10/28 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

The 10/28 NBA DFS Game Previews looks at each of the 11 games on Monday’s slate. We’ll also break off a Monkey Knife Fight prop to get you on the way toward making some long green tonight.

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Chicago at New York, 7:00 PM Eastern

PG/SG Zach LaVine ($7,700 DraftKings) and PF/C Lauri Markkanen ($7,700 DK) are averaging 38.4 and 37.9 DKP. If you like pairings, this will be one of Monday’s best. PF/C Wendell Carter Jr. ($6,000 DK) is battling an injured thumb but is expected to start. PG/SG Colby White ($5,000 DK) is averaging 29.4 DKP but might be the boom-bust on the roster.

Knicks PF/C Mitchell Robinson ($5,600 DK) is still hobbled with a sprained ankle, so I would avoid him until he’s closer to 100 percent. The upside is not there at this point. In his stead, PF/C Julius Randle ($8,300 DK) is the best front court play. PG/SG R.J. Barrett ($6,100 DK) is better than advertised and is worth considering, especially if you’re playing the early games. Stay away from SF/PF Marcus Morris ($5,300 DK) and PF/C Bobby Portis ($5,400 DK).

Indiana at Detroit, 7:00 PM Eastern

PG Malcolm Brogdon ($7,600 FanDuel) comes off a 53.4 FDP performance on Saturday and continues to be the one Pacer assured of rewarding 10/28 NBA DFS users. He leads the league in assists (10.5 APG) while shooting nearly 55 percent from the field. Both PF Domantas Sabonis ($7,900 FD) and C Myles Turner ($7,600 FD) are coming off poor (for them) efforts in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers. I’d bet on Sabonis as the better bounce back since Turner will have his hands full with Pistons C Andre Drummond ($10,300 FD). SF T.J. Warren ($5,100 FD) is off to a brutal start, averaging less than 13 FDP.

Drummond’s 15.7 rebounds per game leads the league. While that’s not a shock, the fact he’s shooting 61.7 percent from the free throw line is, which is adding about 4-6 points per game to his scoring. SG Derrick Rose ($6,500 FD) exploded for 48.3 FDP against the Sixers on Saturday. He’s perhaps the only other Pistons player worth serious consideration, as SF Luke Kennard ($4,900 FD) has grossly declined since putting up 35.3 FDP in the season opener.

Orlando at Toronto, 7:30 PM Eastern

No surprise that C Nikola Vucevic ($8,200 DK) is the top 10/28 NBA DFS option in the Magic lineup, averaging 38 DKP. He’s 1-for-9 from 3-point range this season (please stop, Nikola). SG/SF Evan Fournier ($5,000 DK) is quietly dependable and trails only Vucevic in usage, so he’s got some sleeper potential. SF/PF Aaron Gordon ($6,200 DK) is shooting just 33 percent from the field and is best left alone until he finds his shot. SF/PF Jonathan Isaac ($5,300 DK) offers blocked shots and boards, but — like Gordon — is struggling to find his offense, not a good play for 10/28 NBA DFS.

It’s too early to tell if PF/C Pascal Siakam ($8,700 DK) is truly a 48.5 DKP per game scorer, yet his usage and 28.7 points per game indicates the Raptors are going to make him the focal point of the offense. Regardless, PG Kyle Lowry ($7,300 DK) is going to get his 42.2 DKP even when his shot is erratic. This is a good matchup to plug in PG/SG Fred VanVleet ($6,300 DK), who bounced back from Friday’s poor effort against the Celtics with a respectful 32 DKP on Saturday. SF/PF OG Anunoby ($4,900 DK) has a chance to break out with a solid outing against a Magic defense that is playing above expectations by allowing 96.5 points per game.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 PM Eastern

C Joel Embiid ($10,500 FD) is a gametime decision, but, considering this is the Hawks, he’s worth avoiding tonight. Be all-in on SF Tobias Harris ($7,800 FD) if Embiid is indeed sidelined. Harris is averaging 41.25 FDP by averaging 22 points and 11 boards per night thus far. PG Ben Simmons ($9,700 FD) is producing 45.95 FDP; his turnovers are made up for by the fact he leads the league with 3.5 steals per game. PF Al Horford ($6,900 FD) also benefits greatly if Embiid is out.

