NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Saturday, January 21

NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Saturday, January 21

This article is part of our DraftKings NBA series.

Slate Overview

ORL at WAS 
Wizards 11-10 at home. 
CHA at ATL
Hawks on five-game win streak. 
MIL at CLE 
Cavs 19-5 at home. 
HOU at MIN
Rockets on 12-game slide. 
IND at PHX
Pacers on six-game slide. 
PHI at SAC
Kings on six-game win streak. 

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Injuries to Monitor  

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CHA - Gordon Hayward (hamstring): Probable
Cody Martin (knee), LaMelo Ball (ankle): Doubtful 
Kelly Oubre (hand): OUT 

MIL - Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee): Questionable
Khris Middleton (knee): OUT  

CLE - Donovan Mitchell (groin): Questionable 

HOU - Kevin Porter (foot), Jabari Smith (ankle): Doubtful 

MIN - Anthony Edwards (hip), Austin Rivers (knee), Rudy Gobert (groin): Questionable
Jordan McLaughlin (calf), Karl-Anthony Towns (calf): OUT 

IND - Tyrese Haliburton (knee): OUT   

PHX - Josh Okogie (nose), Chris Paul (hip): Questionable 
Landry Shamet (foot), Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Johnson (knee), Cameron Payne (foot): OUT  

PHI - James Harden (foot): Questionable 

Elite Players

Guards

D'Angelo Russell, Timberwolves ($6,700) vs. Rockets 

Russell topped 41 DK points in the previous outing and is averaging 18.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists across the last 10. He faces a good opportunity to shine against the Rockets, who give up the league's most three-pointers per game and also yield the league's third-most points per game to point guards. 

Dejounte Murray, Hawks ($8,300) vs. Hornets

Murray recorded at least 48 DK points in each of the last four games, with a high of 62, in the most recent outing. He is averaging 21.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.8 steals over 10 outings and faces a great chance to keep it rolling against the Hornets, who and are shorthanded in the backcourt and give up the league's sixth-most free throws per game 

Forwards/Centers

Kyle Kuzma, Wizards ($8,400) vs. Magic 

Kuzma notched more than 59 DK points in two of the last three games and is averaging 22.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists over 10 outings. There is a high probability that he stands out against the Magic, who give up the league's most points per game to power forwards. The Magic also give up an average of 13.0 three-pointers per game, which is eighth most in the league. 

John Collins, Hawks ($5,600) vs. Hornets

Collins is averaging 15.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 blocks through 10 games, with a high of 50.5 DK points. He faces an opportunity to prosper against the Hornets, who give up the league's third-most rebounds per game and also the fourth-most points per game to power forwards.

Deandre Ayton, Suns ($7,800) vs. Pacers

Ayton must continue to step up offensively in the absence of Devin Booker. He is averaging 16.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 10 games, including five with more than 40 DK points. He has an advantageous matchup against the Pacers, who give up the league's fifth-most rebounds per game, and who also face the second game of a back-to-back

Expected Chalk 

Trae Young, Hawks ($9,300) vs. Hornets

Young generated more than 40 DK points in eight of 10 outings, including a high of 62.8, while averaging 26.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He faces a great chance to excel against the Hornets, who give up the league's third-most points and fifth-most three-pointers per game. Additionally, Young delivered 46.8 DK points in his previous meeting with the Hornets. 

Value Picks

Delon Wright, Wizards ($3,800) vs. Magic 

Wright continues to provide a well-rounded effort off the bench, averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals across 10 outings. He has a shot to pad his stats with a couple of steals against the Magic, who give up the league's sixth-most turnovers per game. 

Damion Lee, Suns ($4,800) vs. Pacers

Lee has done a great job of stepping up for the shorthanded Suns, averaging 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists over four games, including a high of 43 DK points. He should do well against the Pacers, who give up the league's second-most points per game to shooting guards and also face the second game of a back-to-back.

De'Andre Hunter, Hawks ($4,900) vs. Hornets

Hunter remains a steady contributor, averaging 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists through 10 outings, with more than 25 DK points in eight. He should continue to prosper against the Hornets, who allow opponents to shoot an average of 48.2 percent from the field.

Jaylen Nowell, Timberwolves ($4,000) vs. Rockets 

Nowell continues to offer an offensive boost off the bench, averaging 11.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 10 games, including five with more than 20 DK points. He faces a chance to flourish against the Rockets, who give up the league's fifth-most points per game to shooting guards. 

Monte Morris, Wizards ($4,900) vs. Magic

Morris is averaging 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists across 10 appearances, including four with at least 30 DK points. He should keep up the strong play against the Magic, who give up the league's fourth-most assists per game to point guards. 

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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Dan Bruno
Dan has been writing all things NBA for RotoWire since 2014. He is an active fantasy sports player, with a love for DFS. Dan is a certified Coach with the Ontario Basketball Association and is a recreation professional in his home city.
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