NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Friday, December 30

NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Friday, December 30

This article is part of our DraftKings NBA series.

Slate Overview

WAS at ORL 
Wizards on three-game win streak. 
LAL at ATL 
Hawks on two-game slide. 
PHX at TOR
Raptors on two-game slide. 
DET at CHI 
Bulls 8-8 at home. 
MIN at MIL 
Bucks 14-3 at home. 
PHI at NOP 
Pelicans on four-game win streak. 
MIA at DEN
Nuggets 12-3 at home.
POR at GSW
Warriors 15-2 at home. 
UTA at SAC
Jazz on two-game slide. 

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Injuries to Monitor  

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WAS - Bradley Beal (hamstring): Questionable 

ORL - Jalen Suggs (ankle), Chuma Okeke (knee), Jonathan Isaac (knee), Cole Anthony (suspension), Mo Bamba (suspension), Wendell Carter (suspension), R.J. Hampton (suspension), Gary Harris (suspension), Moritz Wagner (suspension): OUT    

LAL - Austin Reaves (ankle), Dennis Schroder (foot), Lonnie Walker (lower body): Probable
LeBron James (ankle): Questionable 
Anthony Davis (foot): OUT  

 ATL - Trae Young (calf): Probable 
 De'Andre Hunter (ankle): Questionable  
Clint Capela (calf): OUT

PHX - Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (achilles), Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Johnson (knee): OUT 

TOR - Precious Achiuwa (ankle), Fred VanVleet (back): Questionable 
Otto Porter (toe): OUT   

DET - Marvin Bagley (illness): Questionable
Hamidou Diallo (suspension), Killian Hayes (suspension): OUT 

CHI - Alex Caruso (concussion), Javonte Green (knee): Probable 
Derrick Jones (ankle), Coby White (knee), Patrick Williams (collarbone): Questionable

MIN - Kyle Anderson (back): Questionable 
Taurean Prince (shoulder), Jordan McLaughlin (calf), Karl-Anthony Towns (calf): OUT       

MIL - Jrue Holiday (illness): Doubtful 
Khris Middleton (knee): OUT  

PHI - Tyrese Maxey (foot): Probable 

NOP - Herbert Jones (COVID-19): Questionable 
Larry Nance (neck): Doubtful
Brandon Ingram (toe): OUT  

MIA - Jimmy Butler (ankle), Nikola Jovic (back), Gabe Vincent (knee): Probable 
Caleb Martin (ankle): Questionable 
Dewayne Dedmon (foot): OUT 

DEN - Bruce Brown (ankle), Aaron Gordon (shoulder), Jamal Murray (knee): Questionable 
Jeff Green (hand): OUT 

POR - Jusuf Nurkic (calf): Probable
Justise Winslow (ankle), Nassir Little (hip), Keon Johnson (illness): OUT 

GSW - Donte DiVincenzo (knee), Draymond Green (foot): Probable 
JaMychal Green (illness), Andrew Wiggins (illness), Stephen Curry (shoulder): OUT

SAC - Trey Lyles (calf): Questionable 

Elite Players

Guards

Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers ($9,700) at Warriors 

Lillard is averaging 29.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.1 steals in the last 10 games, including five over 50 DK points and a high of 72.5. He should do well against the Warriors, who are shorthanded in the backcourt and give up the league's fourth-most points per game to point guards. 

Jordan Clarkson, Jazz ($7,000) at Kings

Clarkson exceeded 35 DK points in three of the last five outings - including two with 39 - while averaging 22.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He's primed to excel against the Kings, who allow opponents to shoot an average of 48.7 percent from the field and give up the league's fourth-most points per game to shooting guards. 

Forwards/Centers

DeMar DeRozan, Bulls ($9,100) vs. Pistons 

DeRozan is coming off an impressive outing where he posted 42 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks for 71 DK points. He's also averaging 28.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists through the last 10 games and should continue to prosper against the Pistons, who give up the league's second-most points. 

Paolo Banchero, Magic ($7,800) vs. Wizards

Banchero has the opportunity to stand out as Orlando is significantly shorthanded. He's averaging 19.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals from the last 10 games, including eight with more than 30 DK points and a peak of 48.

Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards ($8,700) at Magic

Porzingis delivered a high of 50 DK points over his last five games while averaging 18.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4. blocks. He should continue to roll against the Magic, who are extremely depleted in the frontcourt. 

Expected Chalk 

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ($11,900) vs. Timberwolves 

Antetokounmpo recorded 84 DK points last time out and is averaging 37.0 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists in five games. He finished with 63.5 DK points when he last battled the Timberwolves and should flourish once again since they allow the league's third-most offensive rebounds per game and are missing players up front. 

Value Picks

Bol Bol, Magic ($4,800) vs. Wizards

Bol has to step up as the Magic as they're without a couple big men. He's averaging 10.1 points and 5.8 rebounds the last 10 games and should benefit from added playing time. 

Rui Hachimura, Wizards ($4,100) at Magic 

Hachimura tied his career-high with 30 points in his last appearance. He's also averaging 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists through four outings since returning from a month-long absence. Hachimura should have another chance to shine against the shorthanded Magic. 

Pat Connaughton, Bucks ($4,200) vs. Timberwolves 

Connaughton is averaging 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his last 10 games and is up for a third consecutive start with the Bucks still missing some players. He also faces a favorable matchup against the Timberwolves, who give up the league's fourth most points per game to small forwards. 

Collin Sexton, Jazz ($4,500) at Kings

Sexton surpassed 19 DK points and managed a high of 25.5 from three games following two weeks on the sideline. He has a good chance to keep it going against the Kings, who allow opponents to shoot an average of 36.8 percent from long range. 

Alec Burks, Pistons ($4,400) at Bulls

Burks is up for additional minutes in the absence of Killian Hayes and Hamidou Diallo. He poured in 32 points during his last outing and is averaging 13.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 10 games. 

The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including – but not limited to – games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. In the course of playing in these games using their personal accounts, it's possible that they will use players in their lineups or other strategies that differ from the recommendations they have provided above. The recommendations in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of RotoWire. Dan Bruno plays in daily fantasy contests using the following accounts: FanDuel: duelingdan.
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