FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Happy Pacers Value Day (March 13)

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Top 5 FanDuel NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

Edwards is eligible as both a shooting guard and small forward and is projected to score 47 fantasy points at a cost of $9,000. The optimal lineup includes Edwards 25% of the time. He is in a favorable position to perform well against Atlanta due to the competitive matchup and pace up in nature. The point spread is only 5 points, indicating that the game is expected to be close. Edwards typically plays 36 minutes per night and averages 1.3 fantasy points per minute. He averages 29 real points with a usage rate of 33%, six rebounds, 4.5 assists and over two stocks per game. His great positional eligibility, price and matchup make him a top priority for DFS players looking to build a strong lineup.

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4. Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers

Duarte is eligible as both a shooting guard and small forward and is projected to score 27.5 fantasy points at a cost of $4,400. He is in the optimal lineup 29% of the time, and with multiple key players out for the Pacers, he is expected to play around 30 minutes. He averages approximately 0.9 fantasy points per minute and with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons, who are missing many of their key players, Duarte is in an excellent position to perform well. With an average usage rate of 23%, he averages 16 points, five rebounds, 2.5 assists and a stock per game. His positional eligibility and price make him an attractive option and even at a lower minutes rate, he is expected to be one of the better plays for the day.

3. Josh Okogie, Phoenix Suns

Okogie is a shooting guard and small forward priced at $4,700 on FanDuel. He is projected for 29 fantasy points, with a goal of 30.5, and is in the optimal lineup 32% of the time. Phoenix is in a pace-up spot against Golden State, which will give Okogie a boost in production. He averages 0.9 fantasy points per minute and can score up to 14 points, grab 6.5 boards and record two stocks. Despite a competitive matchup, Okogie is expected to receive standard starter minutes, and his price point and position eligibility make him an attractive option for building lineups.

2. Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers

Nembhard is eligible as both a point guard and shooting guard and is projected to score 33 fantasy points at a cost of $4,900. Nembhard is in the optimal lineup 40% of the time, and with Tyrese Halliburton and T.J. McConnell out for the Pacers, he is expected to see a significant usage bump and assist rate bump. Nembhard averages approximately 1 fantasy point per minute, and he projects for 14 points, 7.5 assists and nearly four rebounds on 21% usage, along with 1.5 stocks. He is priced very affordably for the role he has on the team, particularly in this matchup against the Pistons.

1. Isaiah Jackson, Indiana Pacers

Although he is listed as a power forward, Jackson is expected to start as the center for the Indiana Pacers. At a price of $4,600, Jackson is projected for 34 FanDuel points, with a goal of 30. He has a high optimal lineup rate of 48% and is projected to produce 1.2 to 1.3 fantasy points per minute against the Detroit Pistons. Even with just 26 minutes, he is expected to be one of the best value plays on the slate. He has a usage rate of 20%, with 14 points, eight boards, an assist and three stocks. Jackson is an excellent pick even if he does not start, but if he does, he is the top contender for the day.

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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].