Before we dive into the Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Franz Wagner, Forward, Orlando Magic $10,800

Orlando forward Franz Wagner has certainly been a key contributor to the Orlando Magic offense this season. Let’s review Wagner’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 15 games that Franz Wagner has played for the Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wagner is averaging 23.2 points. 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.7 steals a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 15 games that forward Franz Wagner has played for the Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wagner is averaging an impressive 42.4 Draftkings points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

More recently, in the Orlando Magic’s 119-118 win over the Los Angeles Lakers two days ago, Franz Wagner played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Wagner compiled a massive 37 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, and four two steals the Magic’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Franz Wagner at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Tobias Harris, Power Forward, Detroit Pistons $7,600

Talented Pistons power forward Tobias Harris has been the leader in the paint that the Detroit Pistons have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Harris’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 15 games that Tobias Harris has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harris is averaging 24.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaden Ivey, Guard (Detroit Pistons) $8,200: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,000.

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Before we dive into the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $10,800

In my opinion, point guard James Harden has been the driving force behind the Los Angeles Clippers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 14 games that James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a robust 48.1 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Clippers 116-105 win over the Utah Jazz three days ago, James Harden certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Harden amassed 20 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks, and two steals in the Clippers victory over the Utah Jazz.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Los Angeles Clippers win over the Utah Jazz just mentioned, James Harden compiled a whopping 54.5 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

It is noteworthy that the Los Angeles Clippers have announced that Los Angeles forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of this evening’s game due to a knee injury. In my opinion, the absence of Leonard should open up more offensive opportunities for James Harden.

In summary, I think Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing James Harden at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Ivica Zubac, Center, Los Angeles Clippers $8,600

In addition to point guard James Harden, center Ivica Zubac been an essential part of the Los Angeles Clippers lineup this season. Let’s review Zubaz’s recent statistical game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 14 games that center Ivica Zubac played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Zubac is averaging a respectable 15.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.8 a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): DeMar DeRozan, Forward (Sacramento Kings) $9,200: De’Aaron Fox, Point Guard (Sacramento Kings) $11,000.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Houston Rockets game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $13,000

How important has forward Giannis Antetokounmpo been to the Milwaukee Bucks success this season? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 12 games that Antetokounmpo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Antetokounmpo is averaging a massive 61.1 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks 127-120 win over the Detroit Pistons five days ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Antetokounmpo accumulated a whopping 59 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and two steals in the Bucks victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Examining the data just presented more closely, Giannis Antetokounmpo compiled a massive 97.5 DraftKings points in the Milwaukee Bucks victory over the Detroit Pistons.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Fred VanVleet, Point Guard, Houston Rockets $8,000

In my opinion, point guard Fred VanVleet has been the leader in the backcourt that the Houston Rockets have needed to win games this season.

In the 13 games that Fred VanVleet has played for the Houston Rockets in the 2024 NBA regular season, VanVleet averaged a robust 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals a game.

In summary, I fully expect Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Alperen Sengun, Center (Houston Rockets) $9,000: Brook Lopez, Center (Milwaukee Bucks) $6,600: Pat Connaughton, Shooting Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $3,600.

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Before we dive into the Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this afternoon’s Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Captain-Bam Adebayo, Center, Miami Heat $10,600

How important has center Bam Adebayo been to the Miami Heat’s success on the offensive side of the basketball this season? Let’s review Adebayo’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 11 games that center Bam Adebayo played for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA regular season, Adebayo averaged a robust 16.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 2.1 steals a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 11 games that center Bam Adebayo has played for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA regular season, Adebayo is averaging an impressive 41.5 Draftkings points a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams played earlier in the season. Who prevailed? How did Bam Adebayo play in the game. In the Miami Heat’s victory over the Indiana Pacers two days ago, Bam Adebayo compiled a massive 65.8 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Bam Adebayo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Tyler Hero, Guard, Miami Heat $9,800

In addition to Bam Adebayo, guard Tyler Hero has certainly been a key contributor to the Miami Heat’s offense this season. Let’s review Hero’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 11 games that Tyler Hero has played for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA regular season, Hero is averaging 24.5 points. 5.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 0.6 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Tyler Hero to continue his outstanding play in this afternoon’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,000: Pascal Siakam, Forward (Indiana Pacers) $9,800: T.J. McConnell, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $4,600.

