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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For Feb. 19

By Aaron Ferguson

Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Friday is the first full slate for DraftKings users to draft from. With nearly every NBA team in action, gain a competitive edge by finding the best picks, bargains and more with HoopsHabit’s DraftKings coverage.

Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s the first full slate of the NBA following the All-Star Break. Following a short, three-game draft pool on Thursday, Friday’s competition should be the most competitive of the season. Four teams will be playing in their second game of a back-to-back.

Friday’s docket will have its fair share of low-scoring games and high-scoring contests. Five games have an over/under posted above 210 points. Eight of the games have one team favored by five or fewer points, including three pick ’ems. Here are four games on Friday night that should have every DraftKings player’s eyes on.

The Detroit Pistons made changes to become a playoff favorite in a competitive Eastern Conference and their new look will be challenged by the Washington Wizards. The over/under on the game is set at 211.5 points and this contest is one of the three pick ’ems. The Wizards won the first contest in their first meeting 97-95, but the second meeting should have a quick pace which could lead to more points.

The Indiana Pacers open up the race to the end of the season with a road contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who made a minor move this week. This game features the third highest over/under of the night, set at 215 points. The Thunder are favored by nine points, but with both teams ranking in the top-10 in pace it should be a high-scoring game regardless of the spread.

The Denver Nuggets return from the break on the road against the Sacramento Kings, who left the trade deadline empty-handed except for the firing of an assistant coach. This game features the second highest-scoring over/under with a total set at 218. The Kings are four-point favorites, and there are several strong value picks on both teams.

The defending champion Golden State Warriors resume their quest for a NBA-record 73 wins against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. The Western Conference battle features the night’s highest over/under with a score of 220 points. The Warriors are nine-point favorites, but the battle for pace could throw a couple players under value.

These are the games to watch on Friday night, but who are the players to draft?

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