PG Trae Young ($9,400 FD) leads the league with 38.5 points per game and is adding nine assists per night as well. He’s something of a bargain considering the caliber of PGs on tonight’s slate. PF John Collins ($8,000 FD) is a stat stuffer who is also averaging 1.5 blocks per game but could have his hands full if Embiid is in the lineup. Beyond perhaps SF DeAndre’ Bembry ($4,100 FD), there’s little else to get excited about when it comes to the Hawks’ DFS options.

Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8:00 PM Eastern

You know it’s uncertainty with the Cavs when C Tristan Thompson ($6,300 DK) is the best DFS option based on Fantasy points per game. That said, don’t be fast to add him as this matchup should bring him down to earth. PF/C Kevin Love ($8,400 DK) looks like the version of Love in Minnesota, putting up 48.1 DKP. Health is always the issue with him, but he’s worth consideration tonight. Don’t count on tonight being the breakout for SF/PF Cedi Osman ($4,800 DK), who is averaging just 13 DKP.

Only an extra assist kept SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo ($10,600 DK) from becoming the fourth player ever to open the season with consecutive triple doubles. He’s my anchor in tonight’s DK lineup. SG/SF Khris Middleton ($7,200 DK) scored 37 points in Saturday’s OT loss to the Heat. He’ll be a good pairing as the two of them will suck up most of the Bucks’ usage rate. C Brook Lopez ($5,200 DK) is scoring 26.4 DKP despite a poor start from the field. PG Eric Bledsoe ($6,000) looks like he’s past his injured ribs, making him a sleeper going against Cleveland’s young and inexperienced point guards.

Oklahoma City at Houston, 8:00 PM Eastern

Thunder SG Shai Gilegeous-Alexander ($7,900 FD) would be the one player on the OKC roster to add to your NBA DFS lineup. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 42.03 FDP and will be more than up for the matchup against Rockets Gs James Harden and Russell Westbrook. This is also a favorable matchup for SF Danilo Gallinari ($7,100 FD). Of course, the attention will be on PG Chris Paul ($7,600 FD), who is off to a slow start entering his first game against the Rockets since being traded for Westbrook during the summer. SG Dennis Schroder ($4,600 FD) is sneaky good, especially if this game becomes a high-scoring affair.

Harden ($11,100 FD) is averaging 41.84 FDP, more than 17 less than Westbrook ($10,900) is producing in his first two games in Houston. Saving is saving, so keep $200 and run with Westbrook at the point. C Clint Capela is averaging 2.5 blocks per game, and at $8,400 at FanDuel, he’s more of a value compared to the likes of Drummond and Embiid for 10/28 NBA DFS. SF Danuel House ($4,100) is a sleeper who could quietly put up 33-35 FDP tonight.

Golden State at New Orleans, 8:00 PM Eastern

PG/SG Stephen Curry ($9,500 DK) is the only reliable option on the Warriors roster these days. Get used to hearing this phrase often. We knew regression was coming, but, damn. They’ve taken a pair of beatdowns. PF/C Marquese Chriss ($3,200 DK) had 25.5 DKP in Sunday’s loss and might actually be the second-best option on the roster. PF/C Draymond Green ($7,100 DK) is battling an elbow contusion but will be available. SF/PF Eric Paschall ($3,200 DK) might be worth a look to see if there’s some long term value.

SF/PF Brandon Ingram ($7,500 DK) is putting up 50.3 DKP, including a 63.25 performance in Saturday’s overtime loss to the Rockets. PG Lonzo Ball ($6,300 DK) is improving and is a borderline good option. I could see a stack with Ingram and Ball against the overwhelmed Warriors. SG/SF Josh Hart ($4,800 DK) is under the radar and is an option for 3-player stack.

