The 11/3 NBA DFS schedule tips off at 5:00 PM Eastern with five games on the main slate. Our game previews and Prop Bets will get you up and running to success.
Rockets at a Glance: 1st in scoring (125.6), 30th in scoring defense (126.6), 1st in offensive rating (115.5), 29th in defensive rating (116.4), 1st in pace (108.8).
Stud: PG Russell Westbrook ($10,300 FD) averages 55.5 FDP and has a pair of triple doubles and two other starts where he narrowly missed a TD.
Dud: SG Eric Gordon ($3900 FD) is shooting under 27 percent from 3-point range. His offense is his game, and if he’s not shooting…
Sleeper: There’s a breakout waiting to happen from SF Danuel House ($5000 FD), who is averaging 25.1 FDP. He’s capable of putting up 30-35 tonight and should be considered for those running with multiple lineups.
Heat at a Glance: 8th in scoring (115.6), 13th in scoring (107.4), 15th in offensive rating (107.4), 5th in defensive rating (99.8), 8th in pace (105.4).
Stud: With SF Jimmy Butler ($9300 FD) a gametime decision with a foot injury. PF Bam Adebayo ($8300 FD) will be the best DFS option, averaging 41 FDP.
Dud: PG Goran Dragic ($5900 FD) had a season-low 8.7 FDP against the Hawks on Thursday and is starting to lose momentum after opening with impressive numbers in his new role off the bench.
Sleeper: It might be time to stop waiting for rookie PG Kendrick Nunn ($6200 FD) to regress. He scored 28 points in Thursday’s win over the Hawks and will see a huge jolt of usage if Butler is either sitting out or has
his minutes limited.
Kings at a Glance: 29th in scoring (99.2), 23rd in scoring (113.2), 28th in offensive rating (99), 26th in defensive rating (113), 26th in pace (100.1)
Stud: After a slow start, PG De’Aaron Fox ($8000 DK) has averaged 40.25 DKP over the past three games and will be in an entertaining matchup with rookie PG/SG RJ Barrett ($6500 DK).
Dud: After a pair of solid outings, PF/C Richaun Holmes ($5100 DK) reverted back to Richaun Holmes, putting up 15.5 DKP in a foul-plagued 20 minutes against the Jazz on Friday.
Sleeper: SF/PF Harrison Barnes ($4800 DK) has scored at least 30 DKP in his last two games and is averaging seven boards over his last three games.
Knicks at a Glance: 28th in scoring (100.8), 14th in defense (108), 27th in offensive rating (101.2), 19th in defensive rating (108.4), 27th in pace (99.2)
Stud: Barrett floated a 14.75 DKP dud against the Magic on Wednesday but rebounded with a solid 34.75 DKP against the Celtics on Friday. I’d strongly consider him in the lineup against a poor Kings defense.
Dud: In real life, C Mitchell Robinson ($5100 DK) is a bad-ass who is playing through ankle and thumb injuries. In NBA DFS, though, he’s killing lineups with a modest 24.9 DKP. Better options await in the middle.
Sleeper: SF/PF Marcus Morris had a season-best 50.75 DKP in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. He’s a streak shooter who gets a great matchup against a thin Kings frontcourt, and should be under advisement at $4900 DK.
Lakers at a Glance: 15th in scoring (111.2), 3rd in scoring defense (100.1), 11th in offensive rating (108.3), 2nd in defensive rating (97.4), 23rd in pace (100.5)
Stud: Any questions about SF LeBron James ($10,900 FD) slipping a bit in DFS were answered with a loud 88.4 DFS in Friday’s steel cage match against the Mavericks. He should be good for about 55-60 FDP tonight.
Dud: For now, PF Kyle Kuzma ($4700 FD) should not be on NBA DFS lineups. He played just 19 minutes in his debut on Friday and will deal with ankle soreness for a extended period.
Sleeper: C Dwight Howard ($4900 FD) is a value play when looking for blocked shots. D12 looks like vintage Howard, averaging 2.5 blocks per game.
