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NBA DFS: Ghost’s Gems 11/22

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Only eight teams take the court tonight but there is plenty of intrigue. Not only have multiple stars been ruled out, but NBA teams are dealing with a plethora of injuries. It’s a Taco Tuesday edition of the Gems – let’s ride.

There has already been plenty to notice on injury reports. Moreover, key players may be unavailable in addition to those already ruled out. Thus, be sure to use our proprietary NBA projections and cheat sheet to build your lineups as the news rolls in. Moreover, join the conversation in the Win Daily Discord to get the insight you need from both subscribers and staff.

Brooklyn Nets @ Philadelphia 76ers

Brooklyn Nets

With how shorthanded the 76ers are tonight, I will not be playing Kevin Durant nor Kyrie Irving. Rather, it is the return of Ben Simmons to Philadelphia that peaks my interest. Now, this can go one of two ways. Either he makes a statement or flops. At the time of writing, I’m leaning toward the former. In his last two games, Simmons has a modest usage rate of 18.3% but has been efficient at the center position. Averaging 18.5/10.5/6 on 89.5% shooting, his field goal attempts have been low, but are right near the basket. In the absence of Joel Embiid, it is Ben Simmons that has the most to prove tonight in a phenomenal individual matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers rotation will be the most popular on the NBA slate. Not only does James Harden remain out with a foot injury, but Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have also been ruled out. Thus, the offense will belong to Tobias Harris, De’Anthony Melton, and Shake Milton. Moreover, PJ Tucker and Georges Niang are looking at heavy minutes in the frontcourt. Although he figures to be one of, if not the most rostered player on the slate, it will be hard to avoid Shake Milton tonight. Over his last two games, Milton has a 25.5% usage rate. Moreover, he has posted a 21/4.5/4 scoring line on 59.3% shooting, including 44.4% from deep.

Sacramento Kings @ Memphis Grizzlies

Sacramento Kings

November has been awfully kind to the Sacramento Kings. Not only are they currently 9-6 and holding down the 5th seed in the Western Conference, but they have been one of the best teams in the NBA lately. This month, the Kings are first in offensive rating and points per game, second in net rating and assists per game, and have the third best record in the league. Recently, De’Aaron Fox has been named Player of the Week and the Kings are now riding a six-game winning streak. Over that span, Fox has a team-leading 26.9% usage rate, resulting in a 24/4/8.7 scoring line on 57.7% shooting. With the Grizzlies ranked 22nd in defensive efficiency and struggling to contain primary ball handlers, Fox has a legitimate shot at leading the slate in scoring.

Memphis Grizzlies

With Ja Morant listed as doubtful tonight, both he and Desmond Bane figure to be on the sidelines. Thus, the offense will fall to Tyus Jones, John Konchar, Dillon Brooks, and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, due to recency bias in their latest game, the latter figures to be overlooked. In a mere two appearances this season after returning from a severe foot injury, Jackson Jr. has been efficient. Both of his games played came with Desmond Bane out of the lineup, but Ja Morant was playing. The reason I mention this is because, with Morant leading the team in usage rate in those games, Jackson Jr. is in line to do so tonight. In only 25 minutes per game, JJJ has posted a 16/9 scoring line on 33.33% shooting. Against a Sacramento defense that ranks 27th in the NBA in defensive efficiency, the Grizzlies are in a great spot tonight.

Detroit Pistons @ Denver Nuggets

Detroit Pistons

Another team dealing with multiple injuries is the rebuilding Pistons. Cade Cunningham remains out with a leg injury, while both Isaiah Stewart (toe) and Saddiq Bey (ankle) have also been ruled out for tonight. The duo of Jaden Ivey and Bojan Bogdanovic will lead the offense in the starting lineup, while Jalen Duren and Alec Burks will lead the bench unit. The former duo figures to be much more popular, but do not overlook the latter. In back-to-back games, both Duren and Burks have eclipsed 20 minutes. As a result, the have combined for 31.5 points per game. Moreover, despite not starting, Burks leads the team in usage rate over the last two games, while Duren leads the team in rebounds. On a small NBA slate, this game screams value.

Denver Nuggets

If you have played any NBA slate as of late, you already know the drill. The Nuggets have listed both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as doubtful tonight, meaning the team is not expecting either star to make a return to the lineup. Additionally, Jeff Green has been ruled out, while Aaron Gordon is at jeopardy of missing a fourth consecutive game. Thus, the Nuggets rotation will be on interest, should any combination of these players miss tonight’s game. No need to overthink this one: Bones Hyland, Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, DeAndre Jordan, and Michael Porter Jr. should be in your player pool.

Honorable Mention:

  • Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns

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NBA DFS: Ghost’s Gems 11/18

DFSGhost
written by DFSGhost

There are plenty of intriguing storylines for tonight’s NBA slate. A multitude of players have already been ruled out, while others seem to be on the wrong side of their questionable tags. It’s a Fajita Friday edition of the Gems – let’s ride.

Multiple players are currently listed on their team’s respective injury report. With eleven games on the schedule tonight, those lists will only grow. Thus, be sure to use our proprietary NBA projections and cheat sheet to build your lineups as the news rolls in. Moreover, join the conversation in the Win Daily Discord to get the insight you need from both subscribers and staff.

Indiana Pacers @ Houston Rockets (+5)

Indiana Pacers (-5)

If I didn’t like the studs in the game below this one as much as I do, I’d be all over Tyrese Haliburton. In summary, this is a dream spot for the Pacers’ plethora of guards. The Rockets rank 28th in the NBA in defensive rating, 29th versus primary ball handlers, and 29th versus off-ball guards. This bodes well for the trio of Haliburton, Hield, and Mathurin. While it’s a good spot for all three, I want to also highlight Myles Turner. Sporting a 21.8% usage rate on the season, Turner has posted an 18.1/8.9/1.6 scoring line on 52.9% shooting. Moreover, Turner has posted four straight double-doubles. During that span, he has averaged 22.5/10.8/1.5 on 59.6% shooting through a 22.5% usage rate. Whether it comes in the form of the three guards or Turner, you need exposure to this Pacers offense in one of the best game environments on the slate.

Houston Rockets (+5)

This is a great game environment for the mid range of the pricing grid. With the Pacers ranked 25th in defensive rating, I’m going right to the Rockets’ backcourt duo in Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green. Now, the former is listed as questionable, so be sure to keep an eye on that leading up to lock. However, both are firmly in play, should they both suit up. Green leads the team in usage rate at 27.1%, while Porter Jr. slots in second with a 26.4% rate of his own. They have combined for over 40 points per game this season while taking over 33 shots per night. Indiana currently ranks 22nd in the NBA versus primary ball handlers, while ranking in 27th versus off-ball guards. Moreover, the Pacers rank 29th in opposing three-point percentage allowed and 25th in three-pointers made per game, allowing 13.4 per game.