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Before we dive into the Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Lauri Markkanen, Forward, Utah Jazz $8,400

How important was forward Lauri Markkanen to the Utah Jazz’s success on the offensive side of the basketball last season? Let’s review Markkanen’s statistical data from the 2023 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 55 games that Lauri Markkanen played for the Utah Jazz in the 2023 NBA regular season, Markkanen averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Markkanen played last season, let’s turn our attention to the 2024 season. In the eight games that Lauri Markkanen has played for the Utah Jazz in the 2024 NBA regular season, Markkanen averaged 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 0.7 steals a game.

More recently, in the Utah Jazz’s 111-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs eight days ago, Lauri Markkanen played exceptionally well. Markkanen compiled an impressive 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in Utah’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Utah’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs just mentioned, Markkanen accumulated 38.5 Draftkings points.

Earlier today, the Utah Jazz listed Lauri Markkanen as questionable for this evening’s NBA regular season game. Keep that in mind as you construct your DFS lineups for tonight’s slate.

In summary, I think Lauri Markkanen is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

De’Aaron Fox, Point Guard, Sacramento Kings $9,400

Point guard De’Aaron Fox has been the leader in the backcourt that the Sacramento Kings have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Fox’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 13 games that De’Aaron Fox has played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA regular season, Fox has averaged 27.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.8 steals a game.

I fully expect De’Aaron Fox to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s matchup with the Utah Jazz.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Keegan Murray, Power Forward (Sacramento Kings) $7,400: Keyonte George, Point Guard (Utah Jazz) $8,400: Collin Sexton, Shooting Guard (Utah Jazz) $6,800.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,400

Los Angeles forward LeBron James was the leader that the Los Angeles Lakers needed to advance to the NBA playoffs last season. Let’s take a look at James’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 71 games that LeBron James played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA regular season, James averaged a massive 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how LeBron James played last season, let’s turn our attention to 2024. In the 12 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James has averaged an impressive 52.8 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Lakers 116-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers eight days ago, LeBron James played exceptionally well. More specifically, James compiled a whopping 21 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, and three blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Lakers victory over the Philadelphia 76ers just mentioned, LeBron James tallied a massive 66.1 Draftkings points.

For the specific reasons just noted, I am backing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Anthony Davis, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,600

In addition to LeBron James, Lakers forward Anthony Davis was a key contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers success on the offensive side of the basketball last season.

In the 76 games that Anthony Davis played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA regular season, Davis averaged a rather impressive 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.3 blocks a game.

How is Anthony Davis playing this season? In the 11 games that Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, Davis has averaged 31.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 steals a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Brandon Ingram, Guard (New Orleans Pelicans) $10,400: Brandon Boston Jr., Point Guard (New Orleans Pelicans) $8,000.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this afternoon’s Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $12,800

How important was forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Milwaukee Bucks success last season? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 73 games that Giannis Antetokounmpo played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2023 NBA regular season, Antetokounmpo averaged a robust 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Antetokounmpo played last season, let’s shift our focus to 2024. In the 11 games that Antetokounmpo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Antetokounmpo is averaging a massive 60.6 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks 127-120 win over the Detroit Pistons three days ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Antetokounmpo accumulated a whopping 59 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and two steals in the Bucks victory over the Detroit Pistons.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

LaMelo Ball, Point Guard, Charlotte Hornets $11,200

Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball been the driving force behind the Charlotte Hornets success on the offensive side of the basketball this season.

In the 11 games that LaMelo Ball has played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Ball has averaged an impressive 29.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.4 steals a game.

In summary, I fully expect talented Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball to continue his outstanding play in this afternoon’s NBA regular season game matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this afternoon (Draftkings price noted): Brandon Miller, Point Guard (Charlotte Hornets) $8,000: Brook Lopez, Center (Milwaukee Bucks) $8,400: Pat Connaughton, Shooting Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $4,400.

