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11/14 NBA DFS Positional Breakdown: Don’t Fade the Don

Cora Baylis 5 years ago

written by Cora Baylis

One thing you have to keep an eye on is the status updates. Not only do we have the Clippers on a back-to-back set, we also have a Nets team who could be without their two primary ball-handlers in Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert. These situations will be critical to monitor for DFS today and it’s something you need to track until tip-off. With that in mind, let’s get into our 11/14 NBA DFS Picks!

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11/14 NBA DFS Point Guards

Luka Doncic, DAL at NYK

DK ($10,000) FD ($11.200)

In a short slate like this, it’s going to be tough to fade Doncic and Antetokounmpo. Let’s start off with Doncic, as he’s truly one of the best players in the NBA at the ripe age of 20. That’s evident when you see that he’s averaging 28.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. That’s obviously absurd and it makes him very attractive against a Knicks team who sits 22^nd in defensive efficiency. Playing in Madison Square Garden is also a narrative, considering Doncic surely wants to make a name for himself in the mecca of basketball.

Eric Bledsoe, MIL vs. CHI

DK ($7,300) FD ($7,400)

Bledsoe has been much better recently and it’s clear that he’s way more comfortable with Khris Middleton sidelined. In fact, Bledsoe has a 26 percent usage rate with Middleton off the floor while averaging 1.46 DK points per minute. That’s clear when you see that he’s averaging 20.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists over his last six games. That includes lackluster defensive numbers and he’ll surely provide more of those as the season progresses.

11/14 NBA DFS Shooting Guards

Lou Williams. LAC at NO

DK ($7,700) FD ($7,000)

With Kawhi Leonard likely sitting this game out, we love Williams. In the last game without Kawhi, Williams collected 34 points, six rebounds and 11 assists in 39 minutes of action. That’s no surprise when you see that Leonard has a usage rate north of 30 percent while Williams posts a 35 percent usage rate with Kawhi off the floor. That’s truly frightening for the Pelicans, with New Orleans ranked 29^th in defensive efficiency and last in points allowed.

DeAndre’ Bembry, ATL at PHX

DK ($3,900) FD ($4,400)

Bembry was in our article two weeks ago when he had his best game of the year, so hopefully, we can work that magic again here. The Hawks are very shallow right now with Kevin Huerter, Allen Crabbe, Evan Turner and John Collins all sidelined and that has opened up the door for Bembry to play big minutes. Playing 70 total minutes over his last two games indicates just how thin they are right now and that’s really all we can ask for from a guy who’s averaging over 22 DK points across his last six games. That’s really all you can ask for from a player in the $4,000-range.

11/14 NBA DFS Small Forwards

Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL vs. CHI

DK ($11,700) FD ($12,400)

This dude might be the best player in fantasy right now. Averaging 64 DK points per game is obviously absurd, as he’s actually scored at least 58 DraftKings points in six-straight fixtures. Any guy averaging 29.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.6 blocks per game for the year is hard to avoid and we haven’t even discussed that Milwaukee is without their second-best player. The icing on the cake is the matchup though, with Chicago allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing small forwards this season.

Kenrich Williams, NO vs. LAC

DK ($4,500) FD ($4,700)

With injuries to Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson, Kenrich has found himself in a pretty nice role. Not only is he starting, Williams is also averaging 29 DK points across 33 minutes of action over his last two fixtures. That’s monstrous production from such a cheap player and he should continue to see big minutes if at least two of those guys remain sidelined. He’ll be needed against a team like the Clippers too, as he’s one of their only good defensive wings.

11/14 NBA DFS Power Forwards

Dwight Powell, DAL at NYK

DK ($5,100) FD ($5,600)

Powell is just too cheap right now. While his averages may look like nothing special, we’re talking about a player who’s played at least 25 minutes in six-straight games. Powell has also scored at least 24 DK points in three of his last four games, as Dallas is finally getting comfortable keeping him out there for big minutes. That’s going to be critical against a Knicks team who seemingly has six forwards in their rotation, as that too should guarantee Powell at least 30 minutes of play. Not to mention, New York allows the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards this season.

Dario Saric, PHX vs. ATL

DK ($5,200) FD ($4,700)

Saric is actually really similar to Powell. He’s playing way too much to be priced this cheaply. So far this season, Saric is averaging 24 DK points across 28 minutes a game. In the four games where Saric has played at least 30 minutes, he’s actually averaging 33.5 DK points per game, which equates to 6-7X value at this price tag. As long as DeAndre Ayton remains out, Saric should play at least 25 minutes. Those fantastic rates against a defense like this are especially attractive, with Atlanta ranked 18^th in defensive efficiency.

11/14 NBA DFS Centers

Derrick Favors, NO vs, LAC

DK ($5,500) FD ($6,600)

Favors got off to a terrible start this season because of recurring leg injuries but he appears to be fully back now. Back-to-back double-doubles will do that and he’s going to be needed with all of the aforementioned injuries in New Orleans. The most encouraging sign is that he’s played at least 29 minutes in both of those double-doubles, averaging 37 DK points per game in that span. That’s the stud we loved in his Utah days and he shouldn’t have any problem with an undersized Clippers frontcourt.

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Giannis scoring seven more points than LaVine sounds like a decent pick and we love Carter matching Markkanen in rebounds. WCJ has picked up 28 rebounds over his last two games while Lauri has 14 in that span.

