NBA DFS Picks from Awesemo Point + Value Ratings DraftKings I FanDuel

This NBA daily fantasy picks article utilizes Awesemo’s player point projection and value grades to identify the slate’s top potential plays for DraftKings NBA and FanDuel NBA lineups. Be aware of how the plays vary from site to site, often salary and popularity will completely change how a player looks on DraftKings as compared to FanDuel. The value rating takes into account a player’s point-per-dollar performance, while the points grade is a ranking of the fantasy point projection for NBA DFS contests.

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NBA Picks with Awesemo Rankings + Value | Jan. 10

Guard: Dejounte Murray

DraftKings Grades: B, Value A
FanDuel Grades: B, Value A

Dejounte Murray is another by product of the Spurs’ incredibly long history of eyeing and developing talent. Murray and Keldon Johnson make up a new young core for the Spurs, and Murray is showing incredible growth in Gregg Popovich’s scheme. He has improved every year in almost every statistical category and on the defensive side as well. Murray has averaged 1.17 DraftKings points per minute with a 23.8 percent usage rate and 23.6 percent assist rate to start the year. At his current price across the industry, he looks to be in a great spot against a team he just smoked for 51 DraftKings points.

Projected NBA DFS Ownership: DraftKings 25.4% FanDuel 31.5%

Bonus Round: Kyle Lowry – DraftKings 13.1% FanDuel 23.5%

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Forward: Jimmy Butler

DraftKings Grades: B, Value B
FanDuel Grades: B, Value B

Attempting 18 and 19 shots over his last two games, Jimmy Butler has come back from his ankle issue with a vengeance. He plays well on most nights, but against elite competition Butler raises his game to another level. Butler’s statistics are solid as they come thanks to a combination of grit and hustle. He has averaged 1.23 DraftKings points per minute with a 29.7 percent assist rate in 173 minutes of play so far this year. The Heat looks to be at almost full strength, with the only exception being Meyers Leonard nursing a strained left shoulder. That thrusted Kelly Olynyk into spot starts and extra minutes that have resulted in him having solid DFS tournament upside also. Overall, on FanDuel Butler is the filth less expensive of the top options at small forward on the slate, which instantly makes him interesting in tournaments. His ceiling range is boosted by the potential showdown with the Celtics that has historically featured exceptionally close, down-to-the-wire games.

Projected NBA DFS Ownership: DraftKings 22.2% FanDuel 17.8%

Bonus Round: Keldon Johnson – DraftKings 10.8% FanDuel 18.9%

Center: Kelly Olynyk

DraftKings Grades: C, Value C
FanDuel Grades: C, Value B

Spearheaded by early-season injuries, Kelly Olynyk continues to excel with the extra opportunity, producing 1.00 DraftKings points per minute with an 18.1 percent rebounding rate and 17.9 percent usage rate in nine games. For his current role, Olynyk is underpriced across the industry, as he has averaged 26 minutes per contest and played 32 last game while putting up 15 shots. The Celtics rank 19th defensively this season, a step back from previous years, but they are still an overall consistent and solid defensive team. Again, though, Olynyk looks too appealing in this spot and makes for a great tournament option if you are looking to pay down at the position.

Projected NBA DFS Ownership: DraftKings 5.3% FanDuel 15%

Bonus Round: Nikola Jokic – DraftKings 13.8% FanDuel 14.5%

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