Brandon C. Williams 
The 10/27 NBA DFS Game Previews look at each of the four games on the main slate. We’ll also toss in some Monkey Knife Fight love when it comes to prop plays.
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Brooklyn at Memphis, 6:00 PM Eastern
Nets PG Kyrie Irving ($10,300 FanDuel/$9,300 DraftKings) is the top choice in the Brooklyn lineup. He’s averaging 58.5 DKP in his first two games and will have the chance to take Grizzlies rookie PG Ja Morant ($6,700 FD/$6,700 DK) to school. The points will be there, but it will come down to how many dimes he can produce. SF Taurean Prince ($5,800 FD/$5,700 DK) had a disappointing outing against the Knicks on Friday, but there’s enough to his game to warrant a second chance. PF/C Jarrett Allen ($6,600 FD/$5,600 DK) continues to get the lion’s share of minutes over C De’Andre Jordan ($4,600 FD/$4,400 DK). Keep SG/SF Caris LaVert ($6,400 FD/$6,800 DK) in mind.
Speaking of Morant, play at your risk. The upside has been shown but he’s also looked like a PG with only two NBA games under his belt. PF Jaren Jackson ($7,300 FD/$6,500 DK) is averaging 34.5 DKP in his first two games and will be the focal point of the offense so long as he avoids foul trouble. PF Brandon Clarke ($5,500 FD/$3,900 DK) is a game time decision. I’d like him much, much more if he were a sure thing.
Portland at Dallas, 7:00 PM Eastern
PG Damian Lillard ($9,900 FD/$9,100 DK) averages 52.9 DKP thus far and would be a nice stack with backcourt mate PG/SG C.J. McCollum ($6,500 FD/$6,600 DK), who is due for a breakout after starting with a lackluster 24.1 DKP in his first two outings. I’d be all-in on C Hassan Whiteside ($8,300 FD/$7,400 DK), who’s averaging 19 points and 14 boards.
PG/SG Luka Doncic ($10,100 FD/$9,500 DK) is averaging 52.15 FDP. He’s a must-add with the way he’s started. PF/C Kristaps Porzingis ($8,400 FD/$8,200 DK) comes off a 43.5 DKP performance in Friday’s win over the Pelicans. The five blocked shots were a surprise. PG/SG Delon Wright ($5,800 FD/$5,500 DK) comes off a 47.9 FDP outing on Friday. No Dwight Powell ($5,200 FD/$5,400 DK) again, but his return his coming sooner than later.
Miami at Minnesota, 7:00 PM Eastern
SF Justice Winslow ($7,000 FD/$7,200 DK, also listed as PG) has been the best option in the Heat lineup, averaging 42.5 FDP. The versatility makes him a stronger play at DraftKings. PG Goran Dragic ($5,900 FD/$5,400 DK) had 46.5 DKP off the bench on Friday and should get at least 28-30 minutes tonight. The preseason expectations on PF/C Bam Adebayo ($7,100 FD/$7,000 DK) have been realized thus far. I’m not sure how long PG/SG Kendrick Nunn ($4,900 FD/$5,300 DK) can continue his opening run, but it’s worth the play against the Timberwolves defense.
PF/C Karl-Anthony Towns ($12,200 FD/$10,100 DK) is the most potent NBA DFS weapon on the schedule. Don’t bank on his averaging 77.65 FDP, but 60-65 is right about in his range. Towns is worth the money tonight. The problem with the Timberwolves is that there’s not much NBA DFS value on the roster beyond Towns right now. PG Jeff Teague ($6,000 FD/$5,300 DK) and SF/PF Robert Covington ($5,700 FD/$5,700 DK) are both under expectations and SG/SF Andrew Wiggins ($6,700 FD/$6,300 DK) is just scoring and little else.
Charlotte at LA Lakers, 9:30 PM Eastern
The Hornets have a pair of possible value plays in PF P.J. Washington ($6,000 FD/$6,200 DK) and PG Devonte’ Graham ($5,700 FD/$4.600 DK). Both are averaging over 30 FP in both formats and can slide into any NBA DFS lineup. SG Dwayne Bacon ($5,400 FD/$5,800 DK) is a value play worth considering but not on the same plan as I have Washington and Graham. This doesn’t shape to be a good matchup for PF/C Cody Zeller ($6,600 FD/$5,300 DK).
Obviously, it’s all about Anthony Davis ($11,500 FD/$10,400 DK) and LeBron James ($11,300 FD/$9,900 DK) when it comes to the Lakers in 10/27 NBA DFS. You could pair those two with Washington and Graham and make the foundation of an intriguing lineup. SF/PF Kyle Kuzma ($6,200 FD/$6,000 DK) is questionable.
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Over/Under Fantasy Points
Kristaps Porzingis — He’s showing few signs of rust in his first two games with the Mavs. He and PG/SG Luka Doncic could pair up for 100 Fantasy points, perhaps the best chance in 10/27 NBA DFS.
Hassan Whiteside — Rebounds and blocks will be there, but it’s hard to envision that he will continue averaging 19 points per game.
Verdict — Fun pairing, but I’ll take the over on Porzingis and the under on Whiteside.