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11/13 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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Week 11 Wide Receiver DFS Picks: Thomas & Friends Pt. 2

Cora Baylis 5 years ago

written by Cora Baylis

Our Week 9 article was nearly perfect, so it was going to be hard to live up to that in Week 10. While Michael Thomas and DeVante Adams predictably did well, we got disappointing games from most of our GPP options. That’s going to happen every once in a while, and I feel much better about this week’s slate of games. With that in mind, let’s get into our Week 11 wide receiver DFS picks.

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Week 11 Wide Receiver Cash Game Plays

Michael Thomas, NO at TB

DK ($9,900) FD ($9,000)

Thomas was our most successful pick last week and it’s impossible to fade this guy at this point. We’re talking about a dude who’s scored at least 16.4 DK points in every game this season while leading all wide receivers with 25.2 fantasy points per game. That’s downright ridiculous production and an even more unbelievable floor. The reason for that is because of his targets and catch rate. Not only does he lead the league with 11.1 targets per game, but he also leads the NFL with an 83 percent catch rate. That has to be terrifying for a Buccaneers secondary who’s surrendering the second-most fantasy points to opposing WRs this season. Don’t fade MT in cash games!

Mike Evans, TB vs. NO

DK ($7,400) FD ($8,200)

On the other side of the ball, we have to love Evans. This guy has been a Top-3 wide receiver since he was dealing with an illness the first two weeks and it’s clear that he’s the one making corners sick now. Since Week 3, Evans has collected 48 catches for 835 yards and seven TDs on 76 targets. Those are all Top-5 at his position and it’s obvious at this point that he’s the superior option to Chris Godwin. This should be a high-scoring game when looking at the 52-point total and Evans 233 receiving yards against this team last season indicates that he likes the matchup too.

Week 11 Wide Receiver GPP Plays

Marquise Brown, BAL vs. HOU

DK ($5,600) FD ($5,600)

Downtown Brown is literally the definition of a GPP wide receiver. While he’s been missing some games due to injury recently, he looked fully healthy in Week 10. That’s what we’re aiming for with a speedster like this, finishing that game with four catches for 80 yards and a TD. The usage numbers are definitely there too, with Brown attaining 26 percent of his team’s air yards and 18.3 percent of his team’s targets. That’s big news against a Houston secondary who owns a 28^th OPRK against opposing WRs this season. This might be one of the few times that Baltimore won’t be running at will with a big lead too, as we’re looking at a game with a 3.5-point spread and 50-point total.

Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. OAK

DK ($5,200) FD ($5,900)

It’s so crazy that these DFS sites continue to price Boyd so low. He currently ranks eighth among all wide receivers in total targets, while collecting a 26 percent team target share and 30 percent of his team’s air yards. Those are some of the best marks in football and his 57 catches for 598 yards aren’t shabby either. That monstrous workload is very enticing in a matchup like this, with the Raiders surrendering the most fantasy points in the league to WRs. In addition, Cincy should have to throw the ball a lot, entering this matchup as a 10.5-point underdog.

Dede Westbrook, JAX at IND

DK ($4,500) FD ($5,400)

Westbrook has been dealing with some injuries over recent weeks and it’s lowered his price to numbers that we can’t pass up. Before getting injured in Week 8, Westbrook averaged 8.6 targets over his previous five games. That led to him averaging five catches for 70 yards per game. That’s really all we can ask for from such a cheap player and we haven’t even discussed the implementation of Nick Foles into the lineup. Foles absolutely loves Westbrook and he actually peppered him with over half of the team’s targets in the preseason when both guys were on the field.

Week 11 Wide Receiver Punt Plays

Auden Tate, CIN at OAK

DK ($4,200) FD ($5,300)

This is another case of a player seeing way too many targets to be priced this cheaply. Not only has Tate received at least six targets in seven-straight games, but he’s also averaging 8.3 targets per game in that span. That’s led to him providing 26 percent of his team’s air yards and those rates are way too high for a player in this price range. While the production hasn’t necessarily been there, it could be against a Raiders secondary who surrenders the third-most passing yards in the NFL in addition to the most fantasy points to WRs.

Ted Ginn Jr. NO at TB

DK ($4,100) FD ($5,200)

Ginn is the punt play of all punt plays. He was actually a favorite of many people last week but we’re going to capitalize on that disappointment and use him here at much lower ownership. All the things that made him a good play last week go for this week. Ginn gets to face a Tampa defense who’s surrendered the most passing yards in the NFL while owning a 31^st OPRK against opposing wide receivers. That tasty matchup is extremely enticing for this passing game, as we anticipate Drew Brees having a monster day. If he does, Ginn could land one of those deep balls, as his 55 receptions of 20+ yards and 19 catches of 40+ yards since 2013 are some of the best marks in the NFL.

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Hopkins, Thomas, and Jones Over 23.5 Receptions

These are arguably the three-best WRs in the NFL, with two of the leading the league in receptions. I expect two of these guys to get 10 catches, which would mean we only need four from the last one.

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11/12 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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11/11 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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Before we start our six-game 11/11 NBA DFS slate, allow me to say Thank You to all veterans who have made writing and making money on DFS possible. Your sacrifice and devotion to the country are forever grateful. Here is our 11/11 NBA DFS Game Previews and Prop Bets.

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Minnesota at Detroit, 7:00 PM Eastern

Timberwolves at a Glance: 7th in scoring (115.6), 24th in scoring defense (116.7), 22nd in offensive rating (104.9), 13th in defensive rating (105.9), 4th in pace (106.5).

