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NBA DFS Projections & Optimizer Picks Today | March 31
High-End Tier
Nikola Jokic ($11,600) is listed as questionable once again but is the highest-projected player if he plays against the Suns. Jokic is projected for 3% ownership, a 37% chance of booming and 6% chance of optimality, per the Stokastic Boom/Bust Tool.
Kristaps Porzingis ($9,500) and the Wizards will once again be without Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal as they take on the Magic. Porzingis is projected for 13% ownership, a 37% chance of booming and 13% chance of optimality.
Mid-Tier
Trendon Watford ($5,900) is questionable to play for the depleted Trail Blazers but has one of the top value scores on the slate if he’s active against the Kings. Watford is projected for 33% ownership, a 34% chance of booming and 24% chance of optimality.
Mark Williams ($5,800) is expected to be rotated back into the starting lineup for the Hornets tonight against the Bulls. Williams is projected for 3% ownership, a 26% chance of booming and 10% chance of optimality.
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Tari Eason ($5,100) has seen a bump in minutes recently and gets a great matchup with the Pistons, who have the third-worst defensive rating in the league. Easton is projected for 21% ownership, a 22% chance of booming and 17% chance of optimality.
Value Tier
John Butler ($3,700) could see significant minutes for the Blazers if Watford misses. Currently, with Watford projected in, Butler is projected for virtually zero ownership, a 21% chance of booming and 13% chance of optimality.
Obi Toppin ($4,000) should see increased opportunities with Julius Randle out. The matchup with the Cavaliers is not ideal, but Jarrett Allen sitting helps. Toppin is projected for 9% ownership, a 14% chance of booming and 13% chance of optimality.
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