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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks and Helper: Sunday 11/12/23

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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks and Helper: Sunday 11/12/23

NBA DFS is easier to predict than baseball or football, it would likely get plenty of votes as the best sport to play on FanDuel. Basketball players usually stick to the same minutes and produce at roughly the same rate. Sounds easy, right? Trust me -- it's not!

As a result, NBA daily fantasy is highly reliant on a player's opportunity, so you'll need to ensure that you're up to date with key injuries. numberFire's projections update up until tip-off to reflect current news. numberFire also has player news updates, and the FanDuel Scout app will send push notifications for pressing updates regarding your players.

In addition to daily projections, numberFire also offers a matchup heat map and a lineup optimizer to help give you an edge.

Here at FanDuel Research, we'll also come at you each day with this NBA DFS primer, which breaks down a few of the day's top plays at each position.

Let's dive into today's main slate on FanDuel.

Team
Opp
O/U
Spread
Implied Total
Injuries
PORLAL220.510105.25Simons, Henderson, Brogdon OUT
DETCHI2197.5105.75Duren OUT / Burks, Ivey questionable
HOUDEN217.54106.75
MINGS220.52109.25Reid, Edwards questionable
SAMIA222.52110.25Jones questionbale
DENHOU217.5-4110.75Murray OUT
GSMIN220.5-2111.25

Guards

Luka Doncic ($12,100): Despite scoring at least 62.2 FanDuel points in his last two appearances, Doncic's salary stands at his second lowest point in November. In a matchup versus a New Orleans Pelicans' defense allowing 47.9 FanDuel points per game to his position, the Mavericks' superstar is second overall with a 54.9 fantasy projection.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($11,200): Oklahoma City's leading scorer has been on fire in his last three games, recording 1.60 FanDuel points and 0.94 real-life points per minute while his salary has somehow decreased by 2.6%. Gilgeous-Alexander ranks fifth overall with a 47.7 fantasy projection against a Phoenix Suns' team 18th in FanDuel points (48.3) allowed per game to point guards.

Stephen Curry ($9,100): At his lowest salary this season, Curry stands third among guards with 43.1 expected FanDuel points despite a tough matchup against a Minnesota Timberwolves unit ranked first in defensive rating.

Kyrie Irving ($8,500): Since his return on November 3rd, Irving is producing 1.26 FanDuel points per minute and a 27.1% usage rate while his salary has moved down by 2.6%. The Mavericks' guard stands fourth among his position in value with a 5.01 rating and a 42.6 fantasy projection.

Cade Cunningham ($7,900): Detroit's young guard has emerged in his third NBA season, producing 1.00 FanDuel points per minute and a team-high 33.2% usage rate. In their last meeting, Cunningham accounted for 25.0 real-life points and 38.8 FanDuel points at a salary 12.6% higher than today's.

Bradley Beal ($7,600): Phoenix's guard looks like he is playing without a strict limit in his last appearance after he logged 31 minutes on Friday. The 30-year old is averaging 1.10 FanDuel points per minute and a 29.2% usage rate since his return.

Shaedon Sharpe ($7,200): In 61 minutes with three key players missing from Portland's rotation, Sharpe is averaging 0.94 FanDuel points per minute and a 27.5% usage rate.

D'Angelo Russell ($6,900): If LeBron James is unable to play through his calf injury, "D-Lo" is producing 1.20 FanDuel points per minute and a 33.0% usage rate.

Skylar Mays ($5,900): After Malcolm Brogdon went down with a hamstring injury, Mays rates as an optimal option in a potential increased role, ranking first among guards in value wiht a 5.71 rating and a 33.7 fantasy projection. In 67 minutes with today's expected rotation, Mays is averaging 0.92 FanDuel points per minute and a 23.8% usage rate.

Kyle Lowry ($5,800): Despite a 7.4% increase to his highest salary this season, Lowry is third among guards with a 5.15 rating and a 29.9 fantasy projection. In 108 minutes with today's current injuries, the veteran is recording 1.00 FanDuel points per minute and a 16.8% usage rate.

Grayson Allen ($5,000): In 30 minutes with Phoenix's current starting five on the floor, Allen has been extremely efficient, accounting for 1.31 FanDuel points per minute and a 17.1% usage rate.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($4,500): At his second lowest salary in November, KCP is second among guards in value with a 5.16 rating and 23.2 fantasy projection. In 151 minutes with Denver's injuries, the veteran has accounted for increased production to 0.81 FanDuel points per minute.

Forwards

Anthony Davis ($11,400): In a great spot versus a Portland Trail Blazers allowing the most FanDuel points (61.7) to centers this season, AD is third overall with 49.5 expected FanDuel points. If Davis becomes the lead option if James is ruled out, the Lakers' big man is averaging 1.26 FanDuel points per minute and a 27.1% usage rate in this split.

Kevin Durant ($10,300): Despite Beal's return this week, Durant has remained his team's top option, ranking first in usage (32.0%) and fantasy production (1.25 FanDuel points per minute). At his second highest salary this month, the 35-year old is fourth overall with a 49.0 fantasy point projection against a Oklahoma City Thunder ranked 17th in defensive rating.

Victor Wembanyama ($8,900): San Antonio's stud rookie has been extremely productive in November despite some inconsistent performances, averaging a robust 1.45 FanDuel points per minute and a 30.5% usage rate.

Jimmy Butler ($8,400): If Miami's star is able to suit up on Sunday after missing their last game for personal reasons, Butler should play an increased role with Tyler Herro ruled out, producing 1.28 FanDuel points per minute and a 27.2% usage rate since last season in this split.

Zion Williamson ($8,100): Since the start of November, Williamson has provided consistent production, recording 1.18 FanDuel points per minute and a 30.8% usage rate while his salary has increased by 3.8% during this time period.

Jerami Grant ($6,800): Even at his second highest salary this season, Grant is fourth among forwards in value with a 5.41 rating and a 36.8 fantasy projection. In a 55 minutes sample size, Portland's forward sees a huge boost to 1.37 FanDuel points per minute and a 35.1% usage rate with today's injuries.

Zach Collins ($6,300): After a 5.9% salary drop, San Antonio's big man is second overall in value with a 5.55 rating and a 35.0 fantasy projection against a Miami Heat allowing 53.9 FanDuel points per game to his position.

Toumani Camara ($4,000): Despite playing in a second unit role, Portland's rookie could be sneaky option for value with a 5.47 rating and a 21.9 fantasy projection.

Centers

Nikola Jokic ($12,500): The Joker is easily today's top option with a 59.1 fantasy projection even in a tough matchup against a Houston Rockets ranked second in FanDuel points (45.6) allowed per game to centers. In 160 minutes with Jamal Murray off the floor this season, Jokic is producing a beast 1.88 FanDuel points per minute and a 32% usage rate.

Bam Adebayo ($9,000): Miami's center has a beast in November, accounting for 1.45 FanDuel points per minute and a 26.9% usage rate while his salary has jumped by 11.1% tso his highest point this season. In a favorable matchup versus a San Antonio Spurs ranked 23rd in points allowed in the paint, Adebayo is sixth overall with a 43.4 fantasy projection.


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The above author is a FanDuel employee and is not eligible to compete in public daily fantasy contests or place sports betting wagers on FanDuel. The advice provided by the author does not necessarily represent the views of FanDuel. Taking the author’s advice will not guarantee a successful outcome. You should use your own judgment when participating in daily fantasy contests or placing sports wagers.

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