Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: NBA DFS DraftKings' Best Player Picks for Nov. 15
Russell Westbrook ($12,200) vs. Boston Celtics
It should be a rule that you have to play Russell Westbrook when Kevin Durant doesn't play.
We all remember Russ' ridiculous game against the Philadelphia 76ers last season, in which he dropped 49 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists and did this while wearing a mask in an overtime win.
On Friday night, he was at it again. Westbrook had 21 points, 17 boards and 11 assists. He has 11 triple-doubles since the start of last season, which leads the league. James Harden is second...with four.
However, Boston is the best team in the league at defending point guards. Per RotoGrinders.com, the Celtics allow just under 37 fantasy points per game to opposing ball-handlers. But I have no doubt in my mind that after Russ gets through with them, that number will be well into the 40-point range.
| Position | Player | Price | Opponent |
| PG | Russell Westbrook | $12,200 | vs. Bos |
| SG | Evan Turner | $4,900 | @ OKC |
| SF | Thabo Sefalosha | $3,300 | vs. Uta |
| PF | Derrick Favors | $7,300 | @ Atl |
| C | Jeff Withey | $3,000 | @ Atl |
| G | DeMar DeRozan | $7,100 | @ Sac |
| F | Ed Davis | $4,300 | vs. Cha |
| Utility | Reggie Jackson | $7,600 | @ LAL |
Reggie Jackson ($7,600) at Los Angeles Lakers
Did you know that Reggie Jackson leads the league in drives per game? The Pistons guard is averaging 14.4 drives per 48 minutes, according to NBA.com. That's part of the reason he's averaging a career-high 21.9 points per game.
The Lakers allow opponents to shoot 60.5 percent from within six feet, per NBA.com. That's the seventh-worst mark in the league. Jackson should finish most of those 14.4 drives against the lesser of the two teams that call the Staples Center home.
DeMar DeRozan ($7,100) at Sacramento Kings
The Kings are the sixth-worst squad in the league at defending opposing shooting guards, according to RotoGrinders.com. They also play at the third-fastest pace in the league, per Basketball-Reference.com. DeRozan should eviscerate the Omri Casspi and Ben McLemore combo that the Kings throw at him.
Here's a quick aside: Why has Rajon Rondo played 46 minutes per game over his last four? He can't shoot. Everyone knows it. Defenses play him like the Warriors played Tony Allen in the playoffs last season. It makes it easier for defenders to help on DeMarcus Cousins.
Jeff Withey ($3,000) at Atlanta Hawks
The former Kansas Jayhawk standout is finally getting some run. Rock Chalk can finally rejoice. Withey should see a fair amount of time in the absence of stud defensive center Rudy Gobert. I'm usually hesitant to play minimum-value forwards who get spot starts because there's no guarantee they'll fill out the stat sheet. But with players like Withey, he's guaranteed to secure some rebounds. He should fall into some blocks and points as well.
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