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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For Feb. 6

By Aaron Ferguson

December 18, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketballl against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 18, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketballl against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Saturday’s NBA slate features 10 games and 20 teams for DraftKings users to draft from. The action is headlined by the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder meeting for the first time this season.

December 18, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketballl against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 18, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketballl against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

For the second night in a row DraftKings users will be able to draft from a pool of 20 teams. Following a low-scoring day of action on Friday, Saturday should not disappoint with three games having an over/under over 210.

Unfortunately, the popular DraftKings competitions won’t feature the Portland Trail Blazers (24-27) taking on the Houston Rockets (27-25) on Saturday. This game has an over/under of 218 and should be a track meet with great guard play. A scoring showdown with James Harden, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum could ensue. While it will be a fun game to watch, it won’t be included in our DraftKings coverage.

Our coverage of DraftKings plays will begin with the Charlotte Hornets (24-26) playing hosts to the Washington Wizards (22-26). Both teams are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but only the Wizards have to travel. The two teams have split the season series and both won on their home court. When the Hornets won, the game totaled 188 points and when the Wizards won the game totaled 210 points. The over/under is set at 209 for Saturday night’s meeting.

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The Detroit Pistons (27-24) travel to take on the Indiana Pacers (26-24) in a crucial Central division battle. The Pacers currently hold a 2-1 season series lead on the Pistons. Both teams are battling for one of the last Eastern Conference playoff spots, and neither team can afford to lose this game. The Pacers are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Pistons come in rested. The over/under for the games is set at 204 and the Pacers are favored by 3.5 points.

In primetime, the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-13) meet the Golden State Warriors (45-4) for the first time this season. The two highest-scoring teams meet in a highly anticipated game with both teams near the top of the Western Conference standings. The over/under for the games is set at 230.5, the highest total of the season this far. This may be a preview of a Western Conference Finals matchup in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. Unlike the Warriors’ win over the San Antonio Spurs, this game should closer due to the teams’ style of play.

DraftKings players may consider stacking their lineups with two of the higher priced players playing in the game. The three highest paid DraftKings players are featured in this game, and four of the seven priciest players also come from this primetime show down. Due to the up-tempo style of play and matchups, each player should get their points and stuff the stat sheets.

Let’s get to Saturday’s top picks, bargains and lineup.

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