OKC Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies (-6)

OKC Thunder (+6)

Tied for third in league scoring, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best players in the league right now. Averaging a career-high 32.3 points per game, SGA has scored 37 or more points in four of his last five games. Moreover, he has posted a 35/4.4/6.2 scoring line on 56% shooting while carrying a 34.7% usage rate. Facing a Memphis defense that sits 19th in defensive efficiency and 23rd versus primary ball handlers, SGA is one of the best plays on the NBA slate.

Memphis Grizzlies (-6)

If you are looking for a back and forth between two of the league’s best young talents, look no further. Ja Morant played excellent in a losing effort to the Pelicans the other night. Despite the team only being able to muster 102 points, Morant posted a 36/8/4 scoring line on 48.1% shooting. Moreover, he led the team with a whopping 40.7% usage rate and finished +5 on the night. With the Thunder ranked third in the NBA in pace, this game environment is right up the alley of Morant.

Denver Nuggets @ Dallas Mavericks (-6.5)

Denver Nuggets (+6.5)

This is far from an elite game environment. However, with Jamal Murray (health and safety protocols) joining Nikola Jokic (health and safety protocols) on the sidelines, the Nuggets will be the most popular rotation on the NBA slate. Michael Porter Jr. instantly becomes the primary shot taker, but his efficiency has been lackluster, shooting 30% or worse from the field in three of his last four games. Thus, the duo of Bruce Brown and Bones Hyland are more intriguing. The former has scored in double digits in three straight games, posting a 13.3/9/5 scoring line on 45.5% shooting. Moreover, Hyland reentered the lineup last game and finished second on the team in usage rate, only behind Murray. Hyland posted a 21/7/2 scoring line on 46.5% shooting, including five three-pointers made on ten attempts. Considering the Mavericks are last in the league in pace and fifth in defensive rating, do not go overboard on the Nuggets.

Dallas Mavericks (-6.5)

Despite the absences of key members to the Nuggets rotation, Vegas still has this game staying close. Thus, Luka Doncic is firmly in play. Leading the NBA with a 38.3% usage rate, Doncic has been on a record-breaking pace to begin the season. Doncic has posted a remarkable 34.4/8.8/7.8 scoring line on 49.7% shooting. Moreover, he has 30 or more points in 11 of 13 appearances this year. I’ll never encourage the prediction of blowouts, and while this may seem like one on paper, the Mavericks have losses against the Wizards, Magic, and Thunder this year, while having a narrow margin of victory of 8.38 points in eight wins.

Honorable Mentions:

  • Boston Celtics @ New Orleans Pelicans (+3)
  • New York Knicks @ Golden State Warriors (-6.5)

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NBA DFS: Ghost’s Gems 11/16

DFSGhost
written by DFSGhost

Back to a set of full of games tonight in the NBA and there has already been plenty of news. Key players in some of the best game environments have already been ruled out, with surely more to come as we approach lock. It’s a Wet Wednesday edition of the Gems – let’s ride.

As mentioned above, many key players have already been ruled out. Certainly, there will be a flurry of updates to each injury report throughout the day. Thus, be sure to use our proprietary NBA projections and cheat sheet to build your lineups as the news rolls in. Moreover, join the conversation in the Win Daily Discord to get the insight you need from both subscribers and staff.

Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks (+2)

Boston Celtics (-2)

Make no mistake about it, Jayson Tatum has been playing at an MVP level this season. Since the mid range of the pricing grid tonight will be a priority for most, many stars in elite game environments will be overlooked at the top of the pricing grid. Tatum currently sits 3rd in the NBA in scoring with 31.9 points per game. Moreover, the former Duke Blue Devil has scored 20 or more points in every game this season. Tatum comes into tonight’s matchup sporting a 31.9% usage rate, resulting in a 31.9/7.4/3.9 scoring line on 49.1% shooting. Should Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) miss a fourth consecutive game, the Celtics are down to what is essentially an 8-man rotation in one of the best game environments on the slate.

Atlanta Hawks (+2)

The Celtics are widely recognized for their talent on the defensive side of the ball. However, the statistics tell another story. Boston currently sits 21st in the NBA in defensive rating and have been struggling to keep teams at bay, allowing 113.5 points per game over their last four. Dejounte Murray is an intriguing target at the top of the pricing grid given the Celtics’ lack of defense versus secondary ball handlers. Moreover, the duo of Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu hold an advantage on the inside over Al Horford. I won’t recommend forcing exposure to this offense, but this is a sneaky game for tournaments that can turn into an offensive spotlight.

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Milwaukee Bucks (-4.5)

Cleveland Cavaliers (+4.5)

The Cavaliers will get reinforcements with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) back in the lineup, but will also be without Jarrett Allen (ankle) against the Bucks. Thus, both Evan Mobley and Kevin Love will see a sizeable bump in playing time. However, the backcourt duo of Garland and Mitchell will continue to carry the 3rd best offense in the NBA. In a matchup against the Bucks, who are the league’s best defensive team, it won’t be easy to put up a ton of points against the likes of Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Mitchell has now scored 20 or more points in seven straight games, posting a 33.4/4.6/5.4 scoring line on 55.3% shooting. I encourage exposure to this offense either way, whether it comes in the form of Mitchell/Garland or Mobley/Love, but prefer the former, since the latter will be more popular.

Milwaukee Bucks (-4.5)

Since the mid range of the pricing grid offers much intrigue, Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be overly popular. Despite the lofty price tag, Giannis is one of a handful of players that can alter an NBA slate at any time. Sophomore Evan Mobley is already one of the league’s best defenders, but slowing Giannis down tonight will be a challenge like no other. Sporting a 38.6% usage rate on the season, Giannis returned to the lineup last game with a 27/8/4 scoring line in only 31 minutes and now carries a 31.3/11.8/5.2 scoring line on 52.6% shooting into tonight’s matchup.

New York Knicks @ Denver Nuggets (-9)

New York Knicks (+9)

With the Knicks on the second half of a back-to-back, this is one of many injury reports to monitor. Moreover, New York plays five games over a span of seven days, with this being their second of five. Denver ranks 23rd in defensive rating. Thus, I have interest in rostering Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, or one of Isaiah Hartenstein or Obi Toppin, depending on what our NBA projections display. The trio find themselves in tremendous matchups against Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and DeAndre Jordan, respectively. Look for updates in Discord to see where we land exactly, but the Knicks are going to be of interest.

Denver Nuggets (-9)

Welcome to the team of choice on this NBA slate. The field will surely flock to the Nuggets offense with Nikola Jokic (health and safety protocols) ruled out, and rightfully so. In addition, Bones Hyland ((health and safety protocols) will miss a third consecutive game, while Aaron Gordon is questionable with an illness as well. The quartet of Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Bruce Brown, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are set to see heavy minutes and offensive looks.

