FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Play-In Slate Great Spot for Versatile Wings (April 12)

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Top 5 FanDuel NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls

Caruso is eligible for both point guard and shooting guard and is projected to score 19.5 points, with a goal of 23 points. Caruso is in the optimal lineup 48% of the time, and with a projected 26 minutes, he averages 0.75 point per minute. Although not a stat monster, Caruso has a 12% usage rate and is expected to score 6 points, grab 3.5 rebounds, dish out three assists and get two stocks. With the Bulls underdogs against the Toronto Raptors, the game could get ugly, but Caruso’s $4,200 salary makes him a good value play.

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4. Herbert Jones, New Orleans Pelicans

Jones is a shooting guard and small forward with great flexibility. He is projected for 32 points at a price of $6,000, and he is in the optimal lineup 48% of the time. With expected massive minutes of at least 38 and potentially upwards of 40 if the game is ultra-competitive, Jones is a reliable option. He projects for 0.85 fantasy points per minute, 15% usage, 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and three stocks, including two steals. On FanDuel, his steals are worth 3 points, which makes him a particularly valuable player to have in lineups.

3. Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder

Dort is a shooting guard and small forward projected to score 29.5 fantasy points, with a goal of 29.5. He is in the optimal lineup 50% of the time. Dort is expected to play around 38 minutes and score at a rate of 0.8 fantasy points per minute. With 14.5 points on 19% usage, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and a stock and a half, Dort seems like a good pick against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has a better matchup here, as the Pelicans lack strong wing defense and rim protection. Overall, Dort is a solid play in the same price range as Jones, and choosing between the two may come down to preference or playing them both.

2. Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder

As a point guard and shooting guard, Giddey is projected for 44 fantasy points, with the goal set at 41.5. He is in the optimal lineup 53% of the time, expected to play for 38 minutes and generate 1.15 fantasy points per minute. Stokastic has him for 19 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, which indicates he is in range of a triple-double, along with a stock and a half. Giddey is expected to play a significant role in this game, and with the added flexibility, he is an excellent option for fantasy players looking for a reliable, high-scoring player.

1. Larry Nance Jr., New Orleans Pelicans

With power forward and center eligibility, Nance is projected for 19.5 points at a price of $4,100, with a goal of 22.5. He is in the optimal lineup 63% of the time. In a position where he is closing games for the Pelicans, he is projected to get 0.9 fantasy points per minute, 6.6 rebounds, two assists, and a stock and a half. There’s a pace up here against Oklahoma City, which could favor his style of play. Nance has been brought to the Pelicans for these types of competitive minutes at the end of games and in playoff scenarios. Although he may not be able to handle many additional minutes, if he can reach 20, he will be a good pick.

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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].