The NBA season is in full swing, and with that comes the opportunity for daily fantasy sports (DFS) enthusiasts to win big on DraftKings and FanDuel. The May 12 slate features six games, with tip-off beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. Here are some players to consider for your DFS lineup:
Point Guards:
- Trae Young (ATL) vs. BOS ($10,200 DK / $9,500 FD): Young has been a DFS monster this season, averaging 25.5 points and 9.5 assists per game. He has a great matchup against a Boston team that struggles to defend the point guard position.
- Chris Paul (PHX) vs. LAL ($7,900 DK / $8,200 FD): Paul has been a consistent DFS option all season, averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 assists per game. He faces a Lakers team that has struggled against point guards this season.
Shooting Guards:
- Zach LaVine (CHI) vs. WAS ($9,000 DK / $9,500 FD): LaVine has been on fire lately, averaging 28.7 points per game over his last 10 contests. He faces a Wizards team that ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency.
- Bradley Beal (WAS) vs. CHI ($9,300 DK / $9,500 FD): Beal has been one of the most consistent DFS options all season, averaging 31.4 points per game. He has a great matchup against a Bulls team that ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency.
Small Forwards:
- LeBron James (LAL) vs. PHX ($9,600 DK / $10,000 FD): James has been limited by injuries this season but has still been a dominant DFS option when on the court. He faces a tough Suns team but has the ability to put up big numbers in any matchup.
- Jaylen Brown (BOS) vs. ATL ($7,300 DK / $8,000 FD): Brown has been a consistent contributor for the Celtics this season, averaging 24.7 points per game over his last 10 contests. He faces a Hawks team that has struggled defensively this season.
Power Forwards:
- Julius Randle (NYK) vs. SAN ($9,600 DK / $9,500 FD): Randle has been one of the best DFS options all season, averaging 24.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. He faces a Spurs team that has struggled defensively this season.
- Domantas Sabonis (IND) vs. BKN ($9,100 DK / $9,300 FD): Sabonis has been a consistent DFS option all season, averaging 20.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. He faces a Nets team that has struggled defensively this season.
Centers:
- Nikola Vucevic (CHI) vs. WAS ($9,200 DK / $8,900 FD): Vucevic has been a dominant DFS option since being traded to the Bulls, averaging 23.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. He faces a Wizards team that struggles to defend the center position.
- Andre Drummond (PHI) vs. ORL ($5,000 DK / $6,100 FD): Drummond has been a boom-or-bust DFS option all season but has the potential for a big game against a Magic team that ranks in the bottom third of the league in rebounding.
In conclusion, the May 12 NBA slate offers plenty of options for DFS enthusiasts to win big on DraftKings and