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The Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, and DraftKings and FanDuel have single game NBA DFS contests for this Western Conference primetime matchup. The slate locks at 10:30 P.M. EDT, and below, we'll highlight the best players for both production and value.
Best NBA DFS Picks
LeBron James, SF/PF, Los Angeles Lakers (DraftKings $11.8k, FanDuel $15.5k)
LeBron James has missed several games this year already, but tonight he's probable and should be good to go against Portland. LeBron had a quiet game by his standards on Monday, but he should have a more productive game tonight. The four-time champion is averaging 25.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, and as a Laker, James always seems to dominate the Blazers. Since joining LA, LeBron averages 30.8 points, 8.9 boards, and 8.0 assists versus Portland in 11 games. Tonight, look for James to log around 35 minutes and put up big numbers following his team's buzzer-beat loss to Indiana earlier this week.
Justise Winslow, SF, Portland Trail Blazers (DraftKings $5.2k, FanDuel $9.5k)
Justise Winslow isn't the flashiest player around, but his all-around contributions can't be ignored. The Duke alum isn't a big-time scorer, but he fills up the stat sheet elsewhere. Last night, he tallied 10 points and 13 rebounds, which was his first double-double of the season. Over his past three contests, he's grabbed 31 boards, and he's a solid enough playmaker to rack up assists usually, too. Expect him to play big minutes and have another solid fantasy output tonight.
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Jerami Grant, SF/PF, Portland Trail Blazers (DraftKings $8.4k, FanDuel $13.0k)
Jerami Grant was traded over to Portland this offseason from Detroit, and in Damian Lillard's absence, he's really stepped up. Even when Lillard was healthy, Grant was producing, but over his previous three games, he's averaging 35 points, including a career-high 44 at Madison Square Garden versus the Knicks. Last night, in his team's loss, he tallied two blocks and two steals to go with his 32 points, and tonight he should be active defensively once again. Grant is in such a great scoring groove at the moment that you have to plug him into your lineups tonight.
Other DFS options to consider: Anfernee Simons, PG/SG, Portland Trail Blazers (DraftKings $9.4k, FanDuel $14.0k), Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers (DraftKings $4.8k, FanDuel $7.5k)
$1,000 No Sweat First Bet with FanDuel Sportsbook
