DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: Trae Young Back on Track in Atlanta? (April 21)

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5. Mike Conley, Minnesota Timberwolves

Conley projects for 30.5 points, and his cost is only $5,500. He is a point guard only and appears in the optimal lineup 28% of the time despite being on a tough slate. Conley is expected to play for 35 minutes and possibly more if the game is close. He is a solid per-minute contributor (0.9 fantasy points), and he has an impressive usage rate of 17%. Conley projects for 14 points, just over five assists and almost four rebounds. He is a reliable choice that can fit into any lineup build.

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4. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

Brunson is projected for 42.5 points and has a goal of 41, making him a higher-ceiling point guard pick. Despite the Knicks having a tough matchup against Cleveland, Brunson is expected to play 38 minutes, giving him plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy points. With 1.1 fantasy points per minute and a usage rate of 28%, Brunson is a strong pick at his price point of $7,600. He can contribute in multiple categories, projecting for 24.5 points, six assists, four rebounds and a steal. With the Knicks going all out to win, Brunson has a high ceiling.

3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

Edwards projects for 47 fantasy points, with a goal of 45.5. He is eligible to play both shooting guard and small forward positions, and his price of $8,500 is appealing for his spot. Edwards appears in the optimal lineup 30% of the time, and he has a solid playing time of 39 minutes, which could increase if necessary. Edwards boasts 1.2 fantasy points per minute and has a usage rate of 30%, meaning he is expected to take a lot of shots. In addition, Edwards contributes significantly to other categories, projecting for 27 points, six rebounds, four assists and almost three steals. Edwards is versatile enough to fit in five of the eight, making him a flexible choice.

2. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

Towns is an excellent pick due to his eligibility at both power forward and center and his price of $7,500. He is projected for 42 points, with a goal of 40.5, and he appears in the optimal lineup 30% of the time. With a playing time of 36 minutes, Towns averages 1.15 fantasy points per minute and has a usage rate of 25%. He is a reliable double-double player, projecting for 21 points, 10 rebounds and 3.5 assists, along with a stock and a half. His eligibility as a power forward provides a significant advantage, as it is rare to find such a talented player in that position. Anything over 40 fantasy points is considered a good night for Towns, but he has the potential to go much bigger.

1. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

Young is only priced at $8,400, with a projected 48 points and a goal of 45. He is in the optimal lineup 31% of the time, making him a very good value for his price. As the Hawks head back to Atlanta, this could be the game where he has a big performance. Young is projected to play 37 minutes and averages 1.3 fantasy points per minute, with a usage of 31%. He projects for 25 points and 10 assists, 3.5 rebounds and a potential steal. Young’s price is great, his role is strong and he has upside in terms of minutes.

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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].