The Los Angeles Clippers host the Portland Path Blazers tonight, and DraftKings and FanDuel have single sport NBA DFS contests for this Western Convention Matchup. The slate locks at 10:00 P.M. EDT, and under, we’ll spotlight the very best gamers for each manufacturing and worth.
Greatest NBA DFS Picks
Jusuf Nurkic, C, Portland Path Blazers (DraftKings $8.2k, FanDuel $12.5k)
Jusuf Nurkic has seen a bump in utilization as a consequence of star Damian Lillard’s absence. In eight video games with out Lillard, Nurkic averages 18.1 factors, 10.1 rebounds, and a pair of.9 assists. He additionally averages a mixed 1.7 blocks and steals on this span, and he initiates loads of the offense with Portland’s famous person level guard on the sidelines. Tonight, the Blazers face a Clippers crew with out their two greatest scorers and defenders when wholesome, so count on Nurkic to regulate the glass and be very concerned within the offense.
Ivica Zubac, C, Los Angeles Clippers (DraftKings $8.0k, FanDuel $13.0k)
Ivica Zubac is coming off the very best sport of his profession, the place he recorded 31 factors and 29 rebounds towards the Pacers. This was essentially the most rebounds any participant has grabbed this season up to now, and tonight he’ll look to be simply as dominant once more. With stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George out, in addition to John Wall, Zubac could also be in line to see extra discipline aim makes an attempt as soon as once more. He shot 14-for-17 from the sphere, principally across the rim, so he would not want loads of seems to be towards the basket to be efficient. Whereas Nurkic is a strong defensive heart for Portland, Zubac is a constant rebounder, and it isn’t a fluke that he averages a double-double. Plug within the Croatian large man tonight, probably within the MVP or Captain slot, for dependable manufacturing.
Justise Winslow, Portland Path Blazers (DraftKings $5.0k, FanDuel $8.0k)
With Damian Lillard nonetheless out, Winslow has slotted into the beginning lineup. In his seven begins this 12 months, Winslow has been capable of contribute throughout all classes. He solely averages 8.7 factors as a starter, however his 6.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists are very vital in fantasy, particularly at such an inexpensive wage. He is additionally acquired 32.7 minutes on common in these begins, so count on him to be round that quantity once more. Tonight, plug him in and count on him to get large minutes and replenish the stat sheet as a hustle participant.
