Best NBA DFS Picks for today: Kevin Durant & More, November 4 | 2022-23 NBA Season
There are 12 games listed for Friday's NBA DFS DraftKings and FanDuel Slates. Both slates begin at 7:00 p.m. EDT tonight. Let's look at the best players to target for both production and value this Friday, November 4.
NBA DFS Star Picks
Kevin Durant, SF/PF, Brooklyn Nets (DraftKings $10.3k, FanDuel $10.4k)
Kevin Durant has been one of the best players in the NBA over the last decade, and in Brooklyn this season, he's currently posting averages of 32.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. In the last two games, he's surpassed these averages, and with fellow stars Ben Simmons out due to injury and Kyrie Irving suspended, look for Durant to take on an even bigger workload. The Nets' next highest healthy scorer is Nic Claxton, who averages only 11.9 points per game. KD is a lock for tonight's slate across all platforms, as he should have the ball in his hands almost every possession that he's on the floor.
Other NBA DFS Star Picks: Tyler Herro, SG/SF/PG, Miami Heat (DraftKings $7.6k, FanDuel $7.0k), Paul George, SG/SF, Los Angeles Clippers (DraftKings $9.5k, FanDuel $8.8k), LeBron James, SF/PF, Los Angeles Lakers (DraftKings $10.7k, FanDuel $9.5k)
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NBA DFS Value Picks
Jordan Poole, PG/SG, Golden State Warriors (DraftKings $6.5k, FanDuel $6.5k)
Jordan Poole had a breakout 2021-22 campaign, and he's picked up where he left off last season. Tonight, the Warriors have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins listed as out. As this is the second night of a back-to-back, Golden State has elected to play it safe and rest their All-Stars.
Poole should benefit the most, as normally, the Michigan product comes off the bench. With these four starters off the floor since 2021-22 began, Poole has seen a usage rate of 33.3%, which, to put it into perspective, is around the rate Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Donovan Mitchell are at this season. Since the beginning of last year, Poole has averaged 25.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in games without Stephen Curry, so expect Poole to provide great value tonight versus New Orleans.
De'Anthony Melton, PG/SG, Philadelphia 76ers (DraftKings $4.4k, FanDuel $6.0k)
De'Anthony Melton was shipped to Philly from Memphis during the offseason, and he's contributed nicely over the past five games. He missed Wednesday's contest due to injury, but over this five-game span, he's averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 steals. With star guard James Harden out for a month, Melton should see close to the 32 minutes he received on Monday. With the increased playing time and usage, count on Melton to make the most of this opportunity.
Other NBA DFS Value Picks: Jonathan Kuminga, SF/PF, Golden State Warriors (DraftKings $3.0k, FanDuel $3.6k), James Wiseman, C, Golden State Warriors (DraftKings $3.5k, FanDuel $4.4k), Ty Jerome, PG/SG, Golden State Warriors (DraftKings $3.1k, FanDuel $3.6k),
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