NBA DFS Show DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Preview March 8
Published: Mar 08, 2024
NBA DFS Strategy & DraftKings Top Picks 3/8
We have a six-game NBA DFS main slate on Friday, March 8th, on DraftKings and FanDuel. We have elite options hitting the floor with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dejounte Murray, Anthony Edwards, and Jalen Brunson playing. Let's dive into the NBA DFS podcast for 3/8 and break down our top NBA DFS plays of the day. Jon Impemba and James Grande break down the main slate by going position-by-position and bringing an example lineup into the fold at the end. Be sure to check out our NBA DFS projections, powered by FanJections, NBA DFS Lineup Generator, and all of the rest of our NBA DFS content and tools.
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Justin Edwards finished with 11 points (3-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, two three-pointers and five turnovers against the Thunder on Monday.
Edwards had another subpar shooting night, but he was able to contribute a well-rounded stat line on Philly’s loss. Edwards is looking to build off of a productive rookie year, and the 76ers will be looking for him to dominate in Summer League. There’s plenty of room for improvement, but it has been a decent start for him.
Judah Mintz led the 76ers with 21 points (7-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Thunder on Monday.
Before going undrafted in 2024, Mintz spent two seasons at Syracuse and was really productive. He played well for the Blue Coats in the G League this past season, which translated to a roster spot on Philadelphia’s Summer League squad. He played a small role in their first game, but he started with V.J. Edgecombe (thumb) sidelined for this one. He had a spectacular performance, and if he keeps this up, he could earn a two-way deal.
Jalen Hood-Schifino finished with 17 points (6-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, two three-pointers and six turnovers in an 89-78 loss to the Thunder on Monday.
After scoring just six points on Saturday, JHS stepped up on the offensive end with V.J. Edgecombe sidelined with a minor thumb injury. He didn’t replicate his eight assists, and turnovers were an issue, but it was encouraging to see him have a strong scoring performance. He’ll continue to get an opportunity to compete for a roster spot with Philadelphia, though he’ll likely spend most of next season in the G League.
Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 16 points (3-of-11 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks, one three-pointer and five turnovers against the 76ers on Monday.
Mitchell dominated against Memphis on Saturday, and while he didn’t shoot the ball that well in this game, he was still able to contribute plenty of value. The 2024 second-round pick has played really well through two games this summer after a strong rookie season. He’ll have a chance to be part of the OKC rotation next season, and it wouldn’t be shocking if he didn’t play many more games this summer.
Nikola Topic posted a strong line on Monday with 11 points (2-of-13 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and three steals in an 89-78 win over the 76ers on Monday.
Topic didn’t enjoy the same shooting efficiency that he did in his Summer League debut, but he was able to get to the free throw line at a decent rate. However, after turning the ball over seven times on Saturday, he was much cleaner as a playmaker against Philadelphia. He had multiple highlight passes and finishes and showcased plenty of upside, even if he missed most of his shot attempts, including all six of his shots from deep. OKC plays the Jazz on Tuesday, and it would be surprising if Topic played in the second leg of the back-to-back.
Bucks agreed to a contract buyout with Vasilije Micic.
Micic has been traded twice this offseason: once back to Charlotte and then again to Milwaukee after ending last season with the Suns. Now, he’ll be a free agent. Micic had a solid stretch as a streaming option that could provide assists when LaMelo Ball missed time two seasons ago, but the odds of him finding a situation where he can contribute fantasy value next season are low.