FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Jazz Offering Strong Value (March 29)

Get the inside scoop on today’s NBA games with the help of FanDuel NBA DFS expert Josh Engleman. Leveraging his extensive expertise and thorough examination, Engleman has pinpointed the best lineup options to increase your likelihood of a significant victory. Additionally, capitalize on Stokastic’s exclusive resources for NBA DFS and grab their time-limited discount offer of 50% off for your first week or first month!

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5. Kevin Knox, Portland Trail Blazers

Knox is projected for 24.5 points and is in the optimal lineup 19% of the time. Knox is a small forward and power forward and is expected to play 26 minutes against Sacramento. With Portland only having nine active bodies, there is a lot of value in this game. Knox averages 0.9 fantasy points per minute player, and even though the Kings are at full strength, they do not have a very good defense. Knox projects for 14 points, six rebounds, an assist and a stock.

~~4. Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz~~

Despite being highly priced at $8,900, Markkanen is projected for an impressive 46 fantasy points, with a goal of 54, and is in the optimal lineup 19% of the time. He typically plays about 34 minutes per game, and with a huge pace-up spot against the Spurs, who are notoriously weak, he is expected to perform well. With no Rudy Gay, Collin Sexton or Jordan Clarkson, on the floor, Markkanen soaks up the usage, averaging 1.35 fantasy points per minute. He is projected to score 30 real points, with a usage rate of 31%, nine rebounds, two assists, and a stock and a half, making him a solid option.

Update: Lauri Markkanen ruled out.

3. Nassir Little, Portland Trail Blazers

Little is a small forward at a price of $3,700 and projected for 27 fantasy points. He is in the optimal lineup 22% of the time. It is likely that he will be starting and have more minutes than most players, with 29 minutes projected. He can produce around 0.94 fantasy points per minute and projects for 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and 0.5 stocks. He has the same matchup against Sacramento, which is a great opportunity to produce since Portland is missing its top five or six players.

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2. Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah Jazz

Horton-Tucker is a shooting guard and small forward with a projected score of 34.5 points at a price tag of $6,300. He is in the optimal lineup 24% of the time. Horton-Tucker averages a solid 1.25 fantasy points per minute, projected to play for 28 minutes. He is a great option due to his matchup against the Spurs, who are a weak team. With 17 points, 6.5 assists, five rebounds, and a stock and a half projected, Horton-Tucker has the potential to fill up the stat sheet.

1. Drew Eubanks, Portland Trail Blazers

As a power forward and center, Eubanks is projected for 33.5 points and has a goal of 38, and he’s in the optimal lineup 29% of the time. Eubanks is the starting center for the Trail Blazers and should play around 29 minutes. He is a safe pick, as he’s the best option for Portland, with 1.15 fantasy points per minute, a 16% usage rate and projections of 12.5 points and nine rebounds. He also contributes 2.5 assists and 2.5 stocks per game. Playing against Sacramento, Eubanks is likely to look great as long as he stays out of foul trouble.

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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].