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NBA DFS 2/6: The Fearless Five

jason mezrahi 4 years ago

written by jason mezrahi

In this column, I’ll highlight five NBA DFS 2/6 difference-making playsin GPPs, from studs with a huge upside to value plays who could hit 8x-10x.

These are risky plays who won’t always make the most sense forcash game builds, so buyer beware!

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NBA DFS 2/6 — PG

Coby White, CHI (vs. NO) – DK $3,800

We’ve got alot of higher-priced guys in the Fearless Five this week, so I’m starting offwith a value play who’s been known to have massive upside when the opportunity presentsitself. Kris Dunn is out (sprained MCL) for tonight’s tilt with New Orleans andTomas Satoransky is playing with an ankle injury, so we could see biggerminutes (25+) from White in a plus matchup at home. If you can afford LonzoBall, he’s a solid play at $6,900, and we could always pivot to Bryn Forbes – aSpurs guard who benefits from an excellent matchup with the Blazers.

Pivot/Stack: Bryn Forbes/Lonzo Ball

NBA DFS 2/6 — SG

Zach Lavine, CHI (vs. NO) – DK $8,400

There aren’t too many healthy scorers available for the Bulls, andLavine is the kind of guy who could go for 40+ real-life points and 60+ DKpoints in a matchup like this. Spending down to C.J. McCollum make sense if you’relooking to attack the Spurs, and it makes sense to get some exposure to Josh Hartin NO-CHI game stacks. James Harden is $12,400 on DK, and while he’s always athreat to go off, the matchup is a tougher one, so I’ll be fading him save fora few wild lineups and HOU-LAL game stacks in multi-entry.

Pivot/Stack: C.J. McCollum/Josh Hart

NBA DFS 2/6 — SF

LeBron James, LAL (vs. HOU) – DK $10,400

If you can afford LBJ tonight,he could be worth it – considering the Rockets yield decent fantasy points todistributors and versatile forwards. Anthony Davis is currently probable (andjust $9,700) with his typical shoulder soreness, and this may be a rareopportunity where you could roster both. Still – keep any eye on the injurynews leading up to lock and strongly consider King James regardless of AD’sstatus. If for some reason AD can’t go or is limited, then we can play both Jamesand Kyle Kuzma.

Pivot/Stack: Aaron Gordon/Kyle Kuzma

NBA DFS 2/6 — PF

Zion Williamson, NO (@ CHI) – DK $7,700

The price on Zion has risen,but this is by far the best spot he’s had in his young pro career to dominatefrom a DFS perspective. The Bulls are going to have massive problems containingthe rookie, who is nursing a minor toe injury that shouldn’t keep him fromregistering a double-double and filling up the stat sheet. Julius Randle shouldbe considered a high-upside, low-owned GPPs option as well in this price range andstacking the NO-CHI game provides an opportunity to roster Thaddeus Young – who’sin a great spot with so many Bulls PFs injured.

Pivot/Stack: Julius Randle/Thaddeus Young

NBA DFS 2/6 — C

Brook Lopez, MIL (vs. PHI) – DK $5,200

Lopez has been postingdecent numbers lately despite a horrible shooting percentage (1-for-15 from 3PTrange in his last three games), and if he gets 30 minutes and can knock down acouple of bombs, he’s a solid bet to make 7x value in a game where the Sixersare going to do everything they can to stop Giannis. It’s a tough matchup onpaper, which is why I love him for GPPs where he could see low ownership. LMA(eligible at PF/C/F/UTIL) vs. his old team the Blazers makes for an interestingpivot given his cheap price and putrid output against the Lakers Tuesday night.

Pivot/Stack: LaMarcus Aldridge/Joel Embiid

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NBA DFS 1/31: The Fearless Five

jason mezrahi 4 years ago

written by jason mezrahi

In this column, I’ll highlight five NBA DFS 1/31 difference-makingplays in GPPs, from studs with a huge upside to value plays who could hit8x-10x.

These are risky playswho won’t always make the most sense for cash game builds, so buyer beware!

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NBA DFS 1/31— PG

JalenBrunson, DAL (@ HOU) – DK $3,800

Brunson is alock-and-load in all formats with Luka Doncic (out Friday, ankle) not travelingwith the team and possibly out for multiple games. There’s still reason to becautious, because we just don’t have a lot of data with Luka off the court thisseason – just a couple of games in December. In that small sample, we sawincreased usage for both Brunson and Kristaps Porzingis – two players I’ll be focusingon in GPPs.