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Before we dive into the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Stephen Curry, Guard, Golden State Warriors $10,400

Golden State guard Stephen Curry was the leader in the backcourt that the Golden State Warriors needed to advance to the 2023 NBA playoffs. Let’s take a look at Curry’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 74 games that Stephen Curry played for the Golden State Warriors in the 2023 NBA regular season, Curry averaged a rather impressive 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Curry played in 2023, let’s shift our focus to this season. In the ten games that Stephen Curry has played for the Golden State Warriors in the 2024 NBA regular season, Curry is averaging a whopping 44.9 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Golden State Warriors 120-1117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks three days ago, Stephen Curry certainly played at a high level. Curry accumulated 37 points, six rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and one steal in the Warriors win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Warriors win over the Mavericks just mentioned, Golden State guard Stephen Curry tallied a massive 64.5 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Stephen Curry is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Draymond Green, Forward, Golden State Warriors $7,200

In addition to Stephen Curry, forward Draymond Green has been a key contributor to the Golden State Warriors offense this season. Having stated that, how has Green played from a statistical standpoint in 2024? In the ten games that Draymond Green has played for the Warriors in the 2024 NBA regular season, Green has averaged a respectable 27.4 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaren Jackson Jr., Power Forward (Memphis Grizzlies) $9,600: Buddy Hield, Guard (Golden State Warriors) $7,000: Andrew Wiggins, Guard (Golden State Warriors) $6,000.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,200

Los Angeles forward LeBron James was the leader that the Los Angeles Lakers needed to advance to the NBA playoffs last season. Let’s take a look at James’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 71 games that LeBron James played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA regular season, James averaged a massive 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how James played in 2023, let’s turn our attention to this season. In the 11 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James has averaged a robust 52.4 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Lakers dominating 128-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies two days ago, LeBron James played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. James compiled 35 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists, and one steal in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Lakers win over the Grizzlies just mentioned, LeBron James tallied a whopping 76.5 Draftkings points.

In summary, I think Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing LeBron James at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,400

How important has San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama been to the Spurs this season? Let’s take a look at Wembanyama’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 12 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a massive 49.5 Draftking points a game.

Four days ago, in the San Antonio Spurs 116-96 win over the Sacramento Kings, Victor Wembanyama certainly played at a high level. Wembanyama compiled 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and one steal in the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $8,200: Chris Paul, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $7,600: D’Angelo Russell, Point Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $6,400.

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Before we dive into the Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Luka Doncic, Guard, Dallas Mavericks $13,000

Dallas guard Luka Doncic was the leader in the backcourt that the Dallas Mavericks needed to advance to the 2023 NBA Finals. Let’s take a look at Doncic’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 70 games that guard Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023 NBA regular season, Doncic averaged a rather impressive 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Luka Doncic played in 2023, let’s shift our focus to this season. In the 11 games that Doncic has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Doncic has averaged a whopping 54.7 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Dallas Mavericks dominating 119-99 win over the Chicago Bulls seven days ago, Luka Doncic played exceptionally well. More specifically, Doncic accumulated 27 points, seven rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals in the Dallas Mavericks victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Mavericks win over the Chicago Bulls just mentioned, Luka Doncic tallied a robust 63.8 Draftkings points.

In summary, I think talented Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Luka Doncic at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kyrie Irving, Guard, Dallas Mavericks $10,400

In addition to Luka Doncic, guard Kyrie Irving has been a key contributor to the Dallas Mavericks offense this season. Having stated that, how well has Irving played from a statistical standpoint in 2024? In the 11 games that Kyrie Irving has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Irving has averaged 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.5 steals a game.

In summary, I fully expect talented Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Keyonte George, Point Guard (Utah Jazz) $7,400: Lauri Markkanen, Forward (Utah Jazz) $8,800: Collin Sexton, Shooting Guard (Utah Jazz) $8,000.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,000

Los Angeles forward LeBron James was the leader that the Los Angeles Lakers needed to advance to the NBA playoffs last season. Let’s take a look at James’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 71 games that LeBron James played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA regular season, James averaged a massive 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how James played in 2023, let’s turn our attention to this season. In the ten games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James has averaged a robust 50.1 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Lakers 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors 12 days ago, LeBron James played exceptionally well. More specifically, James compiled a whopping 27 points, six rebounds, ten assists, and one steal in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Raptors.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Lakers victory over the Raptors, LeBron James tallied a massive 55.5 Draftkings points.

