Hey, everyone! Josh Engleman here, breaking down my top NBA DFS plays for today’s shorter slate on DraftKings. With a smaller schedule, there’s still plenty of intriguing value to target. Using Stokastic’s NBA DFS Sims, NBA DFS projections and NBA DFS ownership projections, I’m here to guide you toward the best picks for building those winning DraftKings NBA DFS lineups.
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DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today, December 2
5 – Neemias Queta
Position: C | Salary: $4,200
Projections: 9.1 Points, 7.4 Rebounds, 1.2 Assists, 1.9 Stocks
There’s a lot up in the air with Boston tonight. With Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford both on the second half of a back-to-back, I don’t expect either to play. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White were all out yesterday, so Queta could step into the starting lineup again. If he starts, Queta is a great value. If news breaks the other way and Queta doesn’t start, we’ll adjust, but for now, he’s a solid option.
4 – Dennis Schroder
Position: PG/SG | Salary: $7,100
Projections: 21.3 Points, 3.4 Rebounds, 6.6 Assists, 1.3 Stocks
The Nets are banged up — Cam Thomas is out, and Ben Simmons and others are likely to miss as well. In this fast-paced game against a weak Bulls defense, Schroder has dual eligibility at point guard and shooting guard, making him a versatile and valuable play on this small slate.
3 – Mike Conley
Position: PG | Salary: $4,800
Projections: 11.1 Points, 3.5 Rebounds, 5.7 Assists, 1.7 Stocks
Conley might not be the flashiest option, but on a four-game slate, he’s solid value. He’s been consistently logging 30-plus minutes since returning from injury, and that kind of floor is tough to ignore in a limited slate. He’s not exciting, but he gets the job done.
2 – Keon Johnson
Position: PG/SG | Salary: $3,500
Projections: 10.4 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 1.8 Assists, 1.3 Stocks
He could see even more minutes depending on how the injury news shakes out. His dual eligibility at point guard and shooting guard and low price tag make him an easy fit into lineups, especially with the flexibility he provides.
1 – Trey Murphy
Position: SF/PF | Salary: $6,200
Projections: 19.4 Points, 6.0 Rebounds, 2.6 Assists, 1.7 Stocks
Murphy takes the top spot for today, but there’s one big caveat: We don’t know if he’s playing. Murphy hasn’t suited up for back-to-backs yet this season, but I’m projecting him for 34 minutes if he’s in. With the Pelicans missing Zion Williamson, Murphy’s role becomes much more significant.
