FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Bennedict Mathurin's Usage Climbing (March 31)

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Top 5 FanDuel NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Sandro Mamukelashvili, San Antonio Spurs

Mamukelashvili is a solid FanDuel NBA DFS pick as a power forward and center priced at $5,300. He is projected for 29.5 points, with a goal of 39.5, and is in the optimal lineup 17% of the time. With some key players potentially out, Mamukelashvili is expected to get around 28 minutes, during which he averages 1.05 fantasy points per minute. He is projected for 12 points, nine boards, 2.5 assists and a stock in a pace-up spot against Golden State. Despite the Spurs being 16-point underdogs, Mamukelashvili’s eligibility at two positions and his low price make him an attractive point-per-dollar play.

4. Killian Hayes, Detroit Pistons

Hayes is projected for 32.5 fantasy points and has a goal of 44.5 points, making him a good pick for the optimal lineup, with a frequency of 17%. Hayes is expected to have a good matchup against Houston, which is a team with a similarly poor record. Given his role, Hayes is expected to play around 33 minutes, with a 22% usage rate. His expected stat line is 14 points, seven assists, four boards and two stocks. To have an outstanding day, he would need to exceed 40 points. Nevertheless, Hayes looks good, as he is reasonably priced and his matchup and role are favorable.

3. Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana Pacers

As a shooting guard and small forward, Mathurin comes at a reasonable price tag of $6,000 and is projected for 33.43 fantasy points, making him part of the optimal lineup 19% of the time. Mathurin has been playing big minutes and has even moved into the starting lineup, with a usage rate of 29% ahead of this matchup against Oklahoma City. He’s close to a fantasy point per minute, and he’s the one who gets the most usage, making him a valuable pick. Against the Thunder, Mathurin is projected for 23 real points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and a stock, making him an excellent option at his position and price point.

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2. Drew Eubanks, Portland Trail Blazers

Eubanks is listed at $5,600 and projected to score 31 points, with a goal of 41 points and a spot in the optimal lineup 19% of the time. While Eubanks is only given 28 minutes, he could see more if necessary. He is a consistent 1.1 fantasy points per minute and has the potential for 11 points, 8.5 rebounds, three assists and two stocks against the Kings. Additionally, Eubanks’ eligibility at the power forward position adds to the flexibility of a DFS lineup, making him a strong option for FanDuel players.

1. Matisse Thybulle, Portland Trail Blazers

While he may not be the top pick come lock time, Thybulle is a good option to fill a position that is often difficult to fill. Thybulle is projected to score around 26 fantasy points, with a goal of 36, and he is in the optimal lineup about 21% of the time. He is expected to play around 30 minutes in the matchup against the Kings, who have a weak defense, and Thybulle is known for his defensive stats. He averages 0.85 points per minute and is expected to record 10 points, four boards, two assists and three stocks. While there may be better value options available by lock, Thybulle is a solid choice for filling out lineups.

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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].