Pivot/Stack:J.J. Barea/Russell Westbrook

NBA DFS 1/31— SG

Jrue Holiday,NO (vs. MEM) – DK $8,100

He’s flourishingwith Zion Williamson in the lineup as he did when Anthony Davis was with thePelicans, and this is a dream matchup for this hardworking combo guard. Therewill be plenty of chances at both ends for Holiday to contribute and haveanother huge game where he registers 7x or more value. You could start off alineup with Brunson and either Westbrook or Jams Harden, add in Holiday, andstill have over $5,500 per on DK to fill out your Forwards, center and utilityspots.

Pivot/Stack:James Harden/Dillon Brooks

NBA DFS 1/31— SF

Trevor Ariza,POR (@ LAL) – DK $5,000

The price hascome up on Ariza, but with Carmelo Anthony already ruled out, there’s still aclear path to 7x or more with Ariza playing against his old team in the StaplesCenter. The Lakers would be remiss not to focus their defensive efforts onstopping Damian Lillard, so expect a few more shots for the veteran defender anda busy day on both ends. Plenty of DFS folks will scoff at the new prices andlook elsewhere, and I’ll be fearlessly investing in another 35+ DK points at anaffordable price. There’s even a way to get the aforementioned players withboth Ariza and LBJ and still have $4K per if you want to take a crack at some stars/scrubsbuilds in multi-entry GPP.

Pivot/Stack:Will Barton/LeBron James

NBA DFS 1/31— PF

Brandon Clarke, MEM (@ NO) – DK $4,800

With Jaren Jackson Jr. suspended for a game following the fracas in the Garden on Wednesday night, we could see Clarke (also center eligible) getting the start against Zion and the Pels – making him a top-notch tournament play given his immense upside and point-per-minute fantasy efficiency. This is a game we’re going to need exposure to, and Clarke fits our GPP builds if he’s in the starting five and getting over 25-30 minutes. If you need even more value, Giannis Antetokounmpo is out again.

**UPDATE: With Brandon Clarke now listed doubtful to play on Friday, we can pivot to more Jonas Valanciunas and Jae Crowder. And since Clint Capela is not going tonight for Houston, we can use a lot more Isaiah Hartenstein, who is minimum salary on DK at just $3,000 and will be matched up with Porzingis.

Pivot/Stack: Eryan Ilyasova (if starting and Giannis out)/Zion Williamson

NBA DFS 1/31 — C

HassanWhiteside, POR (@ LAL) – DK $8,400

We’ve discussed plenty of high-priced guys in the Fearless Five so far, but if you want to roster a guaranteed low-owned, huge-upside center and find some value elsewhere, I think tonight could be the night for Whiteside to shine. The matchup is a terrible one on paper, but we could a few more minutes – and points, blocks, and rebounds – from the Blazers center in a tough matchup against the Lakers and their big frontcourt. The red number matchup is guaranteed to scare off the cautious DFS masses, and this is one of those nights where 55+ DK points are definitely in play.

Value Pivot: Jonas Valanciunas

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NBA DFS 1/25: The Fearless Five

Phil Naessens 4 years ago

written by Phil Naessens

In this column, I’ll highlight five NBA DFS 1/25 plays that could be the difference in GPPs and help you win the big money!

These are riskyNBA DFS 1/25 plays who won’t always make the most sense for cash game builds,so buyer beware!

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NBA DFS 1/25— PG

Kyrie Irving,BKN (@ DET) – DK $8,700

Irving has 60+ DKpoints upside in this uptempo matchup with the Pistons, and he’s still pricedunder $9K. He should fare well despite struggling the past couple games withhis shot. He’s a classic risk-reward GPP play and lineup fodder for the fearless!Pairing him with Derrisk Rose or the value-laden Reggie Jackson could be a goodway to build.

Pivot/Stack:Derrick Rose/Reggie Jackson

NBA DFS 1/25— SG

Zach Lavine,CHI (@ CLE) – DK $9,200

He’s sporting threestraight games shy of 40 DK points, but he has 65-70 point upside, especiallygiven this matchup. Trust his talent and let the rest of the field fret abouthim making value. We’re looking for a huge game, so while the masses arefinding cheaper options and hoping for 5x, we’re throwing caution to the windand looking for 7x.