Stud: C Karl-Anthony Towns ($10,000/DK). Dud: SG/SF Jarrett Culver ($4800/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Robert Covington ($4800/DK).

Pistons at a Glance: 19th in scoring (108.5), 17th in defensive scoring (111.3), 13th in offensive rating (108.3), 24th in defensive rating (111.2), 24th in pace (100.1).

Stud: C Andre Drummond ($9800/DK). Dud: PF Blake Griffin ($7200/DK). Sleeper: SG Luke Kennard ($6100/DK).

Memphis at San Antonio, 8:00 PM Eastern

Grizzlies at a Glance: 18th in scoring (108.7), 27th in scoring defense (120.1), 28th in offensive rating (101.4), 26th in defensive rating (112.1), 6th in pace (105.9).

Stud: PG Ja Morant ($7600/FD). Dud: C Jonas Valanciunas ($6700/FD). Sleeper: PF Jaren Jackson Jr. ($6200/FD).

Spurs at a Glance: 13th in scoring (112.6), 21st in scoring defense (112.7), 11th in offensive rating (109.1), 18th in defensive rating (109.2), 13th in pace (103.2).

Stud: SG DeMar DeRozan ($7900/FD). Dud: PG Derrick White ($4400/FD). Sleeper: SF Rudy Gay ($4600/FD).

Dallas at Boston, 7:30 PM Eastern

Mavericks at a Glance: 6th in scoring (113.6), 20th in scoring defense (111.9), 1st in offensive rating (113.5), 19th in defensive rating (109.2), 19th in pace (101.3).

Stud: PG/SG Luka Doncic ($10,400/DK). Dud: PG Delon Wright ($4000/DK). Sleeper: PF/C Maxi Kleber ($5000/DK).

Celtics at a Glance: 12th in scoring (113.1), 5th in scoring defense (103.8), 5th in offensive rating (110.8), 5th in defensive rating (101.7), 17th in pace (102.1).

Stud: SF/PF Jayson Tatum ($7500/DK). Dud: PG/SG Marcus Smart ($5400/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Jaylen Brown ($6300/DK).

Houston at New Orleans, 8:00 PM Eastern

Rockets at a Glance: 1st in scoring (120.1), 26th in scoring defense (116.7), 2nd in offensive rating (111.6), 21st in defensive rating (110.3), 1st in pace (107.6).

Stud: SG James Harden ($12,000/FD). Dud: SF Danuel House ($5500/FD). Sleeper: PF P.J. Tucker ($5400/FD).

Pelicans at a Glance: 4th in scoring (117.1), 30th in scoring defense (122.4), 15th in offensive rating (108.2), 28th in defensive rating (118.1), 2nd in pace (107).

Stud: SF Brandon Ingram ($8800/FD). Dud: SG JJ Redick ($4500/FD). Sleeper: SG Josh Hart ($5400/FD).

Toronto at LA Clippers, 10:30 PM Eastern

Raptors at a Glance: 8th in scoring (115.2), 10th in scoring defense (107.7), 8th in offensive rating (110.1), 8th in defensive rating (102.9), 12th in pace (103.4).

Stud: PF/C Pascal Siakam ($8700/DK). Dud: SF/PF OG Anunoby ($6000/DK). Sleeper: PF/C Chris Boucher ($3400/DK).

Clippers at a Glance: 10th in scoring (113.4), 13th in scoring defense (109), 6th in offensive rating (110.7), 14th in defensive rating (106.4), 15th in pace (102.5).

Stud: SF/PF Kawhi Leonard ($9400/DK). Dud: PG/SG Lou Williams ($7100/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Moe Harkless ($3200/DK).

Utah at Golden State, 10:30 PM Eastern

Jazz at a Glance: 28th in scoring (101.1), 1st in scoring defense (97.1), 27th in offensive rating (102.1), 1st in defensive rating (98.1), 27th in pace (98.9).

Stud: C Rudy Gobert ($8300/FD). Dud: SF Joe Ingles ($4700/FD). Sleeper: SF Bojan Bogdanovic ($6200/FD).

Warriors at a Glance: 14th in scoring (112.4), 28th in scoring defense (121.4), 14th in offensive rating (108.3), 30th in defensive rating (117), 16th in pace (102.4).

Stud: SG D’Angelo Russell ($8900/FD). Dud: PF Eric Paschall ($6300/FD). Sleeper: SF Glenn Robinson ($4800/FD).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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11/7 NBA DFS Positional Breakdown: Kemba and the Claw

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We’re back at it with another Thursday slate and we have a four-game schedule ahead of us. What we’re going to do is focus on three of those fixtures and fade the OKC-SAN matchup. That game features two defensive-minded clubs and it should make for a low-scoring game. I’m not saying that we should fade every player in that game, but I am saying it’s tough to recommend any of these guys as elite fantasy options. With that in mind, let’s get to my favorite plays on the board for our 11/7 NBA DFS Positional Breakdown!

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11/7 NBA DFS Point Guards

Kemba Walker, BOS at CHA

DK ($9,300) FD ($9,500)

Revenge games are always something that I key in on for the NBA because this is the one sport when motivation can lead to fantasy success. That’s just what we have here with Walker, as this marks his first game in Charlotte since the offseason move to the Celtics. He was actually drafted by the Bobcats in 2011 and that shows just how important he was to this franchise. That should put Walker in line for a big game, as he’ll surely want to give the Charlotte fans something to remember him by. That would be enough incentive to use him but Walker is absolutely rolling right now. In fact, Walker has at least 47 DK points in four-straight games while averaging 30.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in that span. That doesn’t even take into consideration that Charlotte ranks 27^th in defensive efficiency.