Portland at San Antonio, 8:30 PM Eastern

PG Damian Lillard ($10,000 FD) is averaging 48.79 FDP and should be strongly considered. C Hassan Whiteside ($8,300 FD) got hit with foul trouble on Saturday, perhaps the one thing that can slow down his strong start with the Trail Blazers. SG C.J. McCollum ($6,200 FD) finally broke out with 52.3 FDP in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks and can be plugged in a pairing with Lillard. PF Zach Collins ($4,900 FD) dislocated his shoulder on Sunday and will be out indefinitely.

SG DeMar DeRozan ($7,900 FD) tallied 43.3 FDP in Saturday’s win. PF LaMarcus Aldridge ($8,200 FD) added 45.5 FDP, so all looks well in San Antonio. The player to grab, however, is PG Dejounte Murray ($7,000 FD) who looks like a value play and is showing signs of a potential breakout now that’s he’s finally healthy. C Jakob Poeltl ($4,800 FD) could be a cheap source of rebounding as he won’t have any qualms battling Whiteside in the paint.

Denver at Sacramento, 10:00 PM Eastern

If you want to pay top dollar for a big man, then run with C Nikola Jokic ($9,600 DK). Jokic is averaging 54.3 DKP thus far without truly putting his total arsenal on display. This could happen tonight against a thin Kings front court. PG/SG Jamaal Murray ($6,500 DK) comes off a 43.75 DKP in Friday’s gritty overtime win over the Suns. SG/SF Will Barton ($5,300 DK) is too scoring-dependent to be counted out. PF Paul Millsap ($5,300 DK) is off to a slow start, but it’s Jokic and Murray when it comes to DFS.

The Kings are struggling to offer DFS value. PF/C Marvin Bagley III is out at least until late November and PG De’Aaron Fox ($7,300 DK) has had two bad outings mixed in with one brilliant performance. I’d wait on Fox to give me more consistency before investing in him. SG/SF Buddy Hield ($6,000 DK) is the only other Kings player putting up better than 24 DKP per game, leaving the rest of the roster a jumbled band of confusion worth avoiding.

Utah at Phoenix, 10:00 PM Eastern

The risk of running out C Rudy Gobert ($9,000 FD) is that he could see limited minutes similar to what happened in Saturday’s blowout of the Kings. His FDP per game is low for now, but you know he’s got a monster run coming soon. For now, keep running with SG Donovan Mitchell ($8,600 FD) and his 40.86 FDP. SF Bojan Bogdanovic ($5,600 FD) might be the only other Jazz player worth considering tonight.

Right now, I’m liking SF Kelly Oubre Jr ($6,900 FD) more than SG Devin Booker ($9,100) for more than just 10/28 NBA DFS value. Oubre looks made for this style of play and we’re seeing why there was no need to give up on him. Both he and Booker will carry the load with C Deandre Ayton suspended. PG Ricky Rubio (7,000 FD) is a game time decision with his knee. If he’s out, then look for PF Frank Kaminsky ($5,200 FD) to get a boost in usage rate, which translates to sleeper status.

Charlotte at LA Clippers, 10:30 PM Eastern

C Cody Zeller ($5,800 DK) blew up for 52 DKP on Sunday and could carry that value over into tonight. PF/C P.J. Washington ($6,600 DK) and SF/PF Miles Bridges ($6,300 DK) are too risky for consideration tonight. I would consider PG/SG Devonte’ Graham ($4,800 DK) as a possible sleeper.

SF/PF Kawhi Leonard ($9,200 DK) is worth the steep price as he’s off to a strong stat stuffing start. The best options outside of Leonard reside on the Clippers bench as both PF/C Montrezl Harrell ($6,400 DK) and PG/SG Lou Williams ($7,100 DK) are both hitting 35 DKP per game.

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Most 3-Pointers

Damian Lillard — Off to a solid start, Lillard will have the green light to fire away all night.

DeMar DeRozan — Averaging 19.5 points per game thus far, DeRozan is capable of lighting it up any given night.

Verdict — Take Lillard.