Pivot/Stack:Caris LeVert

NBA DFS 1/25— SF

Ben Simmons,PHI (vs. LAL) – DK $9,400

He’s going to beactive in this battle against the Lakers, and I just don’t see a way he doesn’tplay 40 minutes – so I’m willing to assume some risk here and roll him out atSF on DK, where he could see lower ownership than LeBron James – his closestanalog on today’s slate. It’s a tough matchup but he’s the only Sixer with 60+upside.

Pivot/Stack:LeBron James

NBA DFS 1/25— PF

TaureanPrince, BKN (@ DET) – DK $5,100

We may need tokeep an eye on the injury report as the game nears to see what both the Brooklynand Detroit frontcourts are going to look like, but right now Prince isharboring some massive value if he gets minutes and some key players sit or arelimited. He’s a proven defender and when hi scoring gets going, he has 8x to 10xupside. A good pairing with Kyrie Irving.

Pivot/Stack:Thaddeus Young/Luke Kornet

NBA DFS 1/25— C

ChristianWood, DET (vs. BKN) – DK $4,700

This hinges on AndreDrummond sitting, but Wood could see a lot of usage tonight in the matchup againstthe Nets. He’s a near-lock for a double-double and has massive 45-50 point upsideat a very affordable price. He could get chalky, but if we differentiateourselves in some of these other spots, we should keep a top finish in view.

Pivot/Stack: Jarrett Allen (don’t play with Prince)

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NBA DFS Sunday Night Positional Breakdown with BCW

Brandon C. Williams 4 years ago

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The NBA DFS Sunday Night Positional Breakdown has four games to work with, so if your Fantasy football luck fell through, then this slate offers the chance to close out the weekend with a shot at the long green.IMPORTANT: NBA DFS is completely different than any other sport. Players get ruled o...

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NBA DFS Sunday Night Position Breakdown with BCW

Brandon C. Williams 4 years ago

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There's three games for the NBA DFS Sunday Night Position Breakdown to work with, so while the pickings might be slim, someone's gotta produce points. Let's point out the best plays to close out the weekend.IMPORTANT: NBA DFS is completely different than any other sport. Players get ruled out f...

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11/15 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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The 11/15 NBA DFS Game Previews get you ready for an eight-game slate. We'll also add a Prop Bet to help enhance your chances for making that long green.And of course, you'll be the envy of supermodels, Maxim 100-caliber, magazine cover-level dames and tomatoes (30s-40s phrase, look it up).Tired of ...

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11/8 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets: Catch-22

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An 11-game schedule makes the 11/8 NBA DFS Game Previews a must-read, along with a solid late-night prop bet from MonkeyKnifeFight.com.

Detroit at Indiana, 7:00 PM Eastern

Pistons at a Glance: 20th in scoring (108.8), 17th in scoring defense (111.2), 14th in offensive rating (108.3), 22nd in defensive rating (110.7), 23rd in pace (100.5).

Stud: C Andre Drummond ($10,500/DK). Dud: SG/SF Bruce Brown Jr. ($5600/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Markieff Morris ($4400/DK).

Pacers at a Glance: 19th in scoring (109), 8th in scoring (108.4), 17th in offensive rating (110.3), 13th in defensive rating (104.7), 25th in pace (100.3).

Stud: PF/C Domantas Sabonis ($8700/DK). Dud: PG/SG Aaron Holiday ($4200/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF T.J. Warren ($6100/DK).

An 11-game schedule makes the 11/8 NBA DFS Game Previews a must-read, along with a solid late-night prop bet from MonkeyKnifeFight.com.

Cleveland at Washington, 7:00 PM Eastern

Cavaliers at a Glance: 22nd in scoring (106.1), 21st in scoring defense (112.1), 21st in offensive rating (105.1), 24th in defensive rating (111), 20th in pace (101).

Stud: PF Kevin Love ($9300/FD). Dud: C Tristan Thompson ($8100/FD). Sleeper: PG Collin Sexton ($5600/FD).

Wizards at a Glance: 6th in scoring (115.3), 25th in scoring defense (118.1), 7th in offensive rating (110), 27th in defensive rating (112.7), 8th in pace (104.8).

Stud: SG Bradley Beal ($9100/FD). Dud: PF Rui Hachimura ($5500/FD). Sleeper: PG Isaiah Thomas ($5500/FD).

An 11-game schedule makes the 11/8 NBA DFS Game Previews a must-read, along with a solid late-night prop bet from MonkeyKnifeFight.com.

Memphis at Orlando, 7:00 PM Eastern

Grizzlies at a Glance: 17th in scoring (110), 24th in scoring defense (117.9), 27th in offensive rating (101.8), 19th in defensive rating (109), 6th in pace (106.5).

Stud: PG Ja Morant ($7100/DK). Dud: PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr. ($5000/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Dillon Brooks ($5600/DK).

Magic at a Glance: 30th in scoring (95.1), 2nd in scoring defense (99.8), 30th in offensive rating (97.7), 8th in defensive rating (102.5), 30th in pace (97.3).

Stud: SF/PF Jonathan Isaac ($6600/DK). Dud: PG/SG Markelle Fultz ($4300/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Aaron Gordon ($6600/DK).

An 11-game schedule makes the 11/8 NBA DFS Game Previews a must-read, along with a solid late-night prop bet from MonkeyKnifeFight.com.

Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 PM Eastern

Kings at a Glance: 26th in scoring (103.5), 19th in scoring defense (111.9), 24th in offensive rating (103.5), 26th in defensive rating (111.9), 26th in pace (100).

Stud: PG De’Aaron Fox ($8200/FD). Dud: SF Harrison Barnes ($6700). Sleeper: PF Richaun Holmes ($6400/FD).

Hawks at a Glance: 27th in scoring (102.6), 7th in scoring defense (105), 28th in offensive rating (101), 10th in defensive rating (103.4), 19th in pace (101.6).

Stud: PG Trae Young ($9300/FD). Dud: SF Deandre’ Hunter ($4900/FD). Sleeper: PF Jabari Parker ($7000/FD).

Golden State at Minnesota, 8:00 PM Eastern

Warriors at a Glance: 15th in scoring (111.8), 28th in defense (121.5), 9th in offensive rating (109.1), 30th in defensive rating (118.6), 15th in pace (102.5).

Stud: SF/PF Glenn Robinson III ($5400/DK). Dud: SF/PF Eric Paschall ($6600/DK). Sleeper: PG Ky Bowman ($5500/DK).

Timberwolves at a Glance: 5th in scoring (116.7), 26th in scoring (118.7), 19th in offensive rating (106.5), 17th in defensive rating (108.3), 1st in pace (108).

Stud: C Karl-Anthony Towns ($10,300/DK). Dud: SF/PF Robert Covington ($5400). Sleeper: SG/SF Andrew Wiggins ($7100/DK).

Toronto at New Orleans, 8:00 PM Eastern

Raptors at a Glance: 9th in scoring (114.6), 12th in scoring defense (108.7), 8th in offensive rating (109.7), 12th in defensive rating (104.1), 13th in pace (102.9).

Stud: PG Kyle Lowry ($8500/FD). Dud: C Marc Gasol ($5500/FD). Sleeper: PF Serge Ibaka ($6200).

Pelicans at a Glance: 4th in scoring (119.3), 30th in scoring defense (124.3), 6th in offensive rating (110), 29th in defensive rating (114.6), 4th in pace (106.8).

Stud: PF Brandon Ingram ($8800/FD). Dud: SG Josh Hart ($5900/FD). Sleeper: PG Lonzo Ball ($7300/FD).

New York at Dallas, 8:30 PM Eastern

Knicks at a Glance: 29th in scoring (99.9), 16th in scoring defense (110.4), 29th in offensive rating (101), 25th in defensive rating (111.6), 27th in pace (98.9).

Stud: PG/SG RJ Barrett ($6,800/DK). Dud: PF/C Bobby Portis ($5500/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Marcus Morris ($5800/DK)

Mavericks at a Glance: 7th in scoring (115.3), 18th in defensive scoring (118.3), 2nd in offensive rating (112.7), 18th in defensive rating (108.8), 22nd in pace (100.8).

Stud: PG/SG Luka Doncic ($9900/DK). Dud: PG/SG Delon Wright ($4200/DK), Sleeper: C Dwight Powell ($4400/DK).

Milwaukee at Utah, 9:00 PM Eastern

Bucks at a Glance: 1st in scoring (122.3), 20th in scoring defense (112), 1st in offensive rating (112.8), 9th in defensive rating (103.3), 3rd in pace (107).

Stud: SF Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,700/FD). Dud: PG Eric Bledsoe ($6400/FD). Sleeper: PF Ersan Ilyasova ($3800/FD).

Jazz at a Glance: 28th in scoring (100.8), 1st in scoring defense (96.6), 26th in offensive rating (102.4), 2nd in defensive rating (98.2),

Stud: PG Mike Conley ($7000/FD). Dud: SG Donovan Mitchell ($8300/FD). Sleeper: SF Joe Ingles ($5000/FD).

Philadelphia at Denver, 9:00 PM Eastern

76ers at a Glance: 13th in scoring (112.6), 10th in scoring defense (107.1), 18th in offensive rating (107), 5th in defensive rating (101.9), 7th in pace (105.2).

Stud: C Joel Embiid ($10,300/DK). Dud: PG/SG Josh Richardson ($5700/DK). Sleeper: PF/C Al Horford ($6000/DK)

Nuggets at a Glance: 25th in scoring (104.3), 4th in defensive scoring (101.1), 20th in offensive rating (105.4), 6th in defensive rating (102.2), 29th in pace (97.5).

Stud: PG/SG Jamaal Murray ($6500/DK). Dud: Nikola Jokic ($8500/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Will Barton ($5300/DK).

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Brooklyn at Portland, 10:00 PM Eastern

Nets at a Glance: 2nd in scoring (121.1), 27th in scoring defense (120.3), 5th in offensive rating (110.1), 20th in defensive rating (109.4), 5th in pace (106.7).

Stud: PG Kyrie Irving ($9800/FD). Dud: SF Taurean Prince ($6000/FD). Sleeper: PF Jarrett Allen ($5200/FD).

Trail Blazers at a Glance: 12th in scoring (112.8), 23rd in scoring defense (114.3), 12th in offensive rating (108.5), 25th in defensive rating, 10th in pace (104).

Stud: C Hassan Whiteside ($7800/FD). Dud: SG CJ McCollum ($6400/FD). Sleeper: SF Rodney Hood ($4500/FD).

An 11-game schedule makes the 11/8 NBA DFS Game Previews a must-read, along with a solid late-night prop bet from MonkeyKnifeFight.com.

Miami at LA Lakers, 10:30 PM Eastern

Heat at a Glance: 8th in scoring (115), 9th in defensive scoring (106.8), 13th in offensive rating (108.4), 4th in defensive rating (108.7), 9th in pace (104.7).

Stud: SG/SF Jimmy Butler ($7400/DK). Dud: PG/SG Kendrick Nunn ($5000/DK). Sleeper: PG Goran Dragic ($5200/DK).

Lakers at a Glance: 16th in scoring (111), 3rd in scoring defense (101.1), 16th in offensive rating (107.7), 1st in defensive rating (98.1), 18th in pace (101.6).

Stud: PF/C Anthony Davis ($10,100/DK). Dud: SF/PF Kyle Kuzma ($4600/DK). Sleeper: C Dwight Howard ($4900/DK).

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Over/Under Scoring

Damian Lillard: Third in the league in scoring, Lillard is averaging 30 points per game on 48% shooting from the field.

Kyrie Irving: He sits right about Lillard, averaging 31.7 points per game, second only to Houston’s James Harden, who is averaging 36.5 points per game.

Verdict: Lillard goes under, finishing with around 20-22 points. Irving could clear the over by halftime, as he remains the only reliable scoring option the Nets have.

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10/27 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Plays

Brandon C. Williams 5 years ago

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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.

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10/22 NBA DFS Showdown Game Breakdowns. Podcast & Prop Picks

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Welcome to Opening Night of the 2019-20 NBA Season. The 10/22 NBA DFS will break down the two games on the schedule along with a prop bet or two from Monkey Knife Fight.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto Raptors

O/U: 231.5 (Raptors -7)

NBA DFS: New Orleans Pelicans

The trade of Anthony Davis to the Lakers brought starters PG Lonzo Ball and SF/PF Brandon Ingram, while a deal with the Jazz brought in PF/C Derrick Favors. The Pels signed SG/SF J.J. Redick to go along with PG/SG Jrue Holiday, the only holdover from the 2018-19 lineup. Oh, yeah: Zion Williamson. Not to worry about him, as the first overall pick of this June’s draft will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his torn right lateral meniscus.

NBA DFS: Toronto Raptors

Once SF Kawhi Leonard made the decision for a warm reception in L.A., the World Champions began to retool. C Marc Gasol picked up his player option, while young wings Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson were signed to add depth. PG Kyle Lowry inked a two-year extension, but the future of the franchise was clearly decided last week when PF/C Pascal Siakam signed a four-year, $130 extension, clearly making him the focal point of the team. Veteran PF/C Serge Ibaka is more of a role player at this stage. Siakam isn’t the only youngster the Raptors are counting on, as PG/SG Fred VanVleet and SF/PF OG Anunoby are expected to take bigger roles.

NBA DFS: DraftKings Approach

NBA DFS Captain:

Preferred (in order of preference): Fred VanVleet ($8,700), Pascal Siakam ($14,700), Kyle Lowry ($13,200), Jrue Holiday ($15,600).

NBA DFS Utility:

(Whoever you do not use in Captain is also great in utility): Derrick Favors ($11,400), Brandon Ingram ($12,300), Marc Gasol ($10,800), JJ Redick ($9.300), Lonzo Ball ($10,500), Norman Powell ($6,900), Serge Ibaka ($10,200) Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($4,800).

NBA DFS: FanDuel Approach

NBA DFS MVP:

Pascal Siakam (cash) ($8,000), Jrue Holiday ($8,700), Fred VanVleet ($5,600), Kyle Lowry ($7,600)

Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers

O/U: 226 (Lakers -2.5)

NBA DFS: Los Angeles Lakers

Eventually, this will be PF Anthony Davis’ team, but SF/soon to be listed as PG LeBron James remains the Alpha Dog on this roster. Speaking of dogs, the rest of the Lakers lineup has plenty of woof-woof. Defensive-minded Avery Bradley is at the two while long-range sniper Danny Green floats between SG/SF. C JaVale McGee completes the lineup but will likely cede critical minutes Dwight Howard, who can still offer rebounds and scoring despite no longer being the shot-blocking presence he once was. The bench gets very, very thin after PG Rajon Rondo.

NBA DFS: Los Angeles Clippers

Predicted to end the Warriors’ iron grip on the Western Conference, the Clippers will be short-handed until SF Paul George debuts in mid-to-late November. For now, SF Kawhi Leonard will stuff stat sheets with his all-around game. There’s considerable firepower off the bench, with 6th Man of the Year SG Lou Williams teaming up with high-volume C Montrezl Harrell and versatile SF Maurice Harkless. PG Patrick Beverley is a defensive bulldog. Promising PG/SG Landry Shamet can score in spurts. C Ivica Zubac has shown flashes of being an underrated presence, and PF JaMychal Green brings energy and the ability to clean the glass.

NBA DFS: DraftKings Approach

NBA DFS Captain:

Preferred (in order of preference): LeBron James ($15,300), Anthony Davis ($16,200), Kawhi Leonard ($13,200), Lou Williams ($11,700).

NBA DFS Utility:

(Whoever you do not use in Captain is also great in utility): Montrezl Harrell ($10,200), Danny Green ($9,300), Patrick Beverley ($8,300), Landry Shamet ($6.300), Ivica Zubac ($7,200), JaVale McGee ($7,500), Dwight Howard ($6,900) Rajon Rondo ($8,700).

NBA DFS: FanDuel Approach

NBA DFS MVP:

LeBron James (cash) ($15,500), Anthony Davis ($17,000), Kawhi Leonard ($14,500), Lou Williams ($11,000)

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Kawhi Leonard over 26,5 points — Leonard scored 26.6 points per game last season, a career best and the third time in the last four seasons he has scored at least 20 points per game.

LeBron James under 27.5 points — The career 27.2 points per game scorer was a tad better in 2018-19, averaging 27.4 points per night despite playing a career-low 55 games.

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