NBA DFS Playbook January 7: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
Published: Jan 07, 2023
We have a smaller four-game slate ahead of tonight Saturday, January 7th. The slate is cut by more than half from last night, but do not worry, there is still plenty of star power tonight. This slate features Luka Doncic who is dealing with ankle soreness, and LeBron James, who isn't on the injury report, but the Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back. We also have Lauri Markkanen coming back to Chicago to take on his former team, the Chicago Bulls.
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Pos (Click to sort ascending) | Player (Click to sort ascending) | Matchup (Click to sort ascending) | DK (Click to sort ascending) | DK Pts (Click to sort ascending) | FD (Click to sort ascending) | FD Pts (Click to sort ascending) |
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PG | Luka Dončić | NOP @ DAL Sat 8:00 | 12700 | 66 | 12500 | 64.4 |
There are nights when Luka can carry your lineup to a cash spot when he scores 80-100 fantasy points. Other nights when you pay up for him, he is human and can give you a clunker of a 36 in your lineup like he did in the previous game. I do not love the matchup for Luka in this one with the length the Pelicans can throw at him, but he did have a good game against New Orleans last time. Luka finished with 68 fantasy points in that contest. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | De'Aaron Fox | LAL @ SAC Sat 10:00 | 8600 | 45.4 | 8600 | 44.2 |
Fox has a good matchup in this one against the Lakers. You have no reason not to trust him either, Fox has scored at least 32 fantasy points in 10 straight games. This game will be played in a fast, and that is where Fox really excels in the open court. I love Fox tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | CJ McCollum | NOP @ DAL Sat 8:00 | 8500 | 0 | 8700 | 0 |
Update: McCollum has been ruled out for this one. Look for Jose Alvarado and Devante Graham to fill the void in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Dennis Schröder | ORL @ GSW Sat 8:30 | 5700 | 0 | 5900 | 0 |
Schroder has really played well over the last four games as a complimentary next too Lebron James and Russell Westbrook. Schroder has scored over 25 fantasy points in four straight games. I like his price under 6K in a fast-paced high scoring game. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Coby White | UTA @ CHI Sat 8:00 | 3300 | 16.6 | 4300 | 16 |
I would usually go Ayo Dosunmu in this spot, but his price is up over 4K now. Coby White has seen solid minutes over his last two games with 24 and 28. He has taken most of Goran Dragic's minutes and if Coby can knock down shots tonight, he will be a good value at $3,300. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Ty Jerome | 3700 | 0 | 4900 | 0 | |
Speaking of good value, Ty Jerome screams it. He has played at least 20 minutes in eight straight games, and only failed to score under 15 fantasy points twice. I like him in a solid matchup against Orlando. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Klay Thompson | NOP @ DAL Sat 8:00 | 7900 | 0 | 7900 | 0 |
Klay Thompson has been on an absolute tear recently. He has scored over 40 fantasy points in five straight games. He has also gotten up at least 22 shots in each game as well, including a 37-shot game. Just crazy volume for Thompson recently, and I will ride it tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Jordan Clarkson | UTA @ CHI Sat 8:00 | 7400 | 34.4 | 6900 | 32 |
I normally attack scoring guards when they are playing the Bulls and it usually works out. The Bulls struggle running out to shooters behind the three-point line, and Clarkson could kill them because of it. Clarkson has gotten up at least seven three-pointers in the last three games. However, he did struggle in his last matchup against the Bulls only going 3-for-15 from the floor. That's something to take into account as well. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Donte DiVincenzo | 6000 | 0 | 6300 | 0 | |
Donte has been very solid since being inserted into the starting lineup playing around 33 minutes a night. He has failed to score double-digit game points in three straight games capping his ceiling. If DiVincenzo's shot starts to fall again in this one, he could have a big night and hit about five-times his value. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Malik Beasley | 5200 | 0 | 5300 | 0 | |
I look for Beasley to have another good night tonight after scoring at least 16 game points in three-straight games. In the last meeting against the Bulls, he finished with 26 fantasy points while getting up 11 three-point attempts. I can see Beasley having a big scoring night tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Trey Murphy | NOP @ DAL Sat 8:00 | 4900 | 25.5 | 4700 | 25.1 |
Murphy has been quiet his past six games averaging under 20 fantasy points per game. We have seen Murphy score over 30 fantasy points multiple times this season, and with him struggling recently he will hardly be owned. Murphy could be a sneaky upside play tonight when everyone else is on Naji Marshall tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | LeBron James | LAL @ SAC Sat 10:00 | 10700 | 51.1 | 11400 | 49.6 |