Of the four, Jamal Murray looks to be in for a big night. Sporting a 26.7% usage rate on the season, Murray sees a drastic increase to 38.6% with Jokic off the floor this year in a small sample. Moreover, his fantasy points per minute (FPPG) increases from 1.01 to 1.13 while seeing a notable uptick in scoring and field goal attempts. With the Knicks ranked 26th in the NBA to primary ball handlers, Murray is the preferred target, but the quartet listed above are all in play.

Honorable Mentions:

  • Indiana Pacers @ Charlotte Hornets (-2.5)
  • Golden State Warriors @ Phoenix Suns (-1.5)

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NBA DFS: Ghost’s Gems 11/03

DFSGhost
written by DFSGhost

Tonight makes for an interesting NBA slate. With only four teams in action, the majority of the field will want to go a similar direction. Multiple elite talents, young stars in the making, and two mismatches on paper will have this be our craziest slate of the season thus far. It’s a Thirsty Thursday edition of the Gems – let’s ride.

With only two games on the schedule tonight, a single injury or lineup change can shift the NBA slate drastically. Thus, be sure to use our proprietary NBA projections and cheat sheet to build your lineups as the news rolls in. Moreover, join the conversation in the Win Daily Discord to get the insight you need from both subscribers and staff.

Golden State Warriors @ Orlando Magic (+8)

Golden State Warriors (-8)

Rather than diving into individual statistics, I’ll be discussing different strategies surrounding all four teams on this NBA slate. Beginning with the Warriors, it’s simple: are you playing Steph Curry or not? You certainly cannot go wrong here with the reigning Finals MVP, as he is clearly producing in all facets of the game. However, should you fade him, you’ll need exposure to this offense in the form of Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, or Jordan Poole. Wiggins posted 20+ points for the first time in his last five games the other night, while Poole has been inconsistent with the number of looks he gets. Meanwhile, Thompson has logged 30 or more minutes in back-to-back appearances, attempting 19 three-pointers along the way. Obviously, Curry is the clear top dog here for me, followed by Poole, Thompson, and Wiggins, in that order.

Orlando Magic (+8)

The Magic will dictate this NBA slate. Given the numerous options they provide us in the mid range, there are a few possibilities to entertain. The first is with Wendell Carter Jr. The reason I mention him first is because he is the logical pivot to Nikola Jokic at the center position. By no means is he expected to match his counterpart’s output, but WCJ offers more flexibility with your build. Second, the duo of Franz Wagner and Bol Bol. While the latter has been a focal point in previous articles and remains to be rostered at a much lower rate than he should, this is a matchup where he could find himself lagging behind in transition. While I’ll still entertain the possibility of playing Bol, I’ll be taking a long look at Wagner, who has assumed the responsibility of being one of the primary ball handlers with Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz sidelined. Paolo Banchero is the odd man out for me here, but I won’t fault you for prioritizing him given his safe floor.

Denver Nuggets @ OKC Thunder (+6)

Denver Nuggets (-6)

With Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray back in the lineup, I’m taking a stance on fading Nikola Jokic tonight. While the back-to-back NBA MVP can surely lead any slate in scoring, he caps the upside of your lineup structure. Thus, I’ll be turning to the two secondary options on offense. MPJ has scored 15 or more points in every game this season, making his way back to form. Meanwhile, Murray can be an x-factor on this slate. The former Kentucky Wildcat logged 30 minutes for the first time this season in his last game and took a season-high 21 shots. With the Thunder on a thin rotation, this can be a primary spot for the two to continue to get shots up in a winnable game, without Jokic having to carry them on offense.

OKC Thunder (+6)

If you’re not playing Curry tonight, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the stud you want. While he is likely to be the least popular option of the three options at the top of the pricing grid, SGA offers just as much upside as anyone right now. Additionally, the field will flock to the value on the OKC side of things, leaving SGA as the odd man out. The frontcourt of Robinson-Earl, Pokusevski, Jalen Williams, and Bazley all figure to be in consideration. Be sure to check our projections to see where they rank leading up to lock.

NBA DFS stud rankings based on lineup structure:

  1. Steph Curry
  2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  3. Nikola Jokic

NBA DFS scenarios based on lineup structure:

  1. If fading Jokic, look to Murray and/or Porter Jr.
  2. If fading Curry, look to the trio of Poole, Thompson, Wiggins
  3. Orlando mid range targets listed above
  4. OKC value options

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12/10 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Plays

Brandon C. Williams
written by Brandon C. Williams

There are only four games tonight, but the 12/10 NBA DFS Game Previews and Prop Plays will treat it as a 15-game affair.

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Washington at Charlotte, 7:00 PM Eastern

Wizards at a Glance: 3rd in scoring (118.2), 30th in scoring (122.5), 4th in offensive rating (113), 30th in defensive rating (117.1), 3rd in pace (104.6).

DFS Stud: SG Bradley Beal ($9300/DK). Dud: SF/PF Davis Bertans ($6300/DK). Sleeper: PF/C Moritz Wagner ($6000/DK).

Hornets at a Glance: 25th in scoring (105.4), 20th in scoring (113.1), 22nd in offensive rating (106.7), 29th in defensive rating (114.4), 26th in pace (98.5).

DFS Stud: PG/SG Terry Rozier ($7100/DK). Dud: PF/C PJ Washington ($5900/DK). Sleeper: C Cody Zeller ($4600/DK).

Denver at Philadelphia, 8:00 PM Eastern

Nuggets at a Glance: 22nd in scoring (106.5), 1st in scoring defense (101.9), 21st in offensive rating (107.1), 2nd in defensive rating (102.5), 27th in pace (98).

Stud: PG Jamal Murray ($7300/FD). Dud: C Nikola Jokic ($8800/FD). Sleeper: PF Paul Millsap ($4600/FD).

76ers at a Glance: 16th in scoring (110.2), 4th in scoring defense (104), 14th in offensive rating (109.4), 5th in defensive rating (103.5), 17th in pace (100.2).

DFS Stud: C Joel Embiid ($10,400). Dud: PF Al Horford ($7500/FD). Sleeper: SF Matisse Thybulle ($4800/FD).

Atlanta at Miami, 8:00 PM Eastern

Hawks at a Glance: 19th in scoring (108.7), 27th in scoring defense (117.3), 23rd in offensive rating (105.6), 26th in defensive rating (114), 11th in pace (102).

DFS Stud: PG Trae Young ($10,400/DK). Dud: SF/PF Jabari Parker ($6300/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF DeAndre Hunter ($4400/DK).

Heat at a Glance: 14th in scoring (111), 8th in scoring defense (105.5), 9th in offensive rating (109.9), 7th in defensive rating (104.5), 18th in pace (99.6).

DFS Stud: SG/SF Jimmy Butler ($9100/DK). Dud: SG/SF Duncan Robinson ($4500/DK). Sleeper: SG Tyler Herro ($5900/DK).

New York at Portland, 10:00 PM Eastern

Knicks at a Glance: 30th in scoring (100.6), 17th in scoring defense (111), 30th in offensive rating (102.7), 25th in defensive rating (113.3), 29th in pace (98).

