NBA DFS Picks For Fanduel 3/26/21

Last night, the lineup fell short of the cash threshold with James Wiseman's miserable performance being the main reason why. For the past couple of days, the slates have been more hectic than usual due to the trade deadline and late injury news, and the slate today is looking like it might be another wild one. In total, there are 11 games on the slate, which in turn means that my player pool will be relatively large. We are still waiting on a lot of news, so expect the top plays and core to possibly change. As I say everyday, the top plays and my lineup core can change with injury or rest news, so make sure to stay up to date. Let's dive into the breakdown of the NBA main slate on Fanduel today!

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Top Play:

James Harden - $11,300:

With James Harden being active to play tonight, he is my favorite play of the slate. Harden is going to get all the looks he could possibly want with no Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant still, and should be able to feast on a bad Detroit team. In his last six games, he has played over 38 minutes in all but one, and scored over 53 FD points in each of those games where he saw 38+. With other excellent options such as Giannis and Jokic at the top, James Harden isn't a lock, but he is my favorite high-priced play.

Best Value:

Jalen Brunson - $4,800:

Luka Doncic has been ruled out for tonight's contest, which means that Jalen Brunson will draw the start. Jalen Brunson's production has dwindled as of late due to a decrease in his minutes, but he has been extremely productive when on the court. I think it is likely that he plays 30+ minutes tonight, and even if he only plays around 25, he should be able to reach value at just $4,800. Jalen Brunson will be very high owned, but he is my lock of the day.

Main Player Pool:

Point Guard:

John Wall - $8,200

Kendrick Nunn - $5,500 (if Jimmy Butler is ruled out)

Jalen Brunson - $4,800

Other great plays: Trae Young - $8,700, Kyle Lowry - $7,300, Kemba Walker - $6,800, Malcolm Brogdon - $6,500, Jordan Poole - $6,200, Mike Conley - $5,800 (replace Kendrick Nunn as a top play if Jimmy Butler is in), Michael Carter-Williams - $5,500 (projects very well, but I don't trust him), Hamidou Diallo - $4,100, Kira Lewis - $3,500 (punt), Anfernee Simons - $3,500 (punt)

Shooting Guard:

James Harden - $11,300

C.J. McCollum - $7,500

Tyler Herro - $5,200 (better if Jimmy Butler is ruled out)

Other great plays: Fred VanVleet - $8,000, Anthony Edwards - $7,600, Collin Sexton - $7,300 (if he plays), Andrew Wiggins - $6,800, Marcus Smart - $5,700, Tim Hardaway Jr. - $5,400, Nickeil Alexander-Walker - $5,300 (replace Tyler Herro as a top play if Jimmy Butler plays), Devonte' Graham - $5,100, Josh Jackson - $4,800, Eric Bledsoe - $4,500, Chasson Randle - $4,000, Wayne Ellington - $3,500 (punt), Rodney McGruder - $3,500 (punt)

Small Forward:

Gordon Hayward - $7,000

Josh Richardson - $5,200

Dorian Finney-Smith - $3,900

Other great plays: Jimmy Butler - $9,300 (if he plays), Jaylen Brown - $8,000, Kevin Porter Jr. - $6,800 (if he plays), Michael Porter Jr. - $6,500, Carmelo Anthony - $5,200, James Ennis - $5,000, Cedi Osman - $3,700 (a top play if Collin Sexton is ruled out), Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot - $3,500 (punt if he starts)

Power Forward:

Giannis Antetokounmpo - $11,100

Kristaps Porzingis - $7,500

Maxi Kleber - $3,800

Other great plays: Zion Williamson - $8,300, Jerami Grant - $7,300, Draymond Green - $7,000, PJ Washington - $6,000, Jae'Sean Tate - $5,400, Nicolas Claxton - $4,900, Jeff Green - $4,600, Isaiah Stewart - $4,100

Center:

Nikola Jokic - $10,500

Robert Williams - $6,000

Mo Bamba - $4,600

Other great plays: Bam Adebayo - $8,000 (better if Jimmy Butler is ruled out), Clint Capela - $8,000, Christian Wood - $7,700, Jarrett Allen - $6,700, Myles Turner - $5,700

Core/Lineup:

As of now, my core is Jalen Brunson ($4,800), James Harden ($11,300), and Dorian Finney-Smith ($3,900).

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