Spurs at a Glance: 7th in scoring (116.2), 18th in scoring defense (111.2), 3rd in offensive rating (112), 16th in defensive rating (107.2), 12th in pace (103.8)
Stud: PG Dejounte Murray ($6900 FD) missed Friday’s game against the Warriors but will return to the starting lineup. He’s becoming the best rebounding PG not named Russell Westbrook, averaging eight boards a game.
Dud: Don’t get giddy about PG Patty Mills ($4500 FD) and his 40.9 FDP performance against the Warriors on Friday. With Murray back in the lineup, he will fall back behind Derrick White and Bryn Forbes in the rotation.
Sleeper: White ($5600 FD) has put up two games of at least 31 FDP and will have intriguing value if looking to fill the end of your NBA DFS lineup, especially in a Showdown mode.
Mavericks at a Glance: 13th in scoring (113.8), 21st in scoring defense (112.4), 6th in offensive rating (110), 20th in defensive rating (108.7), 20th in pace (101.3)
Stud: PG/SG Luka Doncic ($9200 DK) is listed as questionable after getting stitches in his head on Friday. Doncic is averaging 56 DKP and gets to carve up the Cavs’ backcourt.
Dud: PG/SG Delon Wright ($4900 DK) has crashed to earth with a pair of 18 DKP in his last three games.
Sleeper: C Dwight Powell ($3500 DK) is working his way back into the lineup. Increased minutes will mean increased production for the banger, who has only played in two games this season.
Cavaliers at a Glance: 24th in scoring (103.8), 12th in scoring defense (112.7), 24th in offensive rating (102.4), 15th in defensive rating (105.6), 19th in pace (101.3)
Stud: PF/C Kevin Love ($9000 DK) is averaging 16.8 rebounds and will be up to the challenge of hitting the glass against a Mavs team that ranks in the top half of the league in rebounding.
Dud: SF/PF Cedi Osman ($4900 DK) has been a bust across the board, with his flashes of offense the only thing going for him.
Sleeper: PG/SG Collin Sexton ($5900 DK) is scoring 18.2 points per game and could have a productive night if Doncic isn’t in the lineup.
Clippers at a Glance: 11th in scoring (114.2), 16th (109.5), 2nd in offensive rating (112.5), 17th in defensive rating (107.9), 17th in pace (101.5)
Stud: SF Kawhi Leonard ($10,600 FD) has averaged at least 60 FD points in each of his last three starts. He’s a sure-fire stat stuffer.
Dud: PF JaMychal Green ($3900 FD) offers little beyond a flash or two of scoring.
Sleeper: C Ivica Zubac ($4400 FD) is an interesting Showdown option whose numbers would greater if he didn’t have to share minutes with Montrezl Harrell ($6600 FD).
Jazz at a Glance: 27th in scoring (101), 1st in scoring defense (94), 25th in offensive rating (102.2), 1st in defensive rating (95.2), 28th in pace (98.8)
Stud: With C Rudy Gobert ($8200 FD) playing below expectations, the play of SG Donovan Mitchell ($8400 FD) is perhaps the lone reliable option on the Utah roster. Mitchell is averaging two steals per night while maintaining a solid turnover rate.
Dud: Gobert hasn’t played up to his salary, but did put up 40.2 FDP on Friday. He has to string some vintage Gobert games before gaining the trust of NBA DFS users.
Sleeper: SF Bojan Bogdanovic ($5500 FD) has emerged as the second scoring option behind Mitchell. The points will be there, but it’s his defense that is pushing to strong sleeper status.
Julius Randle — Randle is averaging 14.3 points and is shooting 43.6% from the field. His 60.7% free throwing shooting will hamper his potential.
Buddy Hield — Hield is averaging 38.9% from the field but his 56% shooting in Friday’s win over the Jazz is encouraging.
Verdict — I got a feeling about Buddy Ball hitting MSG, so take Hield.
It’s an 11-game slate on the first full night of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The 10/23 NBA DFS Game Previews offer a look at which players will be good fits for tonight’s Fantasy action.