Ricky Rubio, PHX vs. MIA

DK ($6,700) FD ($7,000)

Rubio has quietly turned this Suns team into a playoff contender. So far this season, the Suns point guard is averaging 12.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. That equates to 37 DK points per outing, as he’s actually scored at least 31 fantasy points in all seven games played this season. That sort of floor is all you can ask for on a four-game slate, particularly considering that he faces a Miami team who sits ninth in total pace.

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Jimmy Butler, MIA at PHX

DK ($7,200) FD ($9,300)

This game is going to be a target for me. The reason for that is because we get two up-tempo teams and a 1.5-point spread. That should cater to a bunch of fantasy points for everyone, especially Butler. While he hasn’t been scoring many raw points and has been struggling with his shot, Butler is still averaging 42 DK points per game. That means he’ll only get better once his shot starts dropping and that’ll inevitably happen for the All-Star guard. While the Suns defense has been better this season, ranking 29^th in defensive efficiency last season indicates that they can be exploited by a stud like Butler.

Jaylen Brown, BOS at CHA

DK ($5,700) FD ($6,300)

While Brown has missed the last three games because of an illness, he’s actually in the midst of a breakout season. In fact, Brown is averaging 17.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game en route to 32 points DraftKings points per game. Those are huge numbers from a guy in the $6,000-range and it’s hard to overlook his 47-point gem from last week. What we like here is that he gets to face Charlotte, with the Hornets ranked 27^th in total defense.

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Kawhi Leonard, LAC vs. POR

DK ($9,600) FD ($10,800)

With Leonard resting on Wednesday, he should be fully ready to go here. That’s big news for one of the best fantasy producers in the NBA, with Leonard averaging 54 DK points per game. Those elite fantasy numbers are no surprise when you see his usage, with Leonard posting a 39 percent usage rate while averaging nearly 23 shots per game. What males that scary for Portland is the fact that they have no one to cover Leonard, with their wings consisting of players like Rodney Hood and Mario Hezonja. That will allow the Claw to feast and he’s going to be tough to fade with all of that in his favor in such a short slate.

Rodney Hood, POR at LAC

DK ($3,800) FD ($4,400)

Hood has been playing at a $5,000-level all season long and it’s hard to understand why he remains so cheap. For the year, Hood is averaging 22.5 DK points per game. That’s solid in itself but I’d argue that it should be even higher when looking at his usage. Not only is Hood playing a career-high 32.3 minutes per game, he’s also taking about 10 shots per outing as well. A sharpshooter like this taking that many shots is bound for a big game, especially when he’s playing this much.

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Bam Adebayo, MIA at PHX

DK ($7,000) FD ($8,400)

Adebayo is one of my favorite players in the NBA and it’s thrilling to see him unleashed. After battling Hassan Whiteside for minutes last season. Adebayo is now the primary big man, averaging 37 DK points across 30.3 minutes per game. That equates to 1.23 DK points per minute, which is brilliant in what should be an up-tempo matchup. The icing on the cake here is this matchup though, with the Suns owning a 30^th OPRK against Adebayo according to DraftKings.

Dario Saric, PHX vs. MIA

DK ($4,600) FD ($5,100)

With DeAndre Ayton suspended, Saric has found himself in quite the role. Over his last five games, Saric is averaging 25.6 DK points per game across 27 minutes of action. That’s the guy that we saw in Philly and getting minutes is really all we can hope for with a talented player like this. Those 27 minutes should be the floor in a matchup like this, with Miami sending out players like Kelly Olynyk and Meyers Leonard, who mimic what Saric does. That should guarantee Saric 30 minutes and that’s awesome with Miami playing at such a fast pace while allowing the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing PFs.

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Aron Baynes, PHX vs. MIA

DK ($5,800) FD ($6,800)

If you think Saric has been benefiting from Ayton’s absence, wait until you see these numbers. Since starting on October 25, Baynes is averaging 16.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He’s been even better recently, averaging 43 DK points per game over his last three fixtures. That’s absurd production from a player in this price range and he’s been doing that damage despite playing fewer than 30 minutes a game.

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Butler, Booker and Adebayo Over 124.5 Combined Fantasy Points

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NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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A nifty nine-game slate awaits NBA DFS users tonight. The 11/6 NBA DFS Game Previews and Prop Bets gets you ready.

New York at Detroit, 7:00 PM Eastern

Knicks at a Glance — 29th in scoring (99.6), 14th in defensive scoring (108.7), 28th in offensive rating (100.4), 20th in defensive rating (109.6), 27th in pace (99.2)

NBA DFS Stud: PG/SG RJ Barrett ($6700/DK). Dud: C Mitchell Robinson ($5000/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Marcus Morris ($5900/DK)

Pistons at a Glance: 20th in scoring (107.1), 21st in defensive scoring (112.4), 18th in offensive rating (106.2), 25th in defensive rating (111.4), 22nd in pace (100.9).

NBA DFS Stud: C Andre Drummond ($10,800/DK). Dud: SF/PF Markeiff Morris ($3900/DK). Sleeper: SG/SF Bruce Brown Jr. ($5300/DK).

Washington at Indiana, 7:00 PM Eastern

Wizards at a Glance: 5th in scoring (116.8), 26th in scoring defense (117.7), 4th in offensive rating (110.8), 26th in defensive rating (111.6), 8th in pace (105.5).

