality, he remains a top choice for small forward.

3. Josh Okogie, Phoenix Suns

Okogie is eligible as a shooting guard, small forward and utility, with a price tag of $5,200. He is projected for 27 points and his goal is 34, which puts him in the optimal lineup 17% of the time. Okogie is averaging around 0.85 fantasy points per minute and gets a pace-up, competitive matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although he is not a high-scoring player, Okogie makes up for it by contributing to rebounds, assists and steals. With Kevin Durant out of the picture, Okogie is likely to play over 30 minutes, making him a great value pick in a lineup.

2. Eugene Omoruyi, Detroit Pistons

With power forward and center eligibility and a price tag of only $3,800, Omoruyi is projected for 23.5 fantasy points, with a goal of 20.7. He’s in the optimal lineup 19% of the time, assuming he starts and plays 29 minutes. While he averages 0.8 fantasy points per minute, Omoruyi could offer significant value if he starts given the Pistons’ injuries and lack of big men. Omoruyi could potentially provide 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, an assist and a stock in that range. His flexibility as a value play at a low price point makes him an interesting player to watch in the Pistons’ injury report.

1. Nick Richards, Charlotte Hornets

Richards is the clear-cut No. 1 DraftKings NBA DFS pick today. He is projected for 33 fantasy points at a salary of only $5,000, making him a great value option. He is in the optimal lineup 27% of the time and is projected for 30 minutes. With a 1.1 fantasy points per minute, Richards is a better pick than his low salary would suggest. Even though the Hornets are in a pace-down spot against Cleveland, Richards is likely to get standard starter run since there are no other big men on the team. With 12 points, 11 rebounds, an assist and two stocks, Richards is a strong play in DFS today.

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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].