For the specific reasons just noted, I am backing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Anthony Davis, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,200

In addition to LeBron James, Lakers forward Anthony Davis was a key contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers success on the offensive side of the basketball last season.

In the 76 games that Anthony Davis played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA regular season, Davis averaged a rather impressive 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.3 blocks a game.

How is Anthony Davis playing this season? In the nine games that Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, Davis has averaged 31.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 steals a game.

Earlier today, the Los Angeles Lakers listed Anthony Davis as questionable for tonight’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct DFS lineups for this Draftkings NBA Showdown slate.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaren Jackson Jr., Power Forward (Memphis Grizzlies) $8,800: Scottie Pippen Jr., Point Guard (Memphis Grizzlies) $7,800.

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Before we dive into the Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jordan Poole, Guard, Washington Wizards $9,200

Washington guard Jordan Poole has been a key contributor to the Washington Wizards offense this season. Let’s review Poole’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the nine games that Jordan Poole has played for the Washington Wizards in the 2024 NBA regular season, Poole is averaging 20.1 points. 2.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Golden State Warriors 125-112 win over the Washington Wizards nine days ago, Jordan Poole certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Poole compiled 24 points, one rebound, three assists, three steals, and four blocks in the Golden State Warriors victory over the Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Golden State Warriors victory over the Wizards, Jordan Poole tallied an impressive 44.3 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

For the specific reasons noted, I am backing Washington Wizards point guard Jordan Poole at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $11,800

How important has San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama been to the Spurs this season? Let’s take a look at Wembanyama’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the nine games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a massive 47.5 Draftking points a game.

Two days ago, in the San Antonio Spurs 116-96 win over the Sacramento Kings, Victor Wembanyama played exceptionally well. More specifically, Wembanyama compiled 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and one steal in the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Carlton Carrington, Point Guard (Washington Wizards) $6,800: Chris Paul, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $7,600.

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Before we dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder $12,600

Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the in the backcourt that the Oklahoma City Thunder needed to advance to the NBA playoffs last season. Let’s take a look at Gilgeous-Alexander’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 75 games that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA regular season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged a robust 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in 2023, let’s shift our attention to this season. In the 11 games that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA regular season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 27.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Two days ago, in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Gilgeous-Alexander compiled a whopping 45 points, three rebounds, nine assists, five steals, and two blocks in the Thunder’s victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Thunder’s victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated a massive 77.8 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Brandon Ingram, Forward, New Orleans Pelicans $11,600

In the 11 games that Brandon Ingram has played for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024 NBA regular season, Ingram is averaging a robust 40.1 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Brooklyn Nets 107-105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans two days ago, Brandon Ingram played exceptionally well. Ingram tallied 24 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and one steal in the Brooklyn Nets victory over the Pelicans.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Nets win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Brandon Ingram tallied 44.8 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Brandon Boston Jr., Guard (New Orleans Pelicans) $8,800: Yves Missi, Center (New Orleans Pelicans) $6,400.

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Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $10,000

How important was forward Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers success on the offensive side of the basketball last season? Let’s review Siakam’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 41 games that forward Pascal Siakam played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2023 NBA regular season, Siakam averaged a robust 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Siakam played in 2023, let’s shift our focus to this season. In the ten games that Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Siakam is averaging a massive 37.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers 134-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks seven days ago, Pascal Siakam certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Siakam accumulated 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists in the Pacers victory over the Dallas Mavericks. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Pascal Siakam at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Franz Wagner, Forward, Orlando Magic $11,000

Orlando forward Franz Wagner has certainly been a key contributor to the Orlando Magic offense this season. Let’s review Wagner’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 12 games that Franz Wagner has played for the Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wagner is averaging 20.9 points. 5.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.5 steals a game.

