What better way to kick off the new year than breaking down some NBA DFS. To start 2022, we get an appealing five-game slate. We’ll discuss which core plays should be the centerpieces of lineups, GPP darlings, cash game considerations, and which value plays to target to allow some salary relief. We’ll wrap things up with favorable pricing to shed light on price discrepancies discovered between FanDuel and DraftKings. After that, you should have enough information to dissect the slate and put a winning lineup together to start your 2022 DFS run with a bang. So, with that said, let’s dive into this thing. And, of course, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Core Plays
James Harden (PG-BKN): $11,500 DraftKings, $11,300 FanDuel
I’m not sure this article segment could start today with another player other than James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets. He has gone off the last three games scoring 70 or more DraftKings points in each matchup. Even with Kevin Durant back in the lineup, we know James Harden will get his touches and opportunities regardless. If anything, Durant’s presence only helps keep Harden’s roster percentage down some. The Nets get the Clippers today, banged up and without their two-star players in Paul George (elbow) and Kawhi Leonard (knee). The OPRK of 24th the Clippers have against the point guard position doesn’t hurt either. Things are shaping up for Harden to have another fantastic fantasy performance.