Stud: SG Bradley Beal ($8900/FD). Dud: SF Davis Bertans ($4000/FD). Sleeper: PF Rui Hachimura ($5900/FD).

Pacers at a Glance: 19th in scoring (107.3), 9th in defensive scoring (106.9), 19th in offensive rating (105.6), 25th in defensive rating (111.4), 7th in pace (105.5).

Stud: PG Malcolm Brogdon ($9000/FD). Dud: SF T.J. Warren ($6800/FD). Sleeper: C Goga Bitadze ($5300/FD).

Sacramento at Toronto, 7:30 PM Eastern

Kings at a Glance: 27th in scoring (101.1), 16th in scoring defense (110.1), 27th in offensive rating (101.5), 22nd in defensive rating (110.5), 26th in pace (99.6).

Stud: PG De’Aaron Fox ($7800/DK). Dud: SG/SF Bogdan Bogdanovic ($4300/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Harrison Barnes ($5200/DK).

Raptors at a Glance: 12th in scoring (113), 11th in scoring defense (106.8), 12th in offensive rating (107.9), 8th in defensive rating (102), 13th in pace (103)

Stud: PF/C Pascal Siakam ($8000/DK). Dud: C Marc Gasol ($5200/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF OG Anunoby ($5200/DK).

Chicago at Atlanta, 7:30 PM Eastern

Bulls at a Glance: 22nd in scoring (105.9), 18th in scoring defense (111.3), 23rd in offensive rating (104.3), 21st in defensive rating (109.6), 16th in pace (101.5).

Stud: PF Lauri Markkanen ($7300/FD). Dud: SF Otto Porter Jr. ($5000/FD). Sleeper: PF Thaddeus Young ($5000/FD).

Hawks at a Glance: 25th in scoring (104.2), 6th in scoring defense (103.7), 24th in offensive rating (103.2), 11th in defensive rating (102.7). 21st in pace (100.9).

Stud: PG Trae Young ($9700/FD). Dud: SG Kevin Huerter ($4600). Sleeper: SG Deandre’ Bembry ($4700/FD).

Golden State at Houston, 7:30 PM Eastern

Warriors at a Glance: 14th in scoring (111.7), 28th in scoring defense (120.4), 10th in offensive rating (109), 30th in defensive rating (117.5), 14th in pace (102.5).

Stud: SF/PF Eric Paschall ($6500/DK). Dud: C Willie Cauley-Stein ($4800/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Glenn Robinson III ($4800/DK).

Rockets at a Glance: 4th in scoring (119.3), 29th in scoring defense (123.1), 5th in offensive rating (110.3), 28th in defensive rating (113.9), 2nd in pace (108.2).

Stud: Russell Westbrook ($9400/DK). Dud: SF/PF P.J. Tucker ($4800/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Danuel House Jr. ($5100/DK).

Minnesota at Memphis, 8:00 PM Eastern

Timberwolves at a Glance: 7th in scoring (116), 24th in scoring defense (115.7), 20th in offensive rating (105.4), 14th in defensive rating (105.1), 1st in pace (108.2).

Stud: C Karl-Anthony Towns ($11,300/FD). Dud: PG Jeff Teague ($6000/FD). Sleeper: PF Robert Covington ($5800/FD).

Grizzlies at a Glance: 23rd in scoring (105.5), 25th in scoring defense (117.3), 29th in offensive rating (97.5), 17th in defensive rating (108.4), fifth in pace (106.4).

Stud: PG Ja Morant ($7800/FD). Dud: PF Brandon Clarke ($5600). Sleeper: SF Jae Crowder ($5600/FD).

Orlando at Dallas, 8:30 PM Eastern

Magic at a Glance: 30th in scoring (93.6), 2nd in scoring defense (98.7), 30th in offensive rating (96.4), 7th in defensive rating (101.6), 30th in pace (97.1).

Stud: C Nikola Vucevic ($7900/DK). Dud: PG D.J. Augustin ($4000/DK). Sleeper: SF/PF Jonathan Isaac ($5600/DK).

Mavericks at a Glance: 6th in scoring (116.7), 20th in scoring defense (112.2), 1st in offensive rating (116.4), 18th in defensive rating (109), 19th in pace (101.1).

Stud: PG Luka Doncic ($9800/DK). Dud: PG/SG Delon Wright ($4900/DK). Sleeper: C Dwight Powell ($4000/DK).

Philadelphia at Utah, 9:00 PM Eastern

76ers at a Glance: 10th in scoring (114), 13th in scoring defense (107.3), 14th in offensive rating (107.4), 6th in defensive rating (106.4), 5th in pace (106.2).

Stud: PG Ben Simmons (8800/FD). Dud: SG Josh Richardson ($5600/FD). Sleeper: PF Al Horford ($7000/FD).

Jazz at a Glance: 28th in scoring (100), 1st in defensive scoring (95.6), 26th in offensive rating (101.7), 1st in defensive rating (97.2), 28th in pace (98.3).

Stud: SG Donovan Mitchell ($8400/FD). Dud: C Rudy Gobert ($8200/FD). Sleeper: PF Mike Conley ($7000/FD).

Milwaukee at LA Clippers, 10:00 PM Eastern

Bucks at a Glance: 1st in scoring (121.3), 17th in scoring defense (110.3), 2nd in offensive rating (112.6), 10th in defensive rating (102.4), 7th in pace (106.1).

Stud: SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,700/DK). Dud: C Brook Lopez ($5200/DK). Sleeper: PG Eric Bledsoe ($6300/DK).