More recently, in the Orlando Magic’s 114-89 victory over the Charlotte Hornets last night, Franz Wagner played exceptionally well. Wagner compiled 32 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals in the Cavaliers victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,600: Jalen Suggs, Point Guard (Orlando Magic) $9,800: T.J. McConnell, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $5,200.

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Before we dive into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,800

New York point guard Jalen Brunson was the leader in the backcourt that the New York Knicks needed to advance to the NBA playoffs last season. Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 77 games that Jalen Brunson played for the New York Knicks in the 2023 NBA regular season, Brunson averaged a massive 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 0.9 steals a game.

Now that we have determined how Harden played in 2023, let’s shift our focus to this season. In the seven games that Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 39.7 Draftkings points a game.

Two days ago, in the Indiana Pacers 132-121 win over the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Brunson tallied 33 points, six rebounds, and ten assists in the Indiana Pacers victory over the New York Knicks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Pacers win over the Knicks just mentioned, Jalen Brunson compiled a whopping 56 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

For the specific reasons just noted, I am backing Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $9,600

How important has center Karl Anthony Towns been to the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season? Let’s review Towns recent game data to answer that question.

In the nine games that center Karl Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns averaged an impressive 24.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks a game.

More recently, in the New York Knicks dominating 116-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks four days ago, Karl Anthony Towns played exceptionally well. Towns compiled 32 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists in the New York Knicks victory over the Bucks.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Joel Embiid, Center (Philadelphia 76ers) $11,400: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $7,600.

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Before we dive into the Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Lauri Markkanen, Forward, Utah Jazz $9,400

How important was forward Lauri Markkanen to the Utah Jazz’s success on the offensive side of the basketball last season? Let’s review Markkanen’s statistical data from the 2023 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 55 games that Lauri Markkanen played for the Utah Jazz in the 2023 NBA regular season, Markkanen averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Markkanen played in 2023, let’s turn our attention to this season. In the six games that Lauri Markkanen has played for the Utah Jazz in the 2024 NBA regular season, Markkanen averaged 16.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 0.8 steals a game.

More recently, in the Memphis Grizzlies 126-124 win over the Utah Jazz last month, Lauri Markkanen played exceptionally well. Markkanen compiled a whopping 35 points, nine rebounds, and two assists in the Grizzlies victory over the Utah Jazz.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Grizzlies victory over the Utah Jazz just mentioned, Markkanen accumulated 50.3 Draftkings points a game.

In summary, I think Lauri Markkanen is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Devin Booker, Guard, Phoenix Suns $10,800

Talented Suns guard Devin Booker has been the leader in the backcourt that the Phoenix Suns have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Booker’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the ten games that Devin Booker has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Booker has averaged 23.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.1 steals a game.

It should be noted that Suns forward Kevin Durant has been officially ruled out of tonight’s game due to injury. In my opinion, the absence of Durant in the Suns lineup should open up more offensive opportunities for Devin Booker.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Bradley Beal, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $9,000: Keyonte George, Point Guard (Utah Jazz) $8,400: Collin Sexton, Shooting Guard (Utah Jazz) $7,400.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $11,200

How important was forward Jayson Tatum to the Boston Celtics success on the offensive side of the basketball last season? Let’s take a look at Tatum’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 74 games that Jayson Tatum played for the Boston Celtics in the 2023 NBA regular season, Tatum averaged a robust 26.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, one steal, and 0.6 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Tatum played in 2023, let’s shift our focus to this season. In the 11 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging an impressive 53.2 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Boston Celtics 113-107 win over the Milwaukee Bucks two days ago, Jayson Tatum played exceptionally well. More specifically, Tatum accumulated 31 points, 12 rebounds, and ten assists in the Celtics victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Celtics victory over the Bucks just mentioned, Tatum compiled 56.1 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

It is noteworthy that the Boston Celtics have listed Jayson Tatum as questionable for tonight’s game on the team’s official injury report. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $9,200

In addition to Jayson Tatum, forward Jaylen Brown was certainly a key contributor to the Boston Celtics capturing the NBA Championship last season. Having stated that, let’s review Jaylen Brown’s statistical data from last season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 70 games that Jaylen Brown played for the Boston Celtics in the 2023 NBA regular season, Brown averaged an impressive 23.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks a game.