DFS Stud: PF Julius Randle ($7300/FD). Dud: SF Marcus Morris ($6100/FD). Sleeper: SG RJ Barrett ($5900/FD).

Trail Blazers at a Glance: 10th in scoring (112.7), 24th in scoring (115.4), 12th in offensive rating (109.6), 22nd on defensive rating (112.2), 10th in pace (102.4).

Stud: PG Damian Lillard ($9600/FD). Dud: SG CJ McCollum ($7400/FD). Sleeper: PG Elfrid Payton ($4400/FD).

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12/6 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Plays

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There’s 10 games on the NBA schedule tonight, so the 12/6 NBA Game Previews and Prop Plays will get you ready to start the weekend with a chance to make your share of the long green.

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Brooklyn at Charlotte, 7:00 PM Eastern

Nets at a Glance: 10th in scoring (113), 20th in scoring (113.9), 16th in offensive rating (108.8), 17th in defensive rating (109.5), 7th in pace (102.9).

Stud: C Jarrett Allen ($7200/DK). Dud: PG/SG Spencer Dinwiddie ($8200/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Taurean Prince ($6500/DK).

Hornets at a Glance: 25th in scoring (105.4), 18th in scoring defense (112.8), 22nd in offensive rating (106.5), 26th in defensive rating (113.9), 26th in pace (98.6).

Stud: PG Devonte’ Graham ($8300/DK). Dud: C Cody Zeller ($4100/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Miles Bridges ($5100/DK).

Orlando at Cleveland, 7:00 PM Eastern

Magic at a Glance: 29th in scoring (103.5), 3rd in scoring defense (103.4), 23rd in offensive rating (105.7), 11th in defensive rating (105.6), 28th in pace (97.9).

Stud: SF Jonathan Isaac ($7500/FD). Dud: PG Markelle Fultz ($6200/FD). Sleeper: PF Khem Birch ($4500/FD).

Cavaliers at a Glance: 28th in scoring (104.2), 19th in scoring (112.8), 25th in offensive rating (104.9), 24th in defensive rating (113.7), 22nd in pace (99.2).

Stud: PF Kevin Love ($8000/FD). Dud: SF Cedi Osman ($4800/FD). Sleeper: PG Collin Sexton ($6000/FD).

Indiana at Detroit, 7:00 PM Eastern

Pacers at a Glance: 16th in scoring (109.9), 6th in scoring defense (104.4), 12th in offensive rating (110), 9th in defensive rating (104.5), 24th in pace (98.5).

Stud: PF/C Domantas Sabonis ($7800/DK). Dud: SG/SF Jeremy Lamb ($6100/DK). Sleeper: C Myles Turner ($5100/DK).

Pistons at a Glance: 17th in scoring (108.8), 13th in scoring defense (108.8), 11th in offensive rating (111.2), 18th in defensive rating (110.2), 25th in pace (98.7).

Stud: C Andre Drummond ($9400/DK). Dud: SG/SF Luke Kennard ($5800/DK). Sleeper: PG/SG Derrick Rose ($5400/DK).

Washington at Miami, 8:00 PM Eastern

Wizards at a Glance: 3rd in scoring (118.9), 30th in scoring defense (122.4), 4th in offensive rating (113.3), 30th in defensive rating (116.6), 2nd in pace (104.9).

Stud: SG Bradley Beal ($9800/FD). Dud: C Moritz Wagner ($5400/FD). Sleeper: PF Davis Bertans ($6000/FD).

Heat at a Glance: 14th in scoring (111), 8th in scoring (105.7), 14th in offensive rating (109.6), 7th in defensive rating (104.4), 18th in pace (100.2).

Stud: SG Jimmy Butler ($9100/FD). Dud: SG Tyler Herro ($4300/FD). Sleeper: PG Kendrick Nunn ($5100/FD).

Denver at Boston, 8:00 PM Eastern

Nuggets at a Glance: 21st in scoring (107.3), 1st in scoring defense (101.4), 18th in offensive rating (107.7), 1st in defensive rating (101.8), 27th in pace (98).

Stud: C Nikola Jokic ($8000/DK). Dud: PG/SG Jamal Murray ($6400/DK). Sleeper: PF/C Paul Millsap ($5400/DK).

Celtics at a Glance: 15th in scoring (110.8), 4th in scoring defense (103.9), 9th in offensive rating (110.7), 6th in defensive rating (103.8), 21st in pace (99.5).

Stud: SF/PF Jayson Tatum ($7600/DK). Dud: PG Kemba Walker ($7800/DK).

Sleeper: PF/C David Theis ($4300/DK).

Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 8:00 PM Eastern

Timberwolves at a Glance: 8th in scoring (113.7), 24th defensive scoring (114.8), 19th in offensive rating (107.6), 13th in defensive rating (108.6), 4th in pace (104).

Stud: PF Robert Covington ($5800/FD). Dud: SF Jarrett Culver ($5200/FD). Sleeper: C Gorgui Dieng ($3500/FD).

Thunder at a Glance: 22nd in scoring (107.1), 12th in defensive scoring (108.3), 20th in offensive rating (107.5), 14th in defensive rating (108.7), 23rd (99.1).

Stud: PG Chris Paul ($6900/FD). Dud: SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($6600/FD). Sleeper: SG Dennis Schroder ($5500/FD).

Golden State at Chicago, 8:00 PM Eastern

Warriors at a Glance: 26th in scoring (104.9), 22nd in scoring defense (114.7), 28th in offensive rating (104.2), 27th in defensive rating (114), 19th in pace (100.2).

Stud: PG/SF Draymond Green ($5900/DK). Dud: PG/SG Alec Burks ($5500/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Glenn Robinson III ($4500/DK).

Bulls at a Glance: 23rd in scoring (106.4), 16th in scoring defense (109.2), 29th in offensive rating (104), 12th in defensive rating (107.2), 11th in pace (102.2).

Stud: PG/SG Zach LaVine ($7800/DK). Dud: PF/C Wendell Carter Jr. ($6600/DK). Sleeper: PG/SG Kris Dunn ($4900/DK).

Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 PM Eastern

Kings at a Glance: 27th in scoring (104.9), 14th in scoring defense (108.8), 21st in offensive rating (106.9), 20th in defensive rating (110.8), 30th in pace (97.6).

Stud: SG Buddy Hield ($8000/FD). Dud: PF Nemanja Bjelica ($6000/FD).

Sleeper: PF Marvin Bagley III ($7000/FD).

Spurs at a Glance: 13th in scoring (112), 26th in scoring defense (116), 13th in offensive rating (109.8), 25th in defensive rating (113.8), 14th in pace (101).

Stud: SG DeMar DeRozan ($8300/FD). Dud: PF LaMarcus Aldridge ($7800/FD). Sleeper: PF Trey Lyles ($3600/FD).

LA Clippers at Milwaukee, 8:30 PM Eastern

Clippers at a Glance: 6th in scoring (115.5), 10th in scoring defense (107.8), 5th in offensive rating (111.9), 8th in defensive rating (104.4), 8th in pace (102.7).

