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Welcome back, everyone! Tonight’s NBA main slate on DraftKings has a total of 11 games and five games tip-off at 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Not going to lie, there is a ton of value in this slate tonight and plenty of studs. There is no doubt in my mind that it’s going to be a very high scoring night on DraftKings. I will show you the studs I’m leaning towards tonight, as well as my value and sleeper plays I like. As always, best of luck tonight!
-NBA Schedule-
TOR @ IND – At 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
CHI @ ORL – At 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
PHI @ DET – At 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
WAS @ NY – At 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
ATL @ CLE – At 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
UTA @ MIA – At 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
SA @ MEM – At 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time
DEN @ PHO – At 9:00 P.M. Eastern Time
NO @ POR – At 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time
HOU @ SAC – At 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time
MIN @ GSW – At 10:30 P.M. Eastern Time
Top PG Picks:
Trae Young definitely warrants a closer look for tonight’s slate as he comes in as the most expensive player of the night. He has racked up at least 50 points on DraftKings in each of his last four outings. The match-up against Cleveland is also another major plus for him. This game should remain competitive through all four quarters allowing Young to flash his high-ceiling. Although there are many PG options I like tonight, I certainly do not mind rostering Young. Look for a floor of 46 fantasy points tonight.
Kyle Lowry – DK: ($8,800)
Lowry is making the absolute best out of a brutal situation for Toronto. They are without Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, and Marc Gasol going into tonight’s bout with Indiana. However, Lowry has been playing extremely well and has now recorded at least 44 points on DraftKings in each of his last four games. Do not expect Lowry to pump the brakes at all tonight. Look for him to have a floor of 40 fantasy points on tonight’s NBA slate.
Damian Lillard – DK: ($8,300)
I have a hard time not rostering Damian Lillard tonight in DFS formats due to how consistent he’s been. He has now recorded at least 35 fantastic points in each of his last 9 outings. Carmelo Anthony is dealing with an injury at the right now and if misses time; then Lillard will see a slight boost offensively. On top of all this, Lillard is going up against the Pelicans who are ranked 30th in the entire NBA against opposing PG’s. He is in a great spot for DFS purposes and he should be rostered in all formats. Look for a floor of 42 fantasy points tonight.
Ish Smith – DK : ($4,400)
Ish Smith delivered a clunker in his last outing that was felt from Maine all the way to Alaska. Before that game, Smith was on quite the run gathering at least 21 fantasy points in eight out of his last nine games. What I am getting at here is that he is an AWESOME bounce-back candidate. Washington will be without Isaiah Thomas, Rui Hachimura, Moritz Wagner, Thomas Bryant, and Davis Bertans. We all know what Smith is capable of when he plays big minutes. Tonight he will be thrust into a large role and he should be looking at a floor of 28 fantasy points.
Top SG Picks:
James Harden – DK: ($11,000)
As much as I hate paying up for him every time he is on the slate, it’s too difficult not to. Harden’s price is at a new low-point tonight after being upwards of $12,900 over the past week. This might be the perfect night to roster him while his sky-high price is somewhat reasonable. After all, Harden has racked up at least 57 fantasy points in six of his last ten outings. Tonight he will take on Sacramento who he went off on earlier in the year. In that game, Harden went for 52 points on DraftKings. Look for him to have a floor of 55 fantasy points tonight.
Bradley Beal – DK: ($9,300)
Beal is in a situation where he is one of the last starters standing. No Isaiah Thomas, Davis Bertans, Jordan McRae, CJ Miles, Rui Hachimura, Thomas Bryant, or Moritz Wagner. If Beal gets hot in this game, it could be one of the best fantasy performances in his career. New York doesn’t seem to be capable of burying anyone early in games this year. That bodes well for Beal’s fantasy production as it likely won’t get limited by a blow-out. If you are looking for someone who can go toe-to-toe with Harden tonight but has a cheaper price-tag; Beal is your guy.
C.J. McCollum – DK: ($6,500)
McCollum continues to be RED-HOT one the past few games for Portland. He has now recorded at least 42 points on DraftKings in each of his last four outings. Tonight the Trailblazers might be without Carmelo Anthony due to an injury. This will give McCollum an uptick on the offensive side of things today. He will be taking on the Pelicans tonight and earlier in the season when these two teams played, he put up 42 points on DraftKings. Look for some similar production tonight as I’m giving him a floor of 35 fantasy points.
Kevin Huerter – DK: ($5,100)
Huerter continues to be a solid source of production for Atlanta. Now that his minutes are not limited and he’s’ 100% healthy; Huerter becomes a viable DFS option again. He has recorded at least 27 points on DraftKings in each of his last four outings. On top of that, he saw 30+ minutes in each of those games and figures to continue seeing that allotment. Tonight he will take on Cleveland and look for him to have a floor of 25 fantasy points.
Damion Lee – DK: ($4,300)
Lee is my sleeper pick at the SG position for tonight’s main NBA slate on DraftKings. He started the year out strong and then got injured and sat out for an entire month. However, he has come back over the past week and is looking to reclaim his spot in the rotation. Lee has racked up at least 20 points on DraftKings in each of his last four outings. His playing time is somewhat sporadic, but you can expect him to play 25+ minutes tonight. If you are looking for salary relief at the SG position, Lee is your guy.
Top SF Picks:
Brandon Ingram – DK: ($8,400)
Ingram continues to dazzle defenders and keep viewers in awe with his athleticism. He is having one heck of a breakout campaign for the Pelicans this season. In fact, Ingram has racked up at least 37 points on DraftKings in eight out of his last ten games. Tonight he gets a solid match-up against Portland who he already played once this year. In that game, Ingram put up 42.3 fantasy points. Look for him to finish with a floor of 38 fantasy points in tonight’s contest.
Jonathan Isaac – DK: ($6,000)
Isaac has been extremely up and down throughout the season. He’s shown flashes of being a top 50-player this season. However, he will follow up a couple of big games with a massive clunker. He has scored at least 26 points on Fanduel in 6 out of his last ten games. In the other four games, he scored under 20 fantasy points. A lot of times his bigger games can be attributed to his defensive skills and an offensive explosion. Tonight’s match-up against Chicago provides Isaac with both of those opportunities. Chicago is ranked 30th in the league against opposing SF’s. Don’t go all-in on him, but definitely sprinkle him in there.
Joe Ingles DK: ($6,000)
Ingles continues to see an increase in his production as Mike Conley slowly recovers from injury. This is a role he’s already comfortable with as last season he started almost every game for Utah. Ingles has now recorded at least 31 points on DraftKings in six out of his last seven outings. Tonight’s match-up against Miami should be a very competitive game and the starters should all get solid minutes. Look for Ingles to have a floor of 25 fantasy points tonight.
Troy Brown – DK: ($4,800)
Troy Brown is a great DFS play as the Wizards are dealing with all kinds of injuries at the moment. He is not the most flashy player on the slate, but he is dirt cheap when considering he’ll probably play 30+ minutes tonight. Brown has recorded at least 23 fantasy points in seven out of his last 10 contests. With eight Wizards players set to miss tonight’s action, Troy Brown should get all the run he can handle. Look for him to have a floor of 30 points on DraftKings tonight.
Top PF Picks:
Kevin Love – DK: ($7,400)
Love is a solid DFS play for tonight’s contest. He’s now recorded a double-double in five out of his last six games. On top of that, he has a great matchup against Atlanta who is ranked 20th in the NBA against opposing PF’s. Love is one of the top-scoring options when he is on the floor. His rebounding ability is also what makes him a valuable play tonight. Look for him to have a floor of 35 fantasy points on DraftKings.
Julius Randle – DK: ($6,700)
Randle is a solid value play on tonight’s slate given his middling price/tag. He’s been slowly raising his floor over the past couple weeks and tonight he gets a great match-up against Washington. The Wizards are without half their team right now due to injuries. Something he will most likely capitalize on. I think Randle will have a floor of 34 fantasy points.
Jaren Jackson Jr. – DK: ($6,600)
Jackson Would be a nightly lock if he were guaranteed to play 30+ minutes each night. Cause he’s the type of player where’s minutes played directly correlates to his fantasy output. Tonight he is going up against San Antonio for the second time this season. In the first bout, Jackson dropped 42.7 fantasy points on Draftkings.
Rondae Hollis Jefferson – DK: ($4,500)
Hollis-Jefferson has the hot hand last night for Toronto as he racked up 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 28 minutes. That’s a lot of playing time for him given Toronto’s depth. However, Marc Gasol and Pascal Siakam are out tonight which should lead to another solid outing for Him. Don’t go all-in on him, but also don’t completely ignore him.
Top C Picks:
Nikola Vucevic – DK: ($8,200)
Vucevic had sticky hands in Orlando’s last game where he grabbed 6 steals on his way to a 60+ point outing on DraftKings. You can’t count on him grabbing that many steals on any given night. But, it was definitely a positive sign moving forward. Tonight’s he will take on Chicago who is ranked 19th in the NBA against opposing centers. Another plus, he’s much cheaper than some of the top C options tonight but has a similar ceiling/floor.
Hassan Whiteside – DK: ($7,900)
Whiteside is really cementing himself as a prominent offensive weapon for Portland. He’s not going to explode in the scoring column every night. However, his rebounds, blocks, and steals usually offset a bad shooting night. Tonight he has a reasonable price tag combined with a great match-up. Look for him to have a floor of 40 fantasy points tonight.
Alex Len – DK: ($5,300)
I’ve been chasing Len on DFS formats over the past few weeks due to his cheap price and a solid floor. In his last game, Len dropped 42 points on DraftKings in 25 minutes off the bench. He’s now recorded 20+ points on DK in nine of his last twelve outings. Tonight he will take on a Cleveland defense that Is ranked 23rd against opposing centers. Len needs at least 25 points tonight in order for him to pay off.
Ian Mahinmi – DK: ($4,400)
If you’re looking for some salary relief at the center position tonight, Mahinmi Is your guy. Washington is missing half their squad tonight which will force Mahinmi into a larger role. He has recorded at least 18 points on DraftKings in five of his last six games. Look for him to have a floor of 20 fantasy points tonight.