Clippers at a Glance: 13th in scoring (112.9), 12th in scoring defense (107.3), 3rd in offensive rating (112.1), 16th in defensive rating (106.6), 23rd in pace (103.7).

Stud: PF/C Montrezl Harrell ($6200/DK). Dud: SF/PF Danny Green ($3900/DK). Sleeper: C Ivica Zubac ($4100/DK).

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Over/Under

I’ll reach and say Doncic doesn’t reach 24.5 points because the Magic will slow the pace down and frustrate his shooting groove. On the other hand, I’d take the over on Vucevic and his 12.5 rebounds. If the Mavs run a fast pace without scoring the ball consistently, then the extra boards will come easy.

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Week 10 Wide Receiver DFS Picks: Thomas & Friends

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If you read last week’s article, you surely made some money like me. Having Tyler Lockett and Kenny Golladay in the cash game section was good enough but we didn’t stop there. We also had DK Metcalf, Marvin Jones and Preston Williams in that article, making it my best piece of the season. While we likely can’t duplicate that success again, we’ll do our best to build off that momentum. With that in mind, let’s get into our Week 10 wide receiver picks.

Week 10 Wide Receiver Cash Game Plays

Michael Thomas, NO vs. ATL

DK ($8,300) FD ($8,700)

Thomas is going to be very chalky on this slate but rightfully so. We’re talking about a guy who led the league in receptions last season and is currently doing that again this year. That’s led to him leading all WRs with 24.5 DK points per game, scoring at least 16 DK points in all eight games played. That’s terrifying news for an Atlanta defense who ranks 30^th in total defense while allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing receivers.

Chris Godwin, TB vs. ARI

DK ($7,400) FD ($8,200)

It’s always tough to figure out whether to pick Evans or Godwin but we’ll go with Godwin. One of the major reasons why is the ownership, as I expect Godwin to be far less owned than Evans, who’s coming off a monster game in Week 9. Lower ownership is obviously big but he also has the superior matchup. While Evans will be tied up with Patrick Peterson, Godwin should be able to feast on the rest of this terrible secondary out of the slot. Not only does Arizona sit 29^th in points allowed, they’re also surrendering the third-most passing yards in the NFL.

Week 10 Wide Receiver GPP Plays

Davante Adams, GB vs, CAR

DK ($6,900) FD ($7,800)

Adams has had a terrible year for his standards but that makes him a great GPP option. He’s actually outside the Top-10 in pricing on DK and that’s criminal for someone this talented. We’re talking about a guy who led all WRs in fantasy points last season and the recent struggles have made him way too cheap. Someone with that sort of potential is definitely in play at this price, especially considering he gets to face a defense who owns a 20^th OPRK against WRs this season.

Zach Pascal, IND vs. MIA

DK ($5,300) FD ($6,400)

Pascal is my favorite per-dollar play on the board. The reason for that is because he’s looking at a monster role in one of the best matchups in football. Let’s begin with that usage, as he should get a ton of work with T.Y. Hilton sidelined. That was evident in Week 9, when Pascal collected five catches for 76 yards and a TD. In Week 7, he actually had six catches for 106 yards and two TDs, proving that the Week 9 performance was no fluke. Playing 94 percent of the snaps with Hilton out was the biggest identifier that he’s the go-to guy, as he should have no problem abusing a Miami team that ranks 30^th in total defense.

Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. BAL

DK ($4,700) FD ($5,700)

What if I told you that one of the league leaders in targets is being priced around guys like Danny Amendola and Robby Anderson? That’s just what we have here with Boyd, as he’s been way too good to be priced this cheaply. Not only does he have 82 total targets this season, he’s also averaging over 14 DK points per game while playing on over 90 percent of the team’s snaps. Those usage numbers are more indicative of a $7,000 player and it truly makes no sense why he’s this cheap. It’s not like Baltimore’s secondary is scary either, owning a 23^rd OPRK against wide receivers this season.

Week 10 Wide Receiver Punt Plays

DeVante Parker, MIA at IND

DK ($4,800) FD ($5,800)

Parker is not a personal favorite of mine but he should be looking at a ton of work. The reason for that is because Preston Williams just got knocked out for the year. That’s a guy who’s been playing nearly every down while averaging more than eight targets per game since Week 1. That leaves Parker and no one else, which should guarantee him close to 10 targets while playing nearly every snap. That’s big news for a guy who’s scored a TD in four of his last five games while scoring at least 12 DK points in all five of those fixtures. Miami entering this matchup as an 11.5-point underdog only adds to Parker’s intrigue, as that should force Miami to throw a ton.

Chester Rogers, IND vs. MIA

DK ($4,100) FD ($5,200)

With Hilton out for the next few weeks, Rogers should find himself as the regular slot receiver for this team. That was clear in Week 9 when he played 65 percent of the team’s snaps. That snap share has actually gone up in three-straight games and we expect it to go up yet again here. This is a guy who’s seen big target totals in the past too and an increase in playing time should force him into at least five targets. That’s really all we can ask for from a punt play, especially considering he faces a Miami defense who allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers.

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Mack, Ebron and Ballage Over 1.5 TDs combined

Honestly, I think Mack is going to reach this total on his own. It’s just a bonus to be able to add the goal-line back for the Dolphins and the biggest red-zone target for the Colts.

Thomas, Hooper and Jones Over 21.5 Combined Receptions

In what should be a high-scoring game, I expect at least one of these guys to attain double-digit receptions, which should make the rest of the prop easy to cash.