Stud: SF/PF Paul George ($7800/DK). Dud: PG/SG Lou Williams ($6400/DK). Sleeper: PG/SG Patrick Beverley ($4800/DK).

Bucks at a Glance: 1st in scoring (121.1), 11th in scoring defense (108.2), 2nd in offensive rating (114.6), 3rd in pace (102.4).

Stud: SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,500/DK). Dud: PG Eric Bledsoe ($6200/DK). Sleeper: C Brook Lopez ($5200/DK).

LA Lakers at Portland, 10:30 PM Eastern

Lakers at a Glance: 12th in scoring (112.3), 2nd in scoring defense (102.3), 7th in offensive rating (111.2), 2nd in defensive rating (102.4), 16th in pace (100.4).

Stud: SF LeBron James ($10,800/FD). Dud: PF Kyle Kuzma ($4400/FD). Sleeper: PG Rajon Rondo ($5500/FD).

Trail Blazers at a Glance: 9th in scoring (113.5), 23rd in scoring defense (114.8), 10th in offensive rating (110.3), 21st in defensive rating (111.6), 9th in pace (102.4).

Stud: PG Damian Lillard ($9400/FD). Dud: C Hassan Whiteside ($8000/FD). Sleeper: SF Carmelo Anthony ($5800/FD).

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11/26 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Play

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With only two games on the 11/26 NBA DFS slate, tonight might be a good night to not go all-in and play it safe. Showdown format is suggested as most players will be overvalued in most classic formats.

Three of the four teams playing tonight rank among the top 10 in scoring, but the Wizards — ranked third in scoring — must travel to Denver to meet a Nuggets team that leads the league in scoring defense while also ranking third in overall defensive rating.

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LA Clippers at Dallas, 8:30 PM Eastern

Clippers at a Glance: 6th in scoring (114.2), 11th in scoring defense (107.3), 5th in offensive rating (111.3), 10th in defensive rating (104.5), 12th in pace (102).

Stud: SF/PF Kawhi Leonard ($8800/DK). Dud: PG/SG Patrick Beverley ($4700/DK). Sleeper: PG/SG Lou Williams ($6300/DK).

Mavericks at a Glance: 2nd in scoring (119.1), 15th in scoring defense (109.9), 1st in offensive rating (118.2), 18th in defensive rating (109.2), 20th in pace (100.1).

Stud: PG/SG Luka Doncic ($11,400). Dud: PF/C Kristaps Porzingis ($6900/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Tim Hardaway Jr. ($5000/DK).

Washington at Denver, 9:00 PM Eastern

Wizards at a Glance: 3rd in scoring (119.1), 29th in scoring defense (120.3), 2nd in offensive rating (114.5), 30th in defensive rating (115.1), 5th in pace (104).

Stud: C Thomas Bryant ($6700/FD). Dud: SG Bradley Beal ($9700/FD). Sleeper: SF Davis Bertans ($6000/FD).

Nuggets at a Glance: 25th in scoring (106.7), 1st in scoring defense (101.7), 16th in offensive rating (107.9), 3rd in defensive rating (102.9), 29th in pace (97.5).

Stud: C Nikola Jokic ($10,800/FD). Dud: PF Paul Millsap ($6600/FD). Sleeper: SG Gary Harris ($4500/FD).

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11/22 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Plays

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We have freedom of choice tonight as the 11/22 NBA DFS Game Previews get us ready for 10 games from coast to coast along with a pretty cool prop bet as well.

Charlotte at Washington, 7:00 PM Eastern

Hornets at a Glance: 26th in scoring (104.9), 20th in scoring defense (112.8), 26th in offensive rating (104.4), 23rd in defensive rating (112.2), 23rd in pace (99.8).

Stud: PG/SG Devonte’ Graham ($6900/DK). Dud: PF/C PJ Washington ($4700/DK). Sleeper: C Cody Zeller ($4900/DK).

Wizards at a Glance: 2nd in scoring (119.7), 30th in scoring defense (121.1), 2nd in offensive rating (114.6), 30th in defensive rating (116), 6th in pace (104.4).

Stud: SG Bradley Beal ($9600/DK). Dud: PG Isaiah Thomas ($5100/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Davis Bertans ($5200/DK).

Atlanta at Detroit, 7:00 PM Eastern

Hawks at a Glance: 19th in scoring (107.6), 26th in scoring defense (116.9), 27th in offensive rating (103.8), 27th in defensive rating (112.8), 11th in pace (102.8).

Stud: PG Trae Young ($9700/FD). Dud: SG Deandre’ Bembry ($4500/FD). Sleeper: PF Jabari Parker ($6900/FD).

Pistons at a Glance: 22nd in scoring (107.3), 19th in scoring defense (112), 16th in offensive rating (107.4), 22nd in defensive rating (112.1), 21st in pace (99.9).

Stud: C Andre Drummond ($9600/FD). Dud: SF Markieff Morris ($3700/FD). Sleeper: PG Derrick Rose ($5600/FD).

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 7:30 PM Eastern

Kings at a Glance: 25th in scoring (105.6), 13th in scoring defense (109), 14th in offensive rating (107.8), 21st in defensive rating (111.3), 29th in pace (98).

Stud: SG/SF Buddy Hield ($7400/DK). Dud: PF Nemanja Bjelica ($5700/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Harrison Barnes ($5900/DK).

Nets at a Glance: 9th in scoring (113.5), 24th in scoring defense (116.6), 20th in offensive rating (106.7), 18th in defensive rating (109.6), 5th in pace (104.8).

Stud: PG/SG Spencer Dinwiddie ($7600/DK). Dud: C DeAndre’ Jordan ($5400/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Joe Harris ($5000/DK).

Miami at Chicago, 8:00 PM Eastern

Heat at a Glance: 13th in scoring (112.2), 6th in scoring defense (103.7), 12th in offensive rating (109), 3rd in defensive rating (100.8), 12th in pace (102).

Stud: PF Bam Adebayo ($8600/FD). Dud: PG Kendrick Nunn ($5700/FD). Sleeper: SG Tyler Herro ($4700/FD).

Bulls at a Glance: 21st in scoring (107.3), 15th in scoring defense (109.8), 30th in offensive rating (103.7), 13th in defensive rating (106.1), 9th in pace (103.5).

Stud: SG Zach LaVine ($7100/FD). Dud: PG Tomas Satroransky ($5000/FD). Sleeper: PF Lauri Markkanen ($6800/FD).

LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8:00 PM Eastern

Lakers at a Glance: 15th in scoring (110.9), 2nd in scoring defense (101.1), 9th in offensive rating (109.9), 1st in defensive rating (100.2), 19th in pace (100.2).

Stud: PF/C Anthony Davis ($10,100/DK). Dud: SF/PF Kyle Kuzma ($4300/DK). Sleeper: C Dwight Howard ($4300/DK).