In the seven games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Jaylen Brown is averaging 41.9 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Johnson, Forward (Atlanta Hawks) $9,600: Payton Pritchard, Point Guard (Boston Celtics) $5,600.

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Before we dive into the Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Luka Doncic, Point Guard, Dallas Mavericks $13,000

Dallas point guard Luka Doncic was the leader in the backcourt that the Dallas Mavericks needed to advance to the 2023 NBA Finals. Let’s take a look at Doncic’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 70 games that point guard Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023 NBA regular season, Doncic averaged a rather impressive 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Luka Doncic played in 2023, let’s shift our focus to this season. In the ten games that Doncic has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Doncic averaged a whopping 54.7 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers 134-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks eight days ago, Luka Doncic certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Doncic accumulated 34 points, seven rebounds, 15 assists, and two steals in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Pacers over the Mavericks just mentioned, Luka Doncic tallied 54.2 Draftkings points.

In summary, I think talented Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Luka Doncic at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kyrie Irving, Guard, Dallas Mavericks $10,200

In addition to Luka Doncic, guard Kyrie Irving has been a key contributor to the Dallas Mavericks offense this season. Having stated that, how well has Irving played from a statistical standpoint in 2024? In the ten games that Kyrie Irving has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Irving has averaged 25.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals a game.

In summary, I fully expect talented Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season matchup with the Golden State Warriors.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Stephen Curry, Point Guard (Golden State Warriors) $10,000: Buddy Hield, Guard (Golden State Warriors) $7,600: Klay Thompson, Shooting Guard (Dallas Mavericks) $6,000.

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Before we dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow evening’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder $12,200

Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the in the backcourt that the Oklahoma City Thunder needed to advance to the NBA playoffs last season. Let’s take a look at Gilgeous-Alexander’s game data from the 2023 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 75 games that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA regular season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged a robust 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in 2023, let’s shift our attention to this season. In the nine games that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA regular season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 26.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Last month, in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominating 128-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Gilgeous-Alexander compiled 35 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, three steals, and one steal.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Thunder’s victory over the Hawks just mentioned, Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated a massive 76.8 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my opinion, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this tomorrow’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $10,600

In the ten games that James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a whopping 50.2 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Suns 125-119 win over the Los Angeles Clippers 11 days ago, James Harden played exceptionally well. Harden compiled 25 points, ten rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks, and two steals in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Clippers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Suns win over the Clippers just mentioned, James Harden tallied 68.1 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Chet Holmgren, Center (Oklahoma City Thunder) $10,600: Norman Powell, Guard (Los Angeles Clippers) $8,800.

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Before we dive into the Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Lauri Markkanen, Forward, Utah Jazz $8,800

How important was forward Lauri Markkanen to the Utah Jazz’s success on the offensive side of the basketball last season? Let’s review Markkanen’s statistical data from the 2023 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 55 games that Lauri Markkanen played for the Utah Jazz in the 2023 NBA regular season, Markkanen averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Markkanen played in 2023, let’s turn our attention to this season. In the five games that Lauri Markkanen has played for the Utah Jazz in the 2024 NBA regular season, Markkanen averaged 16.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.6 steals a game.

More recently, in the Memphis Grizzlies 126-124 win over the Utah Jazz two weeks ago, Lauri Markkanen played exceptionally well. Markkanen compiled a whopping 35 points, nine rebounds, and two assists in the Grizzlies victory over the Utah Jazz.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Lauri Markkanen is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tomorrow night’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Chris Paul, Point Guard, San Antonio Spurs $8,000

San Antonio point guard Chris Paul has been the leader in the backcourt that the San Antonio Spurs have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Paul’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the nine games that Chris Paul has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Paul has averaged 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.1 steals a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the nine games that Chris Paul has played for the San Antonio Spurs this season, Paul has averaged a robust 30.8 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Victor Wembanyama, Center (San Antonio Spurs) $11,400:  Keyonte George, Point Guard (Utah Jazz) $7,200: Collin Sexton, Shooting Guard (Utah Jazz) $6,800.

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