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.
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.
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.
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.
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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PG/SG Zach LaVine ($7,700 DraftKings) and PF/C Lauri Markkanen ($7,700 DK) are averaging 38.4 and 37.9 DKP. If you like pairings, this will be one of Monday’s best. PF/C Wendell Carter Jr. ($6,000 DK) is battling an injured thumb but is expected to start. PG/SG Colby White ($5,000 DK) is averaging 29.4 DKP but might be the boom-bust on the roster.
Knicks PF/C Mitchell Robinson ($5,600 DK) is still hobbled with a sprained ankle, so I would avoid him until he’s closer to 100 percent. The upside is not there at this point. In his stead, PF/C Julius Randle ($8,300 DK) is the best front court play. PG/SG R.J. Barrett ($6,100 DK) is better than advertised and is worth considering, especially if you’re playing the early games. Stay away from SF/PF Marcus Morris ($5,300 DK) and PF/C Bobby Portis ($5,400 DK).
PG Malcolm Brogdon ($7,600 FanDuel) comes off a 53.4 FDP performance on Saturday and continues to be the one Pacer assured of rewarding 10/28 NBA DFS users. He leads the league in assists (10.5 APG) while shooting nearly 55 percent from the field. Both PF Domantas Sabonis ($7,900 FD) and C Myles Turner ($7,600 FD) are coming off poor (for them) efforts in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers. I’d bet on Sabonis as the better bounce back since Turner will have his hands full with Pistons C Andre Drummond ($10,300 FD). SF T.J. Warren ($5,100 FD) is off to a brutal start, averaging less than 13 FDP.
Drummond’s 15.7 rebounds per game leads the league. While that’s not a shock, the fact he’s shooting 61.7 percent from the free throw line is, which is adding about 4-6 points per game to his scoring. SG Derrick Rose ($6,500 FD) exploded for 48.3 FDP against the Sixers on Saturday. He’s perhaps the only other Pistons player worth serious consideration, as SF Luke Kennard ($4,900 FD) has grossly declined since putting up 35.3 FDP in the season opener.
No surprise that C Nikola Vucevic ($8,200 DK) is the top 10/28 NBA DFS option in the Magic lineup, averaging 38 DKP. He’s 1-for-9 from 3-point range this season (please stop, Nikola). SG/SF Evan Fournier ($5,000 DK) is quietly dependable and trails only Vucevic in usage, so he’s got some sleeper potential. SF/PF Aaron Gordon ($6,200 DK) is shooting just 33 percent from the field and is best left alone until he finds his shot. SF/PF Jonathan Isaac ($5,300 DK) offers blocked shots and boards, but — like Gordon — is struggling to find his offense, not a good play for 10/28 NBA DFS.
It’s too early to tell if PF/C Pascal Siakam ($8,700 DK) is truly a 48.5 DKP per game scorer, yet his usage and 28.7 points per game indicates the Raptors are going to make him the focal point of the offense. Regardless, PG Kyle Lowry ($7,300 DK) is going to get his 42.2 DKP even when his shot is erratic. This is a good matchup to plug in PG/SG Fred VanVleet ($6,300 DK), who bounced back from Friday’s poor effort against the Celtics with a respectful 32 DKP on Saturday. SF/PF OG Anunoby ($4,900 DK) has a chance to break out with a solid outing against a Magic defense that is playing above expectations by allowing 96.5 points per game.
C Joel Embiid ($10,500 FD) is a gametime decision, but, considering this is the Hawks, he’s worth avoiding tonight. Be all-in on SF Tobias Harris ($7,800 FD) if Embiid is indeed sidelined. Harris is averaging 41.25 FDP by averaging 22 points and 11 boards per night thus far. PG Ben Simmons ($9,700 FD) is producing 45.95 FDP; his turnovers are made up for by the fact he leads the league with 3.5 steals per game. PF Al Horford ($6,900 FD) also benefits greatly if Embiid is out.