Thunder at a Glance: 24th in scoring (105.7), 9th in scoring defense (106.2), 22nd in offensive rating (102.5), 12th in defensive rating (106), 25th in pace (99.4).

Stud: PG/SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($6400/DK). Dud: SF/PF Danilo Gallinari ($6100/DK). Sleeper: PG/SG Dennis Schroder ($5500/DK).

San Antonio at Philadelphia, 8:00 PM Eastern

Spurs at a Glance: 8th in scoring (113.5), 22nd in scoring defense (116.2), 4th in offensive rating (111.4), 28th in defensive rating (114), 14th in pace (102).

Stud: PF LaMarcus Aldridge ($7600/FD). Dud: SG DeMar DeRozan ($7800/FD). Sleeper: PG Dejounte Murray ($6400/FD).

76ers at a Glance: 16th in scoring (109.7), 11th in scoring defense (106.5), 15th in offensive rating (107.5), 10th in defensive rating (104.3), 17th in pace (101.3).

NBA Dfs Stud: PG Ben Simmons ($9000/FD). Dud: C Joel Embiid ($10,100/FD). Sleeper: PF Al Horford ($7000/FD).

Cleveland at Dallas, 8:30 PM Eastern

Cavaliers at a Glance: 28th in scoring (104.1), 16th in scoring defense (109.9), 23rd in offensive rating (104.5), 19th in defensive rating (110.3), 24th in pace (99.7).

Stud: PF/C Kevin Love ($7800/DK). Dud: PG/SG Jordan Clarkson ($4400/DK). Sleeper: PF/C Larry Nance ($5500/DK).

Mavericks at a Glance: 5th in scoring (116.1), 14th in scoring defense (109.6), 1st in offensive rating (115.4), 17th in defensive rating (109), 22nd in pace (99.8).

NBA DFS Stud: PG/SG Luka Doncic ($11,400/DK). Dud: SF/PF Dorian Finney-Smith ($4300/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Tim Hardaway Jr. ($4500/DK).

Boston at Denver, 9:00 PM Eastern

Celtics at a Glance: 14th in scoring (112), 7th in scoring defense (104.4), 7th in offensive rating (110.5), 7th in defensive rating (103), 18th in pace (100.6).

Stud: SF Jaylen Brown ($6700/FD). Dud: PG Kemba Walker ($7600/FD). Sleeper: SG Marcus Smart ($6400/FD).

Nuggets at a Glance: 23rd in scoring (106.8), 3rd in scoring defense (102.3), 18th in offensive rating (107.2), 4th in defensive rating (102.7), 28th in pace (98).

Stud: PG Jamal Murray ($7000/FD). Dud: Nikola Jokic ($9000/FD). Sleeper: PF Paul Millsap ($6600/FD).

Golden State at Utah, 9:00 PM Eastern

Warriors at a Glance: 18th in scoring (108.2), 28th in scoring (118.9), 21st in offensive rating (105.5), 29th in defensive rating (116), 16th in pace (101.8).

Stud: SF/PF Eric Paschall ($6300/DK). Dud: PG/SG Alec Burks ($5700/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Glenn Robinson III ($4600/DK).

Jazz at a Glance: 27th in scoring (104.4), 1st in scoring defense (100.6), 24th in offensive rating (104.4), 2nd in defensive rating (100.6), 20th in pace (100).

Stud: PG/SG Donovan Mitchell ($7900/DK). Dud: SG/SF Joe Ingles ($4400/DK). Sleeper: SF Royce O’Neal ($4000/DK).

Houston at LA Clippers, 10:30 PM Eastern

Rockets at a Glance: 3rd in scoring (117.9), 21st in scoring defense (113.1), 4th offensive rating (112), 15th in defensive rating (107.5), 2nd in pace (105.3).

Stud: SG James Harden ($11,500/FD). Dud: SF Danuel House ($5200/FD). Sleeper: PF P.J. Tucker ($4700/FD).

Clippers at a Glance: 12th in scoring (112.4), 10th in scoring defense (106.4), 11th in offensive rating (109.4), 8th in defensive rating (103.6), 13th in pace (102).

Stud: SF Paul George ($8600/FD). Dud: PG Patrick Beverley ($5600/FD). Sleeper: SF Moe Harkless ($4100/FD).

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11/5 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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Tuesday offers another six-game slate, so Vote Early and dig into the 11/5 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

Indiana at Charlotte, 7:00 PM Eastern

Pacers at a Glance — 21st in scoring (105.2), 7th in scoring (103.8), 21st in offensive rating (104.3), 11th in defensive rating (103), 22nd in pace (100.8).

PF/C Domantas Sabonis ($8300/DK) is questionable, but with the Pacers playing back-to-backs, chances are Sabonis sits tonight and plays against the Wizards on Wednesday. With PF/C Myles Turner also out out, PF/C Goga Bitadze ($4000/DK) will likely see extended minutes tonight and could be worth a flier. PG/SG Malcolm Brogdon ($8200/DK) is a must-consider on a nightly basis, while SG/SF Jeremy Lamb ($6100/DK) is seeing a spike in his DKP per game totals.

Stud — Brogdon. Dud — SF/PF T.J. Warren ($6100). Sleeper — Bitadze.

Hornets at a Glance — 20th in scoring (105.5), 22nd in scoring defense (112.5), 20th in offensive rating (104.7), 27th in defensive rating (111.7), 24th in pace (100.7).

C Cody Zeller ($6500/DK) offers strong sleeper potential, especially if the Pacers choose to sit Sabonis. He should be a lock for a double-double. PG Terry Rozier ($6900/DK) has become more of a scoring threat in his last four games. Considering the lack of options in Charlotte, I think this is more than just a brief trend. Like Zeller, PF/C P.J. Washington ($6100/DK) has upside tonight.

Stud — Zeller. Dud — SF/PF Miles Bridges ($5400/DK). Sleeper — Washington.

Boston at Cleveland, 7:00 PM Eastern

Celtics at a Glance — 17th in scoring (108.6), 5th in scoring (103), 14th in offensive rating (107), 8th in defensive rating (101.4), 16th in pace (101.5).

After a down opener, PG Kemba Walker ($9100/FD) has averaged at least 42.2 FDP in his last four games. PF Jayson Tatum ($8300/FD) is more steady than spectacular. Nothing wrong with that, but I’d choose Walker if you had to build around a Celtics player tonight. SG Jaylen Brown ($6300/FD) is out tonight (illness), so look for more minutes for SG Marcus Smart ($5600/FD), who has been a surprise source of DFS production. PF Daniel Theis ($4200/FD) is a curious play. SF Gordon Hayward ($6900/FD) continues as a good value since the Boston bench is pretty thin.

Stud — Walker. Dud — Smart. Sleeper — Hayward.

Cavaliers at a Glance — 23rd in scoring (105), 19th in scoring defense (111), 23rd in offensive rating (103.8), 22nd in defensive rating (109.8), 20th in pace (101.1).