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11/4 NBA DFS Game Previews & Prop Bets

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A six-game slate awaits, and the 11/4 NBA DFS Game Previews and Prop Bets will get your week started on the right foot.

Detroit at Washington, 7:00 PM Eastern

Pistons at a Glance: 18th in scoring (108.3), 20th in scoring defense (112), 16th in offensive rating (106.8), 25th in defensive rating (110.5), 17th in pace (101.4)

No Blake Griffin nor Reggie Jackson, the Pistons may also be without PG/SG Derrick Rose ($5800 DK). C Andre Drummond ($10,800 DK) is the only player on this roster that is Fantasy-viable, although PG/SG Luke Kennard ($5000 DK) is averaging 19.5 points in his last two games. I’d be open to rolling the dice on PG/SG Bruce Brown ($3200 DK), whose salary is a major steal and is also assured of getting strong usage, especially if Rose is out. He’s a lock if playing Showdown, but I’d add him in a lineup or two tonight because I think there’s a pleasant surprise here.

Stud — Drummond. Dud — SF/PF Markeiff Brown ($4000 DK). Sleeper — Brown.

Wizards at a Glance — 7th in scoring (117.2), 28th in scoring defense (121.4), 6th in offensive rating (109.5), 27th in defensive rating (113.4), 3rd in pace (107.1).

Washington is going to dial up the pace. They’re dead in the water if they fall into playing a Pistons-like pace. SG Bradley Beal ($9400 DK) is a sniper off to a solid start. You’re not going to get much beyond his scoring, so you’re screwed if he’s not bringing the offense. I like rookie PF Rui Hachimura ($5700 DK), although he faced reality against the Timberwolves on Saturday when he managed all of six DKP. PF/C Thomas Bryant ($7400 DK) also had a rough go on Saturday and will have to contend with Drummond tonight. I’d politely pass on him. PG Isaiah Thomas ($4900 DK) is pace-dependent in that he’ll give you solid DKP off the bench when the Wizards run and gun. However, he’s a major liability if it becomes a half-court game.

Stud — Beal. Dud — PG/SF Isaac Bonga ($3400 DK). Sleeper — PF/C Mortiz Wagner ($3400 DK).

New Orleans at Brooklyn, 7:30 PM Eastern

Pelicans at a Glance: 4th in scoring (118.3), 29th in scoring defense (122.5), 5th in offensive rating (110), 28th in defensive rating (113.9), 7th in pace (105.7)

You’ll want a piece of the action in this game. If this doesn’t go over 240 total points, my Monday will be sad. SF Brandon Ingram ($8900 FD) passed concussion protocol and will be in the lineup tonight. He has a 28.6 Usage rate and I’m betting he could do more with a 32-34 UR. You have to like how PG Lonzo Ball ($7400 FD) is progressing, yet I’m not sure if I’d play him knowing he’ll have to deal with Kyrie Irving ($9700 FD). His PER (Player Efficiency Rating) is climbed to where you can see Ball as at least a league-average starter. Active or not, I’d stay away from C Derrick Favors ($5900 FD). SG Jrue Holiday ($8300) has been more of a distributor in his two games back from a sore knee. The Pels run a fast enough pace to where both Ball and Holiday can get 5-7 assists per night.

Stud — Ingram. Dud — Favors. Sleeper — PF Jaxson Hayes ($3800 FD)

Nets at a Glance — 3rd in scoring (118.7), 26th in scoring defense (119.5), 10th in offensive rating (108.6), 20th in defensive rating (109.3), 8th in pace (105.6)

Irving is going at a 35.8 Usage rate. I’ll bet he hits 40 at some point this season. He’s probably the PG you’ll want in the lineup tonight since both teams will run at a breakneck speed. Some days, SG Caris LeVert ($6500) looks like the second scoring option, then there are days like Saturday when he can’t manage 22 FDP. C Jarrett Allen ($5200 FD) continues to play like someone who should be getting more minutes from De’Andre Jordan ($5900 FD). SF Taurean Prince ($4800 FD) had the massive effort against the Rockets on Friday but is more like the complimentary type he showed on Saturday.

Stud — Irving. Dud — Jordan. Sleeper — Allen.

Houston at Memphis, 8:00 PM Eastern

Rockets at a Glance — 1st in scoring (121.3), 30th in scoring defense (127), 3rd in offensive rating (111.4), 29th in defensive rating (116.6), 1st in pace (108.9).

PG Russell Westbrook ($9800 DK) will sit, so I think we may see some vintage James Harden ($10,800 DK) tonight. This will look more like the Rockets of last season, so expect Harden to be more at ease offensively. Like almost everyone in a Houston uniform, C Clint Capela ($6200 DK) didn’t show up in Miami on Sunday night, but Capela will also see a rebound in production tonight. No Westbrook means more opportunity for SF/PF Danuel House ($4500 DK), who I think will become a solid DFS option once P.J. Tucker ($5000) comes down to earth.

Stud — Harden. Dud — SG/SF Eric Gordon ($4000 DK) Sleeper — House.

