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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For March 9

By Aaron Ferguson

Oct 30, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 8, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) drives in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) drives in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four PGs

  1. Chris Paul (Clippers) – $9,800 @ Thunder (20th)
  2. Kemba Walker (Hornets) – $8,300 vs. Pelicans (23rd)
  3. Ish Smith (76ers) – $6,800 vs. Rockets (21st)
  4. Mario Chalmers (Grizzlies) – $5,200 @ Celtics (2nd)

Rationale:

  • Paul is scoring 55.1 FPPG in two games against the Thunder this season. Scoring and passing have been keys to his success, averaging nearly two assists more than his season average and 6.5 points per game more. He’s projected to score 49 fantasy points.
  • Walker scored 38 fantasy points in his first game against the Pelicans. He’s scoring 50.6 FPPG in his last four games, performing above his season averages in points, rebounds and assists. He’s projected to score 41.3 fantasy points.
  • Smith scored 18.5 fantasy points in 13 minutes against the Rockets in his first meeting. That was before he was traded to the 76ers. He’s projected to score 35.9 fantasy points.
  • Chalmers scored 32.3 fantasy points in his first game against the Celtics this season. He scored 39.5 fantasy points on Monday starting in place of an injured Mike Conley. He’s projected to score 32.8 fantasy points.

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