As long as he is healthy, PF Kevin Love ($9400/FD) is a must-consider. Tonight, he might be more of a must-start. C Tristan Thompson ($8400/FD) isn’t a fluke. The offense is now optimal for him to be more of an option rather than an observer. The blocked shots, however, is a fluke. PG Collin Sexton ($5200/FD) is averaging two assists per game. Uh, I’d like more from my PG, please. Stay far away from PG Darius Garland ($4000/FD) and SF Cedi Osman ($4400/FD).

Stud — Love. Dud — Garland. Sleeper — SF Larry Nance ($5000/FD).

San Antonio at Atlanta, 7:30 PM Eastern

Spurs at a Glance — 14th in scoring (112.8), 15th in scoring defense (109.8), 12th in offensive rating (108.6), 15th in defensive rating (105.8), 11th in pace (103.9).

Any time you have a PG averaging 8.6 rebounds per game to go along with 2.2 steals per contest, you have to pay attention, which is why Dejounte Murray ($6700/DK) is a strong option tonight. SG/SF DeMar DeRozan ($7500/DK) is adding rebounds and assists to his usual solid scoring totals. Run with him while that lasts. Facing Alex Len will be a challenge for PF/C LaMarcus Aldridge ($6800/DK), but must better than what he faced on Sunday contending with Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard. SF/PF Rudy Gay ($5200/DK) isn’t shooting well from long range but is doing enough stat-stuffing to merit consideration.

Stud — Murray. Dud — Gay. Sleeper C Jakob Poeltl ($3100/DK).

Hawks at a Glance — 26th in scoring (103.4), 8th in scoring defense (104.4), 25th in offensive rating (102.9), 12th in defensive rating (103.8), 25th in pace (100.5).

PF/C John Collins ($8000/DK) was suspended 25 games on Tuesday, taking away 36.9 DKP and huge presence inside for the Hawks. That dampens the news of PG Trae Young ($9200/DK) returning to the lineup. Expect Young to have a larger Usage rate. The value of PG/SG Deandre’ Bembry ($5300/DK) is hurt as well. With Collins out, rookie C Bruno Fernando ($3200) will likely see a considerable jump in minutes. Keep an eye on how much Len ($4100/DK) to get time, but he is dealing with a rib injury. However, he will play tonight.

Stud– Young. Dud– Bembry. Sleeper– Fernando

Orlando at Oklahoma City, 8:00 PM Eastern

Magic at a Glance — 30th in scoring (93.5), 2nd in defense (98.2), 30th in offensive rating (93.5), fifth in defensive rating (100.3), 29th in pace (97.9).

The best play is C Nikola Vucevic ($6800/FD), who’s settling in for his usual 34-36 FDP form. Keep an eye on SF Jonathan Isaac ($6600/FD), who continues to offer blocked shots but can’t be completely trusted due to his inconsistent scoring. I’m still not warm on PF Aaron Gordon ($6400/FD), nor am I feeling good about SG Evan Fournier ($5000/FD).

Stud — Vucevic. Dud — Fournier. Sleeper — Isaac.

Thunder at a Glance — 24th in scoring (104.2), 4th in scoring defense (104.8), 26th in offensive rating (101.5), 4th in defensive rating (99.1), 25th in pace (100.5).

SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($8300/FD) is a more confident shooter than he was as a rookie last season. He’s playing well enough defensively to where Gilgeous-Alexander has become a lynchpin behind the Thunder’s top-end defensive effort thus far. PG Chris Paul ($7500/FD) has been more scorer than distributor. As usual, if Danilo Gallinari ($6200/FD) isn’t scoring the ball, he doesn’t offer much in DFS, especially in a game where neither team is a lock to score at least 100 points.

Stud — Gilgeous-Alexander. Dud — Gallinari. Sleeper — SF Hamidou Diallo ($4700/DK).

LA Lakers at Chicago, 8:30 PM Eastern

Lakers at a Glance — 16th in scoring (109.8), 3rd in scoring defense (99.3), 16th in offensive rating (106.7), 1st in defensive rating (96.5), 17th in pace (101.2).

You don’t need me to tell you have to expect from PF/C Anthony Davis ($10,000/DK) and PG/SF LeBron James ($9600/DK). The two combine for 112 DKP, so good luck if you can add both of them. C Dwight Howard ($5100/DK) has been revived in a backup role that allows him to be a defensive monster. SF/PF Kyle Kuzma ($5100/DK) is still getting his legs back under him, so I would stay away for now.

Stud — Davis. Dud — SG/SF Danny Green ($3900/DK). Sleeper — Howard.

Bulls at a Glance — 22nd in scoring (105), 18th in scoring defense (110.3), 22nd in offensive rating (103.8), 18th in defensive rating (109), 18th in pace (101.2).

This probably isn’t the game you want to run with the Bulls, as the Lakers match up well defensively against the young and error-prone Chicago offense. The best option would be PG/SG Zach LaVine ($7300/DK). PF/C Wendell Carter Jr. ($6100/DK) is still battling a thumb injury, while PF/C Lauri Markkanen ($6300/DK) is fighting an injury to his side. I love the upside of all three, but I’d avoid them tonight.

Stud — LaVine. Dud — Markkanen. Sleeper — Carter Jr.

Miami at Denver, 10:00 PM Eastern

Heat at a Glance — 5th in scoring (117.8), 9th in defensive scoring (106.2), 9th in offensive rating (109.2), 3rd in defensive rating (98.4), 7th in pace (106.1).

SG Jimmy Butler ($9400/FD) has not taken long to establish himself as a dominant presence in Miami, averaging better than 48 DKP per game. PF Bam Adebayo ($8400/FD) is living up the preseason promises and is establishing a dangerous outside-inside combo with himself and Butler. PG Kendrick Nunn ($5600/FD) is starting to slip a bit now that Butler is taken the bulk of the usage rate, while PG Goran Dragic ($5600/FD) is cooled off after a strong start. SF Justice Winslow ($6400/FD) is a game time decision.

Stud — Butler. Dud — Winslow. Sleeper — Nunn.

Nuggets at a Glance — 25th in scoring (103.5), 6th in scoring defense (103.2), 19th in offensive rating (104.8), 13th in defensive rating (104.4), 30th in pace (97.1).

The Nuggets are so boring that they make the Jazz look like the Showtime Lakers of the 80s. C Nikola Jokic ($9200/FD) is in an early slump that continues to burn DFS users. PG Jamaal Murray ($6500/FD) will see lots of Butler tonight, so I’m not sure I’d invest in him.

Stud — Jokic. Dud — SG Gary Harris ($5200/FD). Sleeper — PF Paul Millsap ($5400/FD)

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Take Anthony Davis over his 27.5 points per game average. He will live on the free throw line tonight. Take the under on Zach LaVine. He may see more of LeBron James defensively than he may have wanted.