PG Trae Young ($9,400 FD) leads the league with 38.5 points per game and is adding nine assists per night as well. He’s something of a bargain considering the caliber of PGs on tonight’s slate. PF John Collins ($8,000 FD) is a stat stuffer who is also averaging 1.5 blocks per game but could have his hands full if Embiid is in the lineup. Beyond perhaps SF DeAndre’ Bembry ($4,100 FD), there’s little else to get excited about when it comes to the Hawks’ DFS options.
You know it’s uncertainty with the Cavs when C Tristan Thompson ($6,300 DK) is the best DFS option based on Fantasy points per game. That said, don’t be fast to add him as this matchup should bring him down to earth. PF/C Kevin Love ($8,400 DK) looks like the version of Love in Minnesota, putting up 48.1 DKP. Health is always the issue with him, but he’s worth consideration tonight. Don’t count on tonight being the breakout for SF/PF Cedi Osman ($4,800 DK), who is averaging just 13 DKP.
Only an extra assist kept SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo ($10,600 DK) from becoming the fourth player ever to open the season with consecutive triple doubles. He’s my anchor in tonight’s DK lineup. SG/SF Khris Middleton ($7,200 DK) scored 37 points in Saturday’s OT loss to the Heat. He’ll be a good pairing as the two of them will suck up most of the Bucks’ usage rate. C Brook Lopez ($5,200 DK) is scoring 26.4 DKP despite a poor start from the field. PG Eric Bledsoe ($6,000) looks like he’s past his injured ribs, making him a sleeper going against Cleveland’s young and inexperienced point guards.
Thunder SG Shai Gilegeous-Alexander ($7,900 FD) would be the one player on the OKC roster to add to your NBA DFS lineup. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 42.03 FDP and will be more than up for the matchup against Rockets Gs James Harden and Russell Westbrook. This is also a favorable matchup for SF Danilo Gallinari ($7,100 FD). Of course, the attention will be on PG Chris Paul ($7,600 FD), who is off to a slow start entering his first game against the Rockets since being traded for Westbrook during the summer. SG Dennis Schroder ($4,600 FD) is sneaky good, especially if this game becomes a high-scoring affair.
Harden ($11,100 FD) is averaging 41.84 FDP, more than 17 less than Westbrook ($10,900) is producing in his first two games in Houston. Saving is saving, so keep $200 and run with Westbrook at the point. C Clint Capela is averaging 2.5 blocks per game, and at $8,400 at FanDuel, he’s more of a value compared to the likes of Drummond and Embiid for 10/28 NBA DFS. SF Danuel House ($4,100) is a sleeper who could quietly put up 33-35 FDP tonight.
PG/SG Stephen Curry ($9,500 DK) is the only reliable option on the Warriors roster these days. Get used to hearing this phrase often. We knew regression was coming, but, damn. They’ve taken a pair of beatdowns. PF/C Marquese Chriss ($3,200 DK) had 25.5 DKP in Sunday’s loss and might actually be the second-best option on the roster. PF/C Draymond Green ($7,100 DK) is battling an elbow contusion but will be available. SF/PF Eric Paschall ($3,200 DK) might be worth a look to see if there’s some long term value.
SF/PF Brandon Ingram ($7,500 DK) is putting up 50.3 DKP, including a 63.25 performance in Saturday’s overtime loss to the Rockets. PG Lonzo Ball ($6,300 DK) is improving and is a borderline good option. I could see a stack with Ingram and Ball against the overwhelmed Warriors. SG/SF Josh Hart ($4,800 DK) is under the radar and is an option for 3-player stack.
PG Damian Lillard ($10,000 FD) is averaging 48.79 FDP and should be strongly considered. C Hassan Whiteside ($8,300 FD) got hit with foul trouble on Saturday, perhaps the one thing that can slow down his strong start with the Trail Blazers. SG C.J. McCollum ($6,200 FD) finally broke out with 52.3 FDP in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks and can be plugged in a pairing with Lillard. PF Zach Collins ($4,900 FD) dislocated his shoulder on Sunday and will be out indefinitely.