Grizzlies at a Glance — 19th in scoring (106.6), 25th in scoring defense (119.4), 29th in offensive rating (97.7), 21st in defensive rating (109.4), 4th in pace (106.9)

The scoring hasn’t translated into success, but this is not your daddy’s Grizzlies. These kids run and it makes all the sense the world to get a piece of the action out of them tonight. The Rockets are playing defense as if they’ve just learned the definition of the word, so that means I’d invest in PG Ja Morant ($6600 DK) and PF/C Brandon Clarke ($4800 DK). Clarke will see a bump in minutes since its questionable that PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr. ($5900 DK) will sit tonight. C Jonas Valanciunas ($6000 DK) is a solid option, especially if the Rockets are just going to shoot 3s and offer extra rebouding chances.

Stud — Morant. Dud — SG/SF Dillion Brooks ($4800 DK) Sleeper — Clarke

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:00 PM Eastern

Bucks at a Glance — 2nd in scoring (119.2), 19th in scoring (111.2), 4th in offensive rating (111.3), 12th in defensive rating (103.7), 9th in pace (105.4)

The Timberwolves are without C Karl-Anthony Towns ($10,300 FD), who is serving a suspension from his brawl with Joel Embiid last week. That will mean a heavy dosage of interior assaults from SF Giannis Anetetokounmpo ($12,000 FD). This could be a monster night from him if he decides to take advantage of the hole in the T’Wolves interior. I’m starting to like PG Eric Bledsoe ($6300 FD) now that he’s put together a pair of solid outings for DFS users. On the flip side, SG Khris Middleton ($7300 FD) has been a DFS dog for two straight games and I’m not sure the fleas are all gone. Stay far, far away from C Brook Lopez ($5200 FD), even with Towns out.

Stud — Antetokounmpo. Dud — Lopez. Sleeper — Bledsoe

Timberwolves at a Glance — 5th in scoring (118), 21st in scoring defense (112), 14th in offensive rating (107.5), 9th in defensive rating (102), 2nd in pace (107.6)

Whatever they’ll miss from Towns defensively will be made up offensively. Look for PF Robert Covington ($5700 FD) to benefit from Towns’ absence with a jolt in his usage rate. SG Andrew Wiggins ($6900 FD) gets about 4-7 extra field goal attempts and I’m sure you’ll see PG Jeff Teague ($6200 FD) become more aggressive with his shot as well. C Gorgui Dieng ($4000 FD) showed he still has game with 42.1 FDP against the Wizards on Saturday and should be a good low-end option as he will be able to get rebounds and a blocked shot or two.

Stud — Covington. Dud — Wiggins. Sleeper — Dieng

Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9:00 PM Eastern

76ers at a Glance — 10th in scoring (115), 10th in scoring defense (106), 12th in offensive rating (108), 5th in defensive rating (99.5), 5th in pace (106.5)

They’ll do fine without Joel Embiid tonight. The Suns will want to run and gun, so that translates into extra opportunities for PG/SF Ben Simmons ($8500 DK) and SF/PF Tobias Harris ($7000 DK). PF/C Al Horford ($6900 DK) will get the bulk of the touches Embiid usually gets. I do like the upside of SG/SF Josh Richardson ($4600 DK) tonight, so plug him into a lineup or two.

Stud — Simmons. Dud — SG/SF Mattise Thybulle ($3400 DK). Sleeper — Richardson.

Suns at a Glance — 9th in scoring (115.2), 9th in scoring defense (106), 8th in offensive rating (109.1), 7th in defensive rating (100.4), 12th in pace (103.8)

PG/SG Devin Booker ($7900 DK) is warming up just SF/PF Kelly Oubre Jr. ($6300 DK) is beginning to cool off. C Aron Baynes ($5100 DK) has been a revelation since coming into the lineup and could be able to exploit the defensive void of the Sixers not having Embiid. PG Ricky Rubio ($6500 DK) had three steals on Saturday and is one of the reasons why the Suns are playing surprisingly good defense. SF/PF Dario Saric ($4700 DK) is boom-bust. Play at your own risk.

Stud — Booker. Dud — Oubre. Sleeper — Baynes.

Portland at Golden State, 10:30 PM

Trail Blazers at a Glance — 11th in scoring (113.8), 24th in scoring defense (113.3), 9th in offensive rating (108.7), 17th in defensive rating (108.2), 10th in pace (104.7)

I’m not paying $10,300 for Damian Lillard (FD), at least not tonight. There’s too much concern this becomes a blowout and Lillard spends much of the fourth on the bench. I will pay the $6700 (FD) for C.J. McCollum, though. C Hassan Whiteside ($7500 FD) is a gametime decision. Don’t risk it. SF Rodney Hood ($4300 FD) is questionable with a knee injury. PF Skal Labissiere ($3900 FD) could get extended minutes if Whiteside is still sidelined.

Stud — Lillard. Dud — Whiteside. Sleeper — Labissiere

Warriors at a Glance — 16th in scoring (109.2), 27th in scoring defense (120.8), 18th in offensive rating (108), 30th in defensive rating (117.3), 14th in pace (103).

At the very least, there are some potential bargains to be had in Golden State. I like what I have seen from PF Eric Paschall ($5800 FD) and will plug him into a lineup or two. SF Glenn Robinson III ($5300 FD) has always had upside and is getting the minutes to prove it. SG D’Angelo Russell ($9400 FD) is questionable, opening up more minutes for the likes of PG Ky Bowman ($4400 FD). SG Damion Lee ($3900 FD) will get quality minutes off the bench.

Stud — Paschall. Dud. Lee. Sleeper — Bowman.

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Over/Under Player Predictions

I think Harris hits the glass enough to produce a double-double in what should be a fun, high-scoring affair. If points are coming hot and heavy on both ends of the court, then Rubio should exceed 6.5 assists easily. Go over on both.

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