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10/31 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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Baseball’s over, kiddies, so the 10/31 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets will have your undivided attention. It’s just a three-game slate, so the diamond withdrawal will come slowly.

Miami at Atlanta, 7:00 PM Eastern

The Heat are a surprising seventh in points per game (118). More surprising is they are third in pace at 107.8, trailing only the Rockets (no shock) and Grizzlies (now be shocked). Miami is just 15th in offensive rating and head into Atlanta to face a Hawks team that is playing better defensively than advertised, as they are 10th in defensive rating.

This should be a good matchup for Jimmy Butler, who is playing in just his second game of the season. Bam Adebayo is also a solid play; both are the only Heat players with Player Efficiency Ratings (PER) better than 20. The opposite is with Justise Winslow, whose PER is far worse (10.49) than expected. Not to worry, though: Winslow is out tonight. Rookie Tyler Herro is getting a lot of minutes with little true bang for the buck, but this is a good matchup that favors him.

I don’t feel good about Goran Dragic, who I feel is a bit overrated even in a bench role, but in a three-game slate, the options are limited. He’ll get his share of ownership. With Butler back and his track record of high usage rates (27.5 in his season debut), everyone has to follow his lead.

Putting it Bluntly: It’s Butler and Adebayo. Oh, wait…you’re waiting for other names? Keep waiting.

The Hawks are living a charmed life in that Trae Young’s MRI on his injured ankle delivered good news, but they will be without him for tonight’s game. That means 38.2% of usage is up for grabs. Evan Turner has a bad Achilles and will be a game time decision, so it means that rookies Cam Reddish, De’Andre Hunter and Tyrone Wallace will have an opportunity to eat away at those minutes.

John Collins is the easy play here, but Jabari Parker is an interesting sleeper that I am tempted to add in a lineup or two as his minutes will get a boost in the wake of Young’s absence. Wallace’s 25.82 PER is the result of 14 garbage minutes, but he’s going to get a chance to see what he can do since Young is out until next week. Hunter, Alex Len and Reddish each have PERs under 10. That’s three members of your starting five. It’s going to get awfully ugly without Young, who’s going to really define the phrase Most Valuable Player.

Atlanta is 24th in offensive rating with Young in the lineup. Let that fester for a moment.

Putting it Bluntly: You are a sadist if you’re playing Showdown with this game. Without Young, the Hawks are going to look more like a solid ACC squad than an actual NBA team.

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Denver at New Orleans, 8:30 PM Eastern

Thus far, the Nuggets look like they’re sleepwalking into the season. Denver is 22nd in scoring but sixth in scoring defense, making them look a more flashy version of the Jazz. Actually, that’s an insult to Utah since the Nuggets are dead last in pace at 96.1.

Look, I heart Nikola Jokic like the next DFSer, but looking at them on Tuesday made me feel like I was watching a game in the late 1990s (ie, the apex of the NBA’s “Dead Ball” era). I won’t have to worry about that since the Nuggets will sit him out tonight. That means lots of Mason Plumlee, and I would be in.

Since this is a three-game slate, I suppose we have to consider some Nuggets. I like Jamaal Murray as the best option to play, and I do feel good about Paul Millsap. Both are moderately priced and you figure the Nuggets will get their offensive act together. Will Barton is also a nice play here now that he’s grabbing boards to go along with his offense.

Putting it Bluntly: Jokic will break out. It just won’t be tonight.

That the Pelicans are 28th in defensive rating should be encouraging to run with the Nuggets tonight, but New Orleans is also fourth in pace, so the bet here is that they will make the Nuggets dance to their beat. They’ll have Jrue Holiday back in the lineup after he missed the past two games, but it’s doubtful Derrick Favors will go tonight with a sore right knee.

Brandon Ingram is going to be a star, and his first four games are showing why I think that. Freed from the circus in LA, he’s also in a system that’s allowing his skills to manifest. He’s not quite an every game add, but I’ll want him in the bulk of my lineups tonight. This is also a good play for Lonzo Ball, as he and Jamaal Murray will make this fun if the pace is in favor of the Pelicans. Josh Hart returns to the bench after filling in for Holiday the past two games.

I’d really love to see more Jaxon Hayes, who looked impressive in his only game played. May not happen tonight, but he’s got some interesting tools I’d love to see more of.

Putting it Bluntly: Play Ingram. I really hope the Pelicans make the Nuggets get out of their comfort zone and make them play a more uptempo style.

Saying Hi to Kawhi

San Antonio at LA Clippers, 10:30 PM

Fifth in offensive rating, the Spurs are also seventh in pace. This is a well-balanced team SA has put together, one that has a pair of big guns to bolster a DFS roster along with a handful of players that can be productive in nights where there is a short slate of games. Lookie here, tonight is one of those nights.

LaMarcus Aldridge is 34, but looks like a 27-year-old with the way he’s playing thus far. I’d certainly want him tonight. DeMar DeRozan has looked like DeMar DeRozan over the past couple of games, but the player to grab is Dejounte Murray. Injuries have limited him early in his career, but we’re starting to see why the Spurs had no problem letting the door split on Tony Parker when he left last year. Murray is hitting near 30 in PER with a usage rate of 29. His strong start isn’t a fluke. This is a future All-Star.

Jakob Poeltl serves his purpose. He’s nasty, physical and has a nice R/40 rate. However, Trey Lyles would be a better fit for the offense. That a player with freakish talent like Lyles has yet to get a legit shot is beyond me. Place him on a slag team and Lyles would be getting 28-30% usage. Rudy Gay is just Rudy Gay: solid and damn unappreciated. Bryn Forbes is also an interesting play here.

Putting it Bluntly: I smell some stacking here.

Since Kawhi Leonard sat out on Wednesday, he’ll be more than ready to take on his old team tonight. Only the Rockets have a better offensive rating than the Clippers, but they are 25th in defensive rating. The Clippers run a slower pace than the Spurs, as they are 19th compared to San Antonio’s seventh-place spot in the category.

Lou Williams is scoring at nearly 23 points per game without playing more than 29 minutes per night. Montrezl Harrell got into foul trouble in Wednesday’s loss to the Jazz, playing only 14 minutes. There’s some gold in Ivica Zubac, but we’re not going to so long as he and Harrell are sharing minutes at the 5. JaMychal Green looked solid on Wednesday, but won’t be much of a factor with Leonard in the lineup.

Patrick Patterson, Landry Shamet and Patrick Beverley are each below 10 in PER. That’s unnerving when 3/5ths of your lineup is playing at the level of a back of the bench player.

Putting it Bluntly: It’s Leonard’s show. The bench is actually carrying the Clippers, though.

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Goran Dragic — Averaging 19.3 points per game off the bench, Dragic is looking like the Eastern Conference version of Lou Williams.

Jabari Parker — He’s managing just 2.8 rebounds per game, but Parker will be needed to help fill the void left by the injury to Trae Young. That will mean more minutes off the bench.

Verdict — Take the under on Dragic, but take the over on Parker.

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