Lebron played 33 minutes last night in a win against Atlanta, and I was surprised to see that he was not on the injury report today for injury management. I am happy he isn't because he has a great matchup against Sacramento. James scored just shy of 60 the last time these two teams met. Both of them like to play fast, so there will be points scored in this game Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | DeMar DeRozan | LAL @ SAC Sat 10:00 | 9000 | 0 | 8800 | 0 |
If you played DeMar DeRozan last night, you were slightly disappointed because it was Zach Lavine who went bananas against the Philadelphia 76ers. DeRozan still chipped in with 30 fantasy points adding six assists and five rebounds but just 12 points, so he somewhat saved his night. I expect DeRozan to get his tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Paolo Banchero | ORL @ GSW Sat 8:30 | 8100 | 41.7 | 8000 | 40.4 |
Banchero is one of my favorite young rookies to watch in the NBA. He seems to be back on track after a few poor shooting performances scoring 47 and 48 fantasy points in his last two games. The last time these two teams met, Golden State had a hard time slowing down Banchero as he had 22 and eight rebounds. I look for Banchero to have another solid game in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Naji Marshall | NOP @ DAL Sat 8:00 | 5000 | 27.7 | 5200 | 27.3 |
With Zion Williamson out, Marshall is the obvious play, but it is the chalky one. Marshall has been great his last two games scoring 29 and 41 fantasy points. He scored a season-high 23 points as well. Let's just not forget that Marshall has burned us before when he had a great matchup against San Antonio and finished with just 15 fantasy points. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Anthony Lamb | ORL @ GSW Sat 8:30 | 4300 | 16.7 | 4800 | 16.3 |
Anthony Lamb has turned himself into dependable wing option in this Warriors rotation. He is averaging over 24 minutes a night and has scored at least 20 fantasy points in three of his last five games. Lamb is a nice dart throw option tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Lauri Markkanen | UTA @ CHI Sat 8:00 | 9300 | 45.5 | 9000 | 43.4 |
Lauri Markkanen has hit another level in his game and is returning to Chicago tonight. He has been back before as a member of the Cavs but this one feels different. The last matchup against the Bulls he posted a 32 and nine rebounds night for 47 fantasy points. He is on the playbook cover for a reason, I expect Lauri to have a big night against the Bulls. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Christian Wood | LAL @ SAC Sat 10:00 | 8000 | 0 | 8100 | 0 |
Wood has played so great since being inserted into the starting lineup for Dallas. He has scored over 20 game points in four of his last six games and over 40 fantasy points in five of his last six. Wood was great against the Pelicans earlier this season going 8-10 from the field for 32 fantasy points. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL @ SAC Sat 10:00 | 5300 | 0 | 5900 | 0 |
Vanderbilt never has a play called for him in this offense, but he is always doing the dirty work. With his price just over 5K he is a value in my eyes. He has scored over 26 fantasy points in four of his last five games and should do so against the Bulls again tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Harrison Barnes | BOS @ SAS Sat 6:00 | 5000 | 0 | 5500 | 0 |
Harrison Barnes is such an underrated fantasy option. He is only 5K on DraftKings and has scored over 30 fantasy points in two straight games and has another juicy matchup in this one against the Lakers. I am a big fan of Barnes tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Patrick Williams | UTA @ CHI Sat 8:00 | 4200 | 20.5 | 5300 | 20.4 |
Patrick Williams looks to be coming into his own for this Bulls team after struggling for most of the season. Williams is playing a ton of minutes and he has been extremely efficient from the floor his last two games scoring 18 and 22 points. Now that we have seen what Williams ceiling can be on a nightly basis, he is worth the $4,200 he is on DraftKings. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Domantas Sabonis | LAL @ SAC Sat 10:00 | 10300 | 48.2 | 10300 | 45.9 |
We thought the thumb injury would slowdown Sabonis and it hasn't. He has scored over 50 fantasy points in four of his last five games as he continues to be a rebounding machine. The halfcourt offense is running through him as well and it is evident with his 6.6 assists per game. If you can afford him, I have no problem paying up for him tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Nikola Vučević | UTA @ CHI Sat 8:00 | 7500 | 37.9 | 8200 | 35.6 |
There probably wasn't a man happier than Nikola Vucevic last night hen Embiid was ruled out. Vuc had a monster game posting a 19/18/10 triple double. Over his last six games Vuc is averaging over 46 fantasy points per game. His price still hasn't quite caught up to his value, so I am playing him in a good matchup against the Jazz. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Jonas Valančiūnas | 6600 | 0 | 6800 | 0 | |
We figured Valanciunas would get more run with front court being depleted but it has stayed about the same. He is still productive averaging over 30 fantasy points per game and he could use his size to an advantage tonight against Dallas. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Thomas Bryant | 6100 | 0 | 6300 | 0 | |
Bryant has been great over his last four games, and I have no problem if you want to ride that wave. He has scored at least 34 fantasy points in four straight games and scored at least 19 game points. He also scored 39 fantasy points the last time these two teams matched up. Play Bryant tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Willy Hernangomez | NOP @ DAL Sat 8:00 | 3800 | 17.9 | 4700 | 17.6 |