SG DeMar DeRozan ($7,900 FD) tallied 43.3 FDP in Saturday’s win. PF LaMarcus Aldridge ($8,200 FD) added 45.5 FDP, so all looks well in San Antonio. The player to grab, however, is PG Dejounte Murray ($7,000 FD) who looks like a value play and is showing signs of a potential breakout now that’s he’s finally healthy. C Jakob Poeltl ($4,800 FD) could be a cheap source of rebounding as he won’t have any qualms battling Whiteside in the paint.
If you want to pay top dollar for a big man, then run with C Nikola Jokic ($9,600 DK). Jokic is averaging 54.3 DKP thus far without truly putting his total arsenal on display. This could happen tonight against a thin Kings front court. PG/SG Jamaal Murray ($6,500 DK) comes off a 43.75 DKP in Friday’s gritty overtime win over the Suns. SG/SF Will Barton ($5,300 DK) is too scoring-dependent to be counted out. PF Paul Millsap ($5,300 DK) is off to a slow start, but it’s Jokic and Murray when it comes to DFS.
The Kings are struggling to offer DFS value. PF/C Marvin Bagley III is out at least until late November and PG De’Aaron Fox ($7,300 DK) has had two bad outings mixed in with one brilliant performance. I’d wait on Fox to give me more consistency before investing in him. SG/SF Buddy Hield ($6,000 DK) is the only other Kings player putting up better than 24 DKP per game, leaving the rest of the roster a jumbled band of confusion worth avoiding.
The risk of running out C Rudy Gobert ($9,000 FD) is that he could see limited minutes similar to what happened in Saturday’s blowout of the Kings. His FDP per game is low for now, but you know he’s got a monster run coming soon. For now, keep running with SG Donovan Mitchell ($8,600 FD) and his 40.86 FDP. SF Bojan Bogdanovic ($5,600 FD) might be the only other Jazz player worth considering tonight.
Right now, I’m liking SF Kelly Oubre Jr ($6,900 FD) more than SG Devin Booker ($9,100) for more than just 10/28 NBA DFS value. Oubre looks made for this style of play and we’re seeing why there was no need to give up on him. Both he and Booker will carry the load with C Deandre Ayton suspended. PG Ricky Rubio (7,000 FD) is a game time decision with his knee. If he’s out, then look for PF Frank Kaminsky ($5,200 FD) to get a boost in usage rate, which translates to sleeper status.
C Cody Zeller ($5,800 DK) blew up for 52 DKP on Sunday and could carry that value over into tonight. PF/C P.J. Washington ($6,600 DK) and SF/PF Miles Bridges ($6,300 DK) are too risky for consideration tonight. I would consider PG/SG Devonte’ Graham ($4,800 DK) as a possible sleeper.
SF/PF Kawhi Leonard ($9,200 DK) is worth the steep price as he’s off to a strong stat stuffing start. The best options outside of Leonard reside on the Clippers bench as both PF/C Montrezl Harrell ($6,400 DK) and PG/SG Lou Williams ($7,100 DK) are both hitting 35 DKP per game.
Damian Lillard — Off to a solid start, Lillard will have the green light to fire away all night.
DeMar DeRozan — Averaging 19.5 points per game thus far, DeRozan is capable of lighting it up any given night.
Verdict — Take Lillard.
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The Hawks go as PG Trae Young ($8,300, DraftKings) goes. Young averaged 37.7 Fantasy points per game last season at DK and has the potential to become a consistent 40-45 FPPG player. He’ll make for a more affordable alternative to James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Steph Curry. C John Collins ($7,300, DK) averaged 36.9 FPPG and should be strongly considered for NBA DFS if you want in for this game. SF De’Andre Hunter ($4,000, DK) makes his NBA debut; not one to consider here, but worth watching to see how he flows into things.
Andre Drummond ($8,300, DK) opened with 32 points and 23 boards on Wednesday and is a strong option at C. You’ll pay for the rebounds and blocks. The scoring will be there as the Pistons go without Blake Griffin. PG/SG Derrick Rose ($5,400, DK) had 29.3 FP off the bench on Wednesday, but it will be hard to invest in a repeat effort. PG/SG Reggie Jackson ($5,300, DK) played just 20 minutes on Wednesday, so give Rose the edge here. Luke Kennard ($4,700, DK) scored 30 in the opener and is a value play considering the Hawks had one of the Association’s worst defenses.
