NBA DFS Expert Survey: Friday, November 3rd
Our panel of experts is here to give you their NBA DFS picks for the upcoming slate by answering a handful of questions to help you make crucial lineup-building decisions. Want to know squirrelpatrol’s favorite tournament play? Or Noto’s favorite salary saver? Find out below!
NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Friday, November 3
Which useful trend or statistic stuck out most during your research?
Notorious: Injuries and salaries aside, the three best matchups on the slate are facing the Pacers (2nd in pace, 30th in defensive rating), the Wizards (1st in pace, 28th in defensive rating), and the Bucks (7th in pace, 29th in defensive rating).
meansy53: Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies were 51-31, had the 4th-best Net Rating (4.0; 114.7 Offensive Rating, 110.7 Defensive Rating), and played at a 101.50 pace (8th-fastest). This season, they are 0-5, have the league’s worst Net Rating (-11.2; 102.5 Offensive Rating, 113.7 Defensive Rating), and have played at a 103.90 pace (5th-fastest).
squirrelpatrol: It’s still early, but the three teams that have allowed the most points per game this year – Washington, Indiana, and Milwaukee – are all on the slate. Their opponents – the Heat, Cavs, and Knicks – are seeing relatively small ownership compared to the teams like Portland and OKC that are dealing with injury situations.
eys819: Jalen Williams was the biggest benefactor with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander off the court last season, seeing a 4.5% increase in usage. Josh Giddey led the team in usage (26%) without SGA, but his minutes have been somewhat capped this year (just 28.4 MPG). Williams has a much friendlier price tag and has averaged 32.8 MPG this season.
Bobby Gomes: The Warriors/Thunder game has one of the highest game totals on the slate (228.5) tonight. Both teams are top-7 on the slate in PPG , O-Rating, and Top-8 in pace. Defensively, they both are near the bottom in D-Rating on the slate. With SGA OUT, it will free up some value on the OKC side, and will bump up usage for Josh Giddey, and Jalen WIlliams.
Who is your top overall play (when considering price, matchup, roster construction, etc.) on the board and why?
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