Without much value at the center position tonight, Hernangomez may be your best option. He does not play a ton of minutes, as he hasn't eclipsed 18 in seven games, however he is making the most of his minutes. Hernangomez is averaging just shy of 21 fantasy points per game. You will take that from a guy who is priced under 4K on DraftKings. Game Type: CASH & GPP |
Luka Dončić, PG | 12700 , 66 | 66 | 12500 , 64.4 | 64.4 | ||
There are nights when Luka can carry your lineup to a cash spot when he scores 80-100 fantasy points. Other nights when you pay up for him, he is human and can give you a clunker of a 36 in your lineup like he did in the previous game. I do not love the matchup for Luka in this one with the length the Pelicans can throw at him, but he did have a good game against New Orleans last time. Luka finished with 68 fantasy points in that contest. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
De'Aaron Fox, PG | 8600 , 45.4 | 45.4 | 8600 , 44.2 | 44.2 | ||
Fox has a good matchup in this one against the Lakers. You have no reason not to trust him either, Fox has scored at least 32 fantasy points in 10 straight games. This game will be played in a fast, and that is where Fox really excels in the open court. I love Fox tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
CJ McCollum, PG | 8500 , 0 | 0 | 8700 , 0 | 0 | ||
Update: McCollum has been ruled out for this one. Look for Jose Alvarado and Devante Graham to fill the void in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Dennis Schröder, PG | 5700 , 0 | 0 | 5900 , 0 | 0 | ||
Schroder has really played well over the last four games as a complimentary next too Lebron James and Russell Westbrook. Schroder has scored over 25 fantasy points in four straight games. I like his price under 6K in a fast-paced high scoring game. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Coby White, PG | 3300 , 16.6 | 16.6 | 4300 , 16 | 16 | ||
I would usually go Ayo Dosunmu in this spot, but his price is up over 4K now. Coby White has seen solid minutes over his last two games with 24 and 28. He has taken most of Goran Dragic's minutes and if Coby can knock down shots tonight, he will be a good value at $3,300. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Ty Jerome, PG | 3700 , 0 | 0 | 4900 , 0 | 0 | ||
Speaking of good value, Ty Jerome screams it. He has played at least 20 minutes in eight straight games, and only failed to score under 15 fantasy points twice. I like him in a solid matchup against Orlando. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Klay Thompson, SG | 7900 , 0 | 0 | 7900 , 0 | 0 | ||
Klay Thompson has been on an absolute tear recently. He has scored over 40 fantasy points in five straight games. He has also gotten up at least 22 shots in each game as well, including a 37-shot game. Just crazy volume for Thompson recently, and I will ride it tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jordan Clarkson, SG | 7400 , 34.4 | 34.4 | 6900 , 32 | 32 | ||
I normally attack scoring guards when they are playing the Bulls and it usually works out. The Bulls struggle running out to shooters behind the three-point line, and Clarkson could kill them because of it. Clarkson has gotten up at least seven three-pointers in the last three games. However, he did struggle in his last matchup against the Bulls only going 3-for-15 from the floor. That's something to take into account as well. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Donte DiVincenzo, SG | 6000 , 0 | 0 | 6300 , 0 | 0 | ||
Donte has been very solid since being inserted into the starting lineup playing around 33 minutes a night. He has failed to score double-digit game points in three straight games capping his ceiling. If DiVincenzo's shot starts to fall again in this one, he could have a big night and hit about five-times his value. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Malik Beasley, SG | 5200 , 0 | 0 | 5300 , 0 | 0 | ||
I look for Beasley to have another good night tonight after scoring at least 16 game points in three-straight games. In the last meeting against the Bulls, he finished with 26 fantasy points while getting up 11 three-point attempts. I can see Beasley having a big scoring night tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Trey Murphy, SG | 4900 , 25.5 | 25.5 | 4700 , 25.1 | 25.1 | ||
Murphy has been quiet his past six games averaging under 20 fantasy points per game. We have seen Murphy score over 30 fantasy points multiple times this season, and with him struggling recently he will hardly be owned. Murphy could be a sneaky upside play tonight when everyone else is on Naji Marshall tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
LeBron James, SF | 10700 , 51.1 | 51.1 | 11400 , 49.6 | 49.6 | ||
Lebron played 33 minutes last night in a win against Atlanta, and I was surprised to see that he was not on the injury report today for injury management. I am happy he isn't because he has a great matchup against Sacramento. James scored just shy of 60 the last time these two teams met. Both of them like to play fast, so there will be points scored in this game Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
DeMar DeRozan, SF | 9000 , 0 | 0 | 8800 , 0 | 0 | ||
