Welcome to the daily fantasy basketball Playbook for Monday, featuring DFS picks, strategy and advice from Sporting News partners FantasyAlarm.com. The Warriors-Timberwolves game has a ridiculous 232 game total, so it's smart to go with a few players in that one. We like Stephen Curry (of course) and Klay Thompson especially, but you really can't go wrong with the young stars playing in that game.
Some injury updates to watch tonight: Pau Gasol (knee) could return, but Taj Gibson would benefit if he's out again; Kevin Love (illness) is questionable; Kenneth Faried (back) will not play; and Jae Crowder (ankle) could miss all week. Now, let's take a look at today's recommended NBA DFS picks.
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Daily fantasy basketball picks
Pos | Player | Team | Opp | FanDuel | DK | Analysis |
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PG | Stephen Curry | Warriors | T'wolves | $10200 | $10300 | GO PRO ! |
PG | George Hill | Pacers | 76ers | $5500 | $4800 | GO PRO ! |
PG | D.J. Augustin | Nuggets | Cavaliers | $4600 | $4700 | GO PRO ! |
PG | Ray McCallum | Grizzlies | Suns | $3700 | $3200 | GO PRO ! |
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SG | Klay Thompson | Warriors | T'wolves | $7000 | $6800 | GO PRO ! |
SG | Devin Booker | Suns | Grizzlies | $6400 | $6500 | GO PRO ! |
SG | Evan Turner | Celtics | Magic | $5500 | $5500 | GO PRO ! |
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SF | Paul George | Pacers | 76ers | $9200 | $8600 | GO PRO ! |
SF | Matt Barnes | Grizzlies | Suns | $6400 | $5800 | GO PRO ! |
SF | Otto Porter | Wizards | Hawks | $4800 | $4900 | GO PRO ! |
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PF | LaMarcus Aldridge | Spurs | Hornets | $7900 | $7500 | GO PRO ! |
PF | Gorgui Dieng | T'wolves | Warriors | $6500 | $6200 | GO PRO ! |
PF | Taj Gibson | Bulls | Kings | $5400 | $5300 | GO PRO ! |
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C | DeMarcus Cousins | Kings | Bulls | $11100 | $10400 | GO PRO ! |
C | Andre Drummond | Pistons | Bucks | $7700 | $7600 | GO PRO ! |
C | Tyson Chandler | Suns | Grizzlies | $4700 | $5000 | GO PRO ! |
C | GO PRO! |
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