NBA daily fantasy incapsulates the worlds of fantasy sports and sports betting into one fun and riveting contest that can lead to massive gains for those who participate.
The DFS lineup will incorporate a standard starting lineup of a PG, SG, SF, PF, and C, along with an additional G, F, and UTIL slot at a salary of $50,000 which cannot be exceeded. Points are allocated based on the statistical production from each individual player that night.
Here's a look at our lineup for the NBA's slate of games on Friday, March 15, 2024:
NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup For March 15, 2024
PG: Immanuel Quickley, Toronto Raptors
$8,600
SG: Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz
$7,300
SF: Wesley Matthews, Atlanta Hawks
$3,100
PF: Michael Porter Jr, Denver Nuggets
$6,400
C: Jontay Porter, Toronto Raptors
$4,500
G: Grayson Allen, Phoenix Suns
$6,100
F: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
$8,900
UTIL: Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans Pelicans
$5,100
PG: Immanuel Quickley, Toronto Raptors (Vs. Magic)
Immanuel Quickley is the lone piece of the Toronto Raptors' new-look core to be available on Friday, and fantasy players will reap the benefits. He's averaging 51.75 fantasy points over his last three appearances while ranking sixth overall in minutes per game during that span.
SG: Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz (Vs. Hawks)
The Utah Jazz are basically sitting everyone sans Collin Sexton when the Atlanta Hawks come to town. He's scored 20 points in three of his last four games, and will have to do the same and then some on Friday.
SF: Wesley Matthews, Atlanta Hawks (At Jazz)
The 37-year-old veteran got the start on Wednesday, and could receive yet another with Bogdan Bogdanovic and Jalen Johnson both questionable.
PF: Michael Porter Jr, Denver Nuggets (At Spurs)
Another day, and another endorsement of the Porter brothers. First, let's ride with Michael Porter Jr., who finished with 35.75 fantasy points the last time we pushed for him after recording 25 points, seven rebounds, and five 3-pointers in the NBA Finals rematch on Wednesday.
C: Jontay Porter, Toronto Raptors (Vs. Magic)
Jontay Porter earned our continued faith after posting 10 points, six rebounds, six assists, four blocks, a steal, and a pair of 3-pointers in just over 20 minutes against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Frankly, a price tag of $4,100 after such a night is insane value.
G: Grayson Allen, Phoenix Suns (At Hornets)
Most of Grayson Allen's fantasy value comes from the perimeter, which is fine. On the second night of a back-to-back slate against the woeful Charlotte Hornets, more firepower may be in store as Allen has scored 20 or more points in three of his last five appearances with at least four 3-pointers in each.
F: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic (At Raptors)
The least economic pick of the night, Paolo Banchero isn't one to garner top-tier fantasy numbers based on his recent history, as he's only toppled 50 fantasy points once since Feb. 1. The Raptors are hurting in the frontcourt, though, so resistance will be limited at Scotiabank Arena.
UTIL: Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans Pelicans (Vs. Clippers)
Recording fewer than 20 fantasy points in consecutive games sunk Jonas Valanciunas' value, and deservedly so. We just can't turn away from just $5,100 for a player who finished with over 30 fantasy points twice this season against the Los Angeles Clippers.