If you played DeMar DeRozan last night, you were slightly disappointed because it was Zach Lavine who went bananas against the Philadelphia 76ers. DeRozan still chipped in with 30 fantasy points adding six assists and five rebounds but just 12 points, so he somewhat saved his night. I expect DeRozan to get his tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Paolo Banchero, SF | 8100 , 41.7 | 41.7 | 8000 , 40.4 | 40.4 | ||
Banchero is one of my favorite young rookies to watch in the NBA. He seems to be back on track after a few poor shooting performances scoring 47 and 48 fantasy points in his last two games. The last time these two teams met, Golden State had a hard time slowing down Banchero as he had 22 and eight rebounds. I look for Banchero to have another solid game in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Naji Marshall, SF | 5000 , 27.7 | 27.7 | 5200 , 27.3 | 27.3 | ||
With Zion Williamson out, Marshall is the obvious play, but it is the chalky one. Marshall has been great his last two games scoring 29 and 41 fantasy points. He scored a season-high 23 points as well. Let's just not forget that Marshall has burned us before when he had a great matchup against San Antonio and finished with just 15 fantasy points. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Anthony Lamb, SF | 4300 , 16.7 | 16.7 | 4800 , 16.3 | 16.3 | ||
Anthony Lamb has turned himself into dependable wing option in this Warriors rotation. He is averaging over 24 minutes a night and has scored at least 20 fantasy points in three of his last five games. Lamb is a nice dart throw option tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Lauri Markkanen, PF | 9300 , 45.5 | 45.5 | 9000 , 43.4 | 43.4 | ||
Lauri Markkanen has hit another level in his game and is returning to Chicago tonight. He has been back before as a member of the Cavs but this one feels different. The last matchup against the Bulls he posted a 32 and nine rebounds night for 47 fantasy points. He is on the playbook cover for a reason, I expect Lauri to have a big night against the Bulls. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Christian Wood, PF | 8000 , 0 | 0 | 8100 , 0 | 0 | ||
Wood has played so great since being inserted into the starting lineup for Dallas. He has scored over 20 game points in four of his last six games and over 40 fantasy points in five of his last six. Wood was great against the Pelicans earlier this season going 8-10 from the field for 32 fantasy points. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
5300 , 0 | 0 | 5900 , 0 | 0 | |||
Vanderbilt never has a play called for him in this offense, but he is always doing the dirty work. With his price just over 5K he is a value in my eyes. He has scored over 26 fantasy points in four of his last five games and should do so against the Bulls again tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Harrison Barnes, PF | 5000 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | ||
Harrison Barnes is such an underrated fantasy option. He is only 5K on DraftKings and has scored over 30 fantasy points in two straight games and has another juicy matchup in this one against the Lakers. I am a big fan of Barnes tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Patrick Williams, PF | 4200 , 20.5 | 20.5 | 5300 , 20.4 | 20.4 | ||
Patrick Williams looks to be coming into his own for this Bulls team after struggling for most of the season. Williams is playing a ton of minutes and he has been extremely efficient from the floor his last two games scoring 18 and 22 points. Now that we have seen what Williams ceiling can be on a nightly basis, he is worth the $4,200 he is on DraftKings. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
10300 , 48.2 | 48.2 | 10300 , 45.9 | 45.9 | |||
We thought the thumb injury would slowdown Sabonis and it hasn't. He has scored over 50 fantasy points in four of his last five games as he continues to be a rebounding machine. The halfcourt offense is running through him as well and it is evident with his 6.6 assists per game. If you can afford him, I have no problem paying up for him tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
7500 , 37.9 | 37.9 | 8200 , 35.6 | 35.6 | |||
There probably wasn't a man happier than Nikola Vucevic last night hen Embiid was ruled out. Vuc had a monster game posting a 19/18/10 triple double. Over his last six games Vuc is averaging over 46 fantasy points per game. His price still hasn't quite caught up to his value, so I am playing him in a good matchup against the Jazz. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
6600 , 0 | 0 | 6800 , 0 | 0 | |||
We figured Valanciunas would get more run with front court being depleted but it has stayed about the same. He is still productive averaging over 30 fantasy points per game and he could use his size to an advantage tonight against Dallas. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
6100 , 0 | 0 | 6300 , 0 | 0 | |||
Bryant has been great over his last four games, and I have no problem if you want to ride that wave. He has scored at least 34 fantasy points in four straight games and scored at least 19 game points. He also scored 39 fantasy points the last time these two teams matched up. Play Bryant tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
3800 , 17.9 | 17.9 | 4700 , 17.6 | 17.6 | |||
Without much value at the center position tonight, Hernangomez may be your best option. He does not play a ton of minutes, as he hasn't eclipsed 18 in seven games, however he is making the most of his minutes. Hernangomez is averaging just shy of 21 fantasy points per game. You will take that from a guy who is priced under 4K on DraftKings. Game Type: CASH & GPP |