DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: Rookies Playing Huge Roles for OKC (April 14)

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5. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

Towns is a power forward and center who is projected for about 48 fantasy points and has a goal of 44.5. He is in the optimal lineup 35% of the time, and with 37 projected minutes, he has a high chance of delivering. He projects for 1.28 fantasy points per minute, 26% usage, 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Although Towns needs to avoid foul trouble, this should be easier without Rudy Gobert on the floor. Towns is expected to dominate against the Oklahoma City team that lacks the defense to stop him. Playing Towns as a power forward is also a huge advantage.

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4. Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder

Priced at only $6,400, Williams is projected for 33 fantasy points, with a goal of 34. He is in the optimal lineup 38% of the time and projects for a whopping 38 minutes. He is expected to deliver around 0.9 fantasy points per minute, 16 points, a little over six rebounds, 3.5 assists and two stocks. He has a good matchup, but the fact that he only qualifies as a power forward minimizes lineup flexibility. Overall, while this pick may be risky, it could pay off in a big way.

3. Caleb Martin, Miami Heat

Martin is listed as a small forward and power forward and is priced at $4,500, which provides some flexibility for lineups. He is projected for 21 fantasy points, an optimal lineup rate of 24% and 0.7 fantasy points per minute. Despite the lower rate, there is potential for Martin to play more than in previous games, especially against opponents like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. The Bulls run many pick-and-rolls, making it likely that Martin will be needed for his defense, possibly leading to 30-plus minutes. While he requires a specific outcome to be valuable, his low price point makes him an attractive option for those looking for a budget pick with potential upside.

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2. Tyler Herro, Miami Heat

Herro is projected for 37.7 points and has a goal of 37.5. He is in the optimal lineup 44% of the time and is eligible as both a point guard and shooting guard. He is expected to play around 37 minutes and is capable of producing over a fantasy point per minute. Despite facing Alex Caruso, Herro is expected to have a steady diet of shots and could get hot against the Bulls in a win-or-go-home playoff game. For his price of $7,100, Herro projects for 21 points, over six rebounds, almost four assists and a stock, making him a valuable pick.

1. Jaylin Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder

At only $4,400, Williams is projected for 24.5 fantasy points and is in the optimal lineup 54% of the time. Although he is a rookie center, Williams played majorly increased minutes in their first knockout game and may play upwards of 32 minutes. Foul trouble is a potential concern, but the Thunder lack other big options besides Dario Saric, who Williams does not play alongside. Williams projects for 8 points, eight rebounds, 2.5 assists and a little over a steal per game. In a pace-up spot, the key here is his potential minutes increase, and Williams is still priced as if he has not yet received.

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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].