Reigning league MVP and NBA DFS star Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,200, FanDuel) will be the anchor in the bulk of formats. SG Khris Middleton ($7,600, FD) offers premium scoring and should be able to hit his 33 FPPG rate of 2018-19. This might be one matchup that won’t fit C Brook Lopez ($5,800, FD), as he will be shadowed by Rockets C Clint Capela ($8,400, FD). PG Eric Bledsoe ($7,000, FD) is a game time decision (ribs), but I’d put good money that he’ll be in the starting lineup. He was seventh in steals (1.48) last season, yet this is one game where he’ll be overshadowed in that category.
The Rockets’ Great Experiment begins with PG Russell Westbrook ($10,000, FD) joins SG James Harden ($11,400, FD). The two combined for over 113 Fantasy points per game last season, and while there will be nights they’ll achieve this, tonight isn’t the night to stack them together. Give Harden the edge as the Bucks were 28th in stopping opposing SGs last season. Capela will still get enough trash baskets to merit starting him. He averaged 39.09 FPPG at FD last season and should be the best play outside of Drummond at C. Streaky SF Eric Gordon ($4,900, FD) is perhaps the only other Rockets player worth considering.
No shock here: SF Kawhi Leonard ($9,800, FD) is the best option on the Clippers, having scored 47.7 FD points on Tuesday. The Warriors are thin up front, making PF/C Montrezl Harrell ($7,000, FD) something of a bargain as he amassed 34.4 FD in the win over the Lakers. SG Lou Williams ($6,900, FD) could exceed the 38.5 FP he scored on Tuesday as he won’t have to worry about Klay Thompson blanketing him. He’s a good pairing with Westbrook in the backcourt. SF Moe Harkless ($4,900, FD) surprised with 32.79 FP on Tuesday coming off the bench.
NBA DFS King PG Steph Curry ($10,300, FD) will have the green light to attempt 25-30 shots. This could be a 50-55 FP night for him as the Warriors look to discover who else can offer offense outside of him and PF Draymond Green ($8,000, FD), who should be a good option up front. SG D’Angelo Russell ($8,200, FD) makes his Golden State debut. His style should fit well with the Warriors’ game pace. C Kevon Looney ($6,400, FD) has value now that he will see extended minutes as a starter. Those who love a deep toss of a gamble will like PF Marquese Chriss ($3,800, FD), whose athleticism and upside might have finally found a home after spending last season as a bench player with the Rockets and Cavaliers.
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Stephen Curry — Fifth in scoring last season, Curry will have a chance to compete for a scoring title as he takes the bulk of a Warriors offense without injured Klay Thompson and the departed Kevin Durant.
Kawhi Leonard — He was right behind Curry among last year’s top scorers. He was 10-for-19 from the field (1-for-5 beyond the arc) and 9-for-10 from the free throw line in his Clippers debut on Tuesday night.
My Pick — Curry has no Plan B around him, so don’t be shocked if he attempts 25-plus shots. Leonard will be the top scoring option in the Clips’ starting five, but elite sixth man SG Lou Williams has the potential to lead the team in scoring each night. It may not do wonders for Curry’s field goal percentage, but I’ll take him at the Over, with Leonard just scraping the under.
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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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.
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.
Preferred (in order of preference): Fred VanVleet ($8,700), Pascal Siakam ($14,700), Kyle Lowry ($13,200), Jrue Holiday ($15,600).
(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).
Pascal Siakam (cash) ($8,000), Jrue Holiday ($8,700), Fred VanVleet ($5,600), Kyle Lowry ($7,600)
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.
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.
Preferred (in order of preference): LeBron James ($15,300), Anthony Davis ($16,200), Kawhi Leonard ($13,200), Lou Williams ($11,700).
(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).
LeBron James (cash) ($15,500), Anthony Davis ($17,000), Kawhi Leonard ($14,500), Lou Williams ($11,000)
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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