Building Blocks: NBA DFS Picks And Values for DraftKings + FanDuel | 9/26

NBA playoff action is underway, and there is NBA DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel. Greg Ehrenberg looks at some NBA DFS Picks to build around for the Saturday, Sept. 26 slate.


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NBA DFS Picks: Value + Stud for Sept. 26

NBA DFS Value Pick: Dwight Howard

DraftKings $4,200, FanDuel $8,000

This is an obvious play, but I am not sure it’s one we can avoid. Even with the high ownership considered, I think Howard is the best per dollar play in this game. On Wednesday, he entered the Lakers’ starting lineup and played his best game of the season. In hindsight, it seems obvious that JaVale McGee never should have played as the starting center ahead of Howard. Not only did Dwight provide excellent fantasy value with 30.75 DraftKings points in 23 minutes, he also played strong defense on Nikola Jokic. He held Jokic to one of his weaker games of the postseason and helped get him into foul trouble. There is even a case to play Howard in the Captain spot to fit in more All-Stars.


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 NBA DFS Stud Pick: LeBron James

DraftKings $12,200, FanDuel $16,000

Anthony Davis went down with what looked like a scary ankle injury during Game 4. Even though he finished the game and played well down the stretch, he’s listed as questionable for tonight’s game. I don’t have much doubt about his status. AD will almost certainly play tonight, but I do have worry that the ankle injury could hamper his effectiveness. If he’s not at full health, the Lakers could lean on LeBron more than usual. I think the health of Davis is the main reason why the Lakers are favored by 5.0 points tonight instead of the normal 6.5-point spread.

If we actually do get the scenario where Davis doesn’t play then James should really smash tonight. When Davis is off the court, LeBron has a 35.2% usage rating this season and scores 1.62 DraftKings points per minute. In addition, I think the Lakers put their foot on the gas tonight. The Nuggets have come from down 3-1 to win each of their first two series and the Lakers stand to benefit from extra rest. With Davis a bit banged up, the Lakers could push to play LeBron a few extra minutes to ensure they close out the series today.

NBA DFS Contrarian Pick: Kyle Kuzma

DraftKings $5,000, FanDuel $8,000

I don’t think Kuzma is good. Not even remotely. He hasn’t taken a single open shot that I have ever felt had a chance to go. Kuzma is nothing more than the famous version of Kevin Knox and Charles Barkley thinks his first name is Carl. With this said, Kuzma might have to play a couple extra minutes tonight if Davis is still feeling ill effects of his twisted ankle as the injury report suggests. Quietly, we actually saw the Lakers lean on Kuzma a bit in Thursday’s win. He put up a 29.9% usage rating during his time on the floor which is by far his highest usage of the playoffs. It’s tough to find a contrarian play with legitimate upside in this game, but I can squint and see a scenario where the stars align for Kevin Knox west.


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Greg is a former stand up comedian who quit telling jokes to pursue a career in the world of DFS. He started playing fantasy sports in 6th grade when Greg and his friends would skip classes to meet in the bathroom for 20 team fantasy basketball drafts. Considering his current career path, it was the best education he could have asked for.

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