NBA DFS Algo Orientation: DFS Picks and Plays

NBA DFS Slate Analysis

This is an algorithmically generated breakdown of the NBA DFS main slate using the models found at Paydirt. You’ll get high level information about the most valuable players on the slate along with a handy table to use for your own lineups. For more projections and model data check out the NBA DFS Range of Outcomes and the NBA Contest Simulations.

Ceiling Data Breakdown

Damion Baugh (PG/SG, CHA): With a salary of $3600, Baugh is projected for 25.82 minutes against GSW. His median fantasy score is projected at 25.71, with a ceiling of 42.17. He has a GPP% of 31% and a projected ownership of 13.58%.
Zion Williamson (SF/PF, NOP): Priced at $8500, Williamson is expected to play 26.68 minutes against SAS. His median projection is 44.62, with a ceiling of 61.29. He has a 38.79% projected ownership.
Trey Murphy (SG/SF, NOP): Murphy has a salary of $8100 and is projected to play 34.58 minutes against SAS. His median fantasy score is 42.8, and his ceiling is 61.45. He has a projected ownership of 19.95%.
Jalen Green (SG, HOU): Green, with a salary of $7300, is projected for 33.52 minutes against MIL. His median fantasy score is 39.49, with a ceiling of 57.87. He has a GPP% of 30% and an ownership projection of 12.98%.
LeBron James (SF/PF, LAL): At a salary of $10000, James is projected to play 33.36 minutes against DAL. His median projection is 49.33, with a ceiling of 67.67. He has a projected ownership of 10.39%

GPP Data Breakdown

Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF/C, MIL): With a top salary of $11000, Giannis is projected for 30.37 minutes against HOU. His median fantasy score is 50.91, with a ceiling of 68.5. He has a projected ownership of 10.78%.
Luka Doncic (PG, LAL): Doncic, priced at $10500, is projected for 33.13 minutes against DAL. His median projection is 50.17, and his ceiling is 68.45. He has a projected ownership of 27.65%.
Kevin Durant (PF/C, PHO): Durant, with a salary of $8900, is projected for 36.39 minutes against MEM. His median fantasy score is 45.36, and his ceiling is 64.46. He has a projected ownership of 12.8%.
Jayson Tatum (SF/PF, BOS): Tatum is priced at $9700 and projected for 34.32 minutes against TOR. His median fantasy score is 44.77, and his ceiling is 63.35. He has a projected ownership of 9.35%.
Trey Murphy (SG/SF, NOP): Murphy is listed again with a salary of $8100 and is projected to play 34.58 minutes against SAS. His median fantasy score is 42.8, and his ceiling is 61.45. He has a projected ownership of 19.95%

High Owned Data Breakdown

Zion Williamson (SF/PF, NOP): Listed with a salary of $8500, Williamson is projected for 26.68 minutes against SAS. His median projection is 44.62, with a ceiling of 61.29. He has a 38.79% projected ownership.
Al Horford (PF/C, BOS): With a lower salary of $4200, Horford is projected for 25.8 minutes against TOR. His median fantasy score is 20.05, with a ceiling of 36.5. He has a high projected ownership of 37.63%.
Vince Williams (SG/SF, MEM): Williams, priced at $3600, is projected for 19.61 minutes against PHO. His median fantasy score is 18.84, with a ceiling of 33.74. He has a projected ownership of 33.73%.
Bradley Beal (SG/SF, PHO): Beal, with a salary of $6400, is projected for 33.67 minutes against MEM. His median fantasy score is 29.9, with a ceiling of 48.32. He has a projected ownership of 28.92%.
Brandin Podziemski (PG/SG, GSW): At a salary of $5900, Podziemski is projected for 29.46 minutes against CHA. His median fantasy score is 29.96, with a ceiling of 47.33. He has a projected ownership of 25.97%