The 11/3 NBA DFS schedule tips off at 5:00 PM Eastern with five games on the main slate. Our game previews and Prop Bets will get you up and running to success.
Houston at Miami, 6:00 PM Eastern
Rockets at a Glance: 1st in scoring (125.6), 30th in scoring defense (126.6), 1st in offensive rating (115.5), 29th in defensive rating (116.4), 1st in pace (108.8).
Stud: PG Russell Westbrook ($10,300 FD) averages 55.5 FDP and has a pair of triple doubles and two other starts where he narrowly missed a TD.
Dud: SG Eric Gordon ($3900 FD) is shooting under 27 percent from 3-point range. His offense is his game, and if he’s not shooting…
Sleeper: There’s a breakout waiting to happen from SF Danuel House ($5000 FD), who is averaging 25.1 FDP. He’s capable of putting up 30-35 tonight and should be considered for those running with multiple lineups.
Heat at a Glance: 8th in scoring (115.6), 13th in scoring (107.4), 15th in offensive rating (107.4), 5th in defensive rating (99.8), 8th in pace (105.4).
Stud: With SF Jimmy Butler ($9300 FD) a gametime decision with a foot injury. PF Bam Adebayo ($8300 FD) will be the best DFS option, averaging 41 FDP.
Dud: PG Goran Dragic ($5900 FD) had a season-low 8.7 FDP against the Hawks on Thursday and is starting to lose momentum after opening with impressive numbers in his new role off the bench.
Sleeper: It might be time to stop waiting for rookie PG Kendrick Nunn ($6200 FD) to regress. He scored 28 points in Thursday’s win over the Hawks and will see a huge jolt of usage if Butler is either sitting out or has
his minutes limited.
Sacramento at New York, 6:00 PM
Kings at a Glance: 29th in scoring (99.2), 23rd in scoring (113.2), 28th in offensive rating (99), 26th in defensive rating (113), 26th in pace (100.1)
Stud: After a slow start, PG De’Aaron Fox ($8000 DK) has averaged 40.25 DKP over the past three games and will be in an entertaining matchup with rookie PG/SG RJ Barrett ($6500 DK).
Dud: After a pair of solid outings, PF/C Richaun Holmes ($5100 DK) reverted back to Richaun Holmes, putting up 15.5 DKP in a foul-plagued 20 minutes against the Jazz on Friday.
Sleeper: SF/PF Harrison Barnes ($4800 DK) has scored at least 30 DKP in his last two games and is averaging seven boards over his last three games.
Knicks at a Glance: 28th in scoring (100.8), 14th in defense (108), 27th in offensive rating (101.2), 19th in defensive rating (108.4), 27th in pace (99.2)
Stud: Barrett floated a 14.75 DKP dud against the Magic on Wednesday but rebounded with a solid 34.75 DKP against the Celtics on Friday. I’d strongly consider him in the lineup against a poor Kings defense.
Dud: In real life, C Mitchell Robinson ($5100 DK) is a bad-ass who is playing through ankle and thumb injuries. In NBA DFS, though, he’s killing lineups with a modest 24.9 DKP. Better options await in the middle.
Sleeper: SF/PF Marcus Morris had a season-best 50.75 DKP in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. He’s a streak shooter who gets a great matchup against a thin Kings frontcourt, and should be under advisement at $4900 DK.
LA Lakers at San Antonio, 7:00 PM Eastern
Lakers at a Glance: 15th in scoring (111.2), 3rd in scoring defense (100.1), 11th in offensive rating (108.3), 2nd in defensive rating (97.4), 23rd in pace (100.5)
Stud: Any questions about SF LeBron James ($10,900 FD) slipping a bit in DFS were answered with a loud 88.4 DFS in Friday’s steel cage match against the Mavericks. He should be good for about 55-60 FDP tonight.
Dud: For now, PF Kyle Kuzma ($4700 FD) should not be on NBA DFS lineups. He played just 19 minutes in his debut on Friday and will deal with ankle soreness for a extended period.
Sleeper: C Dwight Howard ($4900 FD) is a value play when looking for blocked shots. D12 looks like vintage Howard, averaging 2.5 blocks per game.
Spurs at a Glance: 7th in scoring (116.2), 18th in scoring defense (111.2), 3rd in offensive rating (112), 16th in defensive rating (107.2), 12th in pace (103.8)
Stud: PG Dejounte Murray ($6900 FD) missed Friday’s game against the Warriors but will return to the starting lineup. He’s becoming the best rebounding PG not named Russell Westbrook, averaging eight boards a game.
Dud: Don’t get giddy about PG Patty Mills ($4500 FD) and his 40.9 FDP performance against the Warriors on Friday. With Murray back in the lineup, he will fall back behind Derrick White and Bryn Forbes in the rotation.
Sleeper: White ($5600 FD) has put up two games of at least 31 FDP and will have intriguing value if looking to fill the end of your NBA DFS lineup, especially in a Showdown mode.
Dallas at Cleveland, 7:30 PM Eastern
Mavericks at a Glance: 13th in scoring (113.8), 21st in scoring defense (112.4), 6th in offensive rating (110), 20th in defensive rating (108.7), 20th in pace (101.3)
Stud: PG/SG Luka Doncic ($9200 DK) is listed as questionable after getting stitches in his head on Friday. Doncic is averaging 56 DKP and gets to carve up the Cavs’ backcourt.
Dud: PG/SG Delon Wright ($4900 DK) has crashed to earth with a pair of 18 DKP in his last three games.
Sleeper: C Dwight Powell ($3500 DK) is working his way back into the lineup. Increased minutes will mean increased production for the banger, who has only played in two games this season.
Cavaliers at a Glance: 24th in scoring (103.8), 12th in scoring defense (112.7), 24th in offensive rating (102.4), 15th in defensive rating (105.6), 19th in pace (101.3)
Stud: PF/C Kevin Love ($9000 DK) is averaging 16.8 rebounds and will be up to the challenge of hitting the glass against a Mavs team that ranks in the top half of the league in rebounding.
Dud: SF/PF Cedi Osman ($4900 DK) has been a bust across the board, with his flashes of offense the only thing going for him.
Sleeper: PG/SG Collin Sexton ($5900 DK) is scoring 18.2 points per game and could have a productive night if Doncic isn’t in the lineup.
LA Clippers at Utah, 9:00 PM Eastern
Clippers at a Glance: 11th in scoring (114.2), 16th (109.5), 2nd in offensive rating (112.5), 17th in defensive rating (107.9), 17th in pace (101.5)
Stud: SF Kawhi Leonard ($10,600 FD) has averaged at least 60 FD points in each of his last three starts. He’s a sure-fire stat stuffer.
Dud: PF JaMychal Green ($3900 FD) offers little beyond a flash or two of scoring.
Sleeper: C Ivica Zubac ($4400 FD) is an interesting Showdown option whose numbers would greater if he didn’t have to share minutes with Montrezl Harrell ($6600 FD).
Jazz at a Glance: 27th in scoring (101), 1st in scoring defense (94), 25th in offensive rating (102.2), 1st in defensive rating (95.2), 28th in pace (98.8)
Stud: With C Rudy Gobert ($8200 FD) playing below expectations, the play of SG Donovan Mitchell ($8400 FD) is perhaps the lone reliable option on the Utah roster. Mitchell is averaging two steals per night while maintaining a solid turnover rate.
Dud: Gobert hasn’t played up to his salary, but did put up 40.2 FDP on Friday. He has to string some vintage Gobert games before gaining the trust of NBA DFS users.
Sleeper: SF Bojan Bogdanovic ($5500 FD) has emerged as the second scoring option behind Mitchell. The points will be there, but it’s his defense that is pushing to strong sleeper status.
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Over/Under Scoring
Julius Randle — Randle is averaging 14.3 points and is shooting 43.6% from the field. His 60.7% free throwing shooting will hamper his potential.
Buddy Hield — Hield is averaging 38.9% from the field but his 56% shooting in Friday’s win over the Jazz is encouraging.
Verdict — I got a feeling about Buddy Ball hitting MSG, so take Hield.