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The Bulls finished 27th in scoring last season but full seasons from SG Zach LaVine, PF Lauri Markkanen and C Wendell Carter Jr. should change that Markkanen has the best ceiling for DFS players, although Carter can emerge into a consistent 30-30 Fantasy points per game scorer. On the other hand, the Hornets may be one of the Association’s worst Fantasy-friendly teams after letting PG Kemba Walker sign with the Celtics. SF/C Cody Zeller is the only projected starter with a Player Efficiency Rating over 15 (league average) in 2018-19 (17.26). If you want in for this one, go heavy on the Bulls and let the Hornets piece things together without impacting your roster.
PF Blake Griffin will miss at least the first five games. Get used to the phrase “PF Blake Griffin will miss…” as he’s become more of a 60-65 games a year performer at this stage of his career. C Andre Drummond will have more scoring opportunities to go along with the copious number of rebounds he’ll grab. He’s easily the best play in DFS among the Pistons. PG Reggie Jackson is day-to-day, so look for PG Derrick Rose to either start or see significant minutes off the bench. For the Pacers, SF T.J. Warren could be the biggest beneficiary with SG/SF Victor Oladipo out until at least the All-Star Break. C Myles Turner’s per 40 rates makes him a strong player, especially with blocked shots. Domantas Sabonis comes off a career-best 21.99 PER last season and could approach 25 PER now that’s entrenched in the lineup after signing a long-term extension.
Look elsewhere if counting on the Cavs for DFS help. Only the Grizzlies scored fewer points per game than the 104.5 Cleveland averaged last season. PF/C Kevin Love could be useful, yet is obviously a shell of his former self. Rookie PG Darius Garland should be the clear leader in usage for the Cavs. Beyond that, yeesh. Magic C Nikola Vucevic had career-bests in usage and PER in 2018-19. He quietly gets the job done and is the best option in the Magic lineup. PF Aaron Gordon remains more promise than reality. He’s too much of a risk to invest heavily. Gordon could be overtaken by SF/PF Jonathan Isaac, a sleeper play who will offer rebounds and blocks. D.J. Augustin opens at PG, but the progress of PG Markelle Fultz is worth monitoring.
SF Jason Tatum spent the preseason adjusting to becoming the focal point of the Celtics’ offense. Expect his usage rate to take a significant hike along with his 15.7 points per game from last season. PG Kemba Walker is the new quarterback in Boston but won’t have to carry such a scoring load that he had last year with the Hornets. SF Gordon Hayward and SG Jalen Brown are DFS teases. Avoid. Obviously, PF/C Joel Embiid is the high-end option in Philly. He’ll deliver 40+ FPG on an almost nightly basis. PG Ben Simmons will also fill up a stat sheet without attempting 3s. SF Tobias Harris is sneaky good and makes for a good complement if considering a Sixers stack. Former Celts PF/C Al Horford makes his Philly debut. He won’t have the workload he did in Boston, so see how he flows through the Sixers lineup before choosing to commit him to a DFS lineup.
Woof woof, what a dog when it comes to DFS impact. The Grizzlies had the lowest-scoring offense last year; the Heat were 26th. If you must, Memphis PF Jaren Jackson Jr. is the one Grizz with DFS appeal, although C Jonas Valanciunas will get his share of boards. New Heat SF Jimmy Butler will rebound from a disappointing 19.88 PER while getting his wish and dominate Miami’s usage rates. C Bam Adebayo was on the short list of 2019-20 breakout candidates and should get his season off to a good start. He’ll be undervalued on either DraftKings or FanDuel. Justise Winslow is projected to start at PG but will also see minutes at both SG and SF. Goran Dragic might be a pleasant surprise coming off the bench.
C Karl-Anthony Towns has three straight seasons of at least 24.99 PER and will flirt with 30% usage this season. He’s an elite talent that’s only 23 and is durable enough to produce 45-50 FPG on a nightly basis. PF Robert Covington was a sneaky-good NBA DFS performer before injuries ended his season on New Year’s Eve. PG Jeff Teague can hand out dimes with the best of them and still get enough scoring to justify having in your lineup at an affordable rate. SF/SG Andrew Wiggins can score the ