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Big night in the NBA with 13 games on the slate. That means you should celebrate the start of the weekend by playing some daily fantasy hoops tonight. A bunch of studs are in action in Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, James Harden, LeBron James, and Chris Paul. There are plenty of value plays at almost every position that will allow you to get one of these guys in your lineup, but which one should you choose?
Chris Paul is the top play at the point guard position as he put up 58 fantasy points on DraftKings last time he faced the Sixers. If this game stays close then Paul is going to have a monster night. However, there are plenty of great plays at the position as Reggie Jackson, Damian Lillard, and Tyreke Evans are all quality options tonight as well. Jordan Clarkson is an amazing value option on DraftKings/FantasyAces, while Zach LaVine will exceed his value across the board because he'll be forced to play huge minutes with Ricky Rubio out. Mario Chalmers is a contrarian GPP option, especially if Dwyane Wade doesn't play, because he's averaging 40 fantasy points per game vs the Hawks this season. Dennis Schroder is good cash game play on DraftKings with Jeff Teague out, but not a fan of his price tag on Fanduel.
The shooting guard position has a couple of great options in DeMar DeRozan, Eric Bledsoe, and Monta Ellis. DeRozan has a great matchup and puts up big numbers whenever Kyle Lowry is out. Bledsoe faces a Portland team that gives up big games to opposing guards. Plus, this game will be close, so Bledsoe will play a lot of minutes. Ellis has destroyed the Spurs this season, but worried that their going to slow him down tonight after his huge game he had vs them a few days ago. What about James Harden? Well, I'm worried about the blowout potential in Houston and he'll have to put up almost 60 fantasy points just to reach value. That is why I'm going to avoid him tonight, despite his high ceiling and phenomenal matchup. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been on a roll recently, and continues to be a good value option with Greg Monroe out. Tony Allen is decent low-tier option as well.
Find it hard to spend money at the small forward position tonight because there some excellent mid-tier options in Andrew Wiggins, Trevor Ariza, and Chandler Parsons. Wiggins is going to play almost entire the game for the injury riddled Timberwolves, so he'll have no problem reaching value. Trevor Ariza consistently gets 30-plus fantasy points and doesn't cost that much. Another guy to target is Chase Budinger, who is a phenomenal value option as he has produced at least 27 fantasy points on FantasyAces in five out of the past six games.
The power forward position is lead by Anthony Davis, who should dominate the Kings tonight. Derrick Favors loses some value now that Gordon Hayward is back, but the Nuggets are a brutal defensive team and this game should be somewhat close. That means he should get close to 40 fantasy points. Markieff Morris is a quality mid-tier option across the board, but especially on DraftKings and Aces because of his reduced price tag. Nerlens Noel has been awesome recently, which makes him a solid GPP option tonight. My concern with playing him in cash games is the fact that a lot of his points comes from blocks and steals, which is always hard to predict. Ryan Kelly continues to be one of the best value options at the position because of his incredibly cheap price tag despite the fact that he has produced at least 27 fantasy points in each of the past two games.
The center position is the best place to spend money at as DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Drummond, Nikola Vucevic, and Brook Lopez are all great options. I prefer Andre Drummond the most though because his price tag is a lot lower than Cousins' despite his ridiculous production vs the Magic this season. Lopez is another phenomenal option as he has been awesome recently and should get even more playing time with Thaddeus Young out. Jonas Valanciunas is a safe mid-tier option for cash games if you're trying to save money at the position. Good luck tonight.
Here is the NBA DFS Playbook for March 27th:
Point Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Reggie Jackson | Pistons | 4,950 | 7,900 | 8,000 | Continues to put huge numbers with Greg Monroe out |
| Jordan Clarkson | Lakers | 4,250 | 6,500 | 5,300 | He's averaging 25 points, 4.5 rebs, 6 ast, 2 blocks, 1.5 steals in the past 2 games |
| Zach LaVine | Wolves | 4,100 | 5,100 | 5,300 | Will have no problem exceeding value while playing huge minutes |
| Greivis Vasquez | Raptors | 3,900 | 3,900 | 4,400 | Good punt play with K. Lowry is out. Also like Lorenzo Brown if Kevin Martin doesn't play |
Shooting Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| DeMar DeRozan | Raptors | 5,350 | 7,700 | 7,800 | Will exceed his value on Aces/FD tonight |
| Monta Ellis | Mavericks | 4,900 | 7,000 | 6,600 | Is averaging 47 FP in 3 games vs the Spurs this season |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Pistons | 4,000 | 5,500 | 5,200 | Has produced at least 34 FP in 3 out of the past 4 games |
| Tony Allen | Grizzlies | 4,000 | 5,100 | 5,300 | Should have no problem reaching value as long as this game stays close |
Small Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Andrew Wiggins | Wolves | 4,700 | 6,000 | 6,500 | Playing huge minutes for the Wolves |
| Trevor Ariza | Rockets | 4,700 | 5,800 | 6,200 | Consistent mid-tier option |
| Chase Budinger | Wolves | 3,800 | 4,700 | 4,500 | Superb value option as long as Kevin Martin doesn't play |
| Kawhi Leonard | Spurs | 5,750 | 8,600 | 8,100 | Should reach 40 FP, but it will be hard for him to exceed value |
Power Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Derrick Favors | Jazz | 5,150 | 7,900 | 8,100 | Must-start on Aces. Like P. Millsap more on DK |
| Ryan Kelly | Lakers | 3,300 | 3,800 | 3,200 | Sensational minimum priced player that is starting for the Lakers |
| Markieff Morris | Suns | 4,750 | 7,000 | 6,400 | Superb mid-tier option that has produced at least 33 FP in 6 out of the past 7 games |
| Nerlens Noel | Sixers | 5,300 | 7,700 | 7,800 | Worried about a blowout, but Noel has produced elite fantasy numbers recently |
Centers
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Andre Drummond | Pistons | 5,950 | 9,300 | 8,600 | Is averaging a whopping 50 FP in 3 games vs ORL this season |
| Brook Lopez | Nets | 5,150 | 7,800 | 7,100 | Great price on Aces/DK as he has produced at least 38 FP in 4 straight games |
| Jonas Valanciunas | Raptors | 4,500 | 6,000 | 5,700 | Safe mid-tier option that will produce about 30 FP |
Player News
Kevin Huerter recorded 10 points (3-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 32 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
“Red Velvet” provided limited production in Wednesday’s defeat, which included a 1-of-4 night from beyond the arc. The three “stocks” were solid, but Chicago needed more from Huerter on a night when the team scored a season-low 90 points. After being traded to the Bulls in early February, Huerter was a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats, spending considerable time in the starting lineup. However, those starts were made possible by injuries to Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones. Huerter has one season remaining on his contract and should be in the rotation. However, a healthy Ball likely pushes him to the bench, especially if the Bulls re-sign Josh Giddey.
Matas Buzelis tallied nine points (4-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 34 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
On the fringes of the Bulls’ rotation for most of the first four-plus months of the season, Buzelis moved into the starting lineup after the Zach LaVine trade in February and retained that role. While the rookie’s fantasy value remained low, he had his moments in his first season with the Bulls. What Buzelis’ value will be next season depends on the moves made during the offseason, most notably Josh Giddey’s restricted free agency and who the Bulls select with their lottery pick. For now, Buzelis is worthy of a late-round flier at best.
Nikola Vucevic accumulated 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
Vucevic’s 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday, with the Bulls center recording his 46th double-double. One of the most surprising players in fantasy basketball, Vooch was a top-20 player in nine-cat formats while sitting just outside the top-30 in eight-cat. Vucevic has been a relatively safe option for most of his time in Chicago, hovering around the top-50. As good as this season was for him fantasy-wise, managers should not go into drafts expecting Vucevic to offer value in 2025-26 on par with this season.
Coby White accounted for 17 points (5-of-20 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in 42 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
One of the league’s hottest players since the All-Star break, White had a rough night in Chicago’s season finale. In addition to shooting 25 percent from the field, he was responsible for a team-worst seven turnovers. The Heat harassed White throughout, one reason why Chicago finished with a season-low point total. White exceeded his Yahoo! ADP (85) in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season, performing one round better in the former. He’ll remain an offensive focal point for the Bulls in 2025-26, which makes him worthy of a middle-round pick in most league formats.
Josh Giddey logged 40 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat, scoring 25 points (9-of-21 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs) with 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers.
Giddey’s first season in Chicago ended disappointingly, despite him recording a double-double. Unsurprisingly, being defended by Bam Adebayo to begin Wednesday’s game was problematic for the Bulls point guard, who was also dealing with a hand injury. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported before the game that Giddey has a torn muscle in his right (shooting) hand, something he’s dealt with for the past month. Losing on Wednesday means he can get that taken care of, and restricted free agency will be interesting. Giddey’s likely raised his value after this season; how much are the Bulls willing to play, especially after handing Lonzo Ball an extension a few months ago? Returning to Chicago would make Giddey a far more valuable player in fantasy basketball than he was with the Thunder.
Andrew Wiggins accumulated 20 points (8-of-20 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in 35 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Bulls.
Wiggins was impactful on both ends of the floor, supplementing Tyler Herro’s 38-point effort with 20 of his own while recording a complete stat line. Since joining the Heat, Wiggins shot nearly 46 percent from the field on 14.8 attempts per game, averaging 19.0 points. While those numbers are solid, the Heat will need more from him to extend their season. Miami visits Atlanta on Friday, with the winner advancing to face one-seed Cleveland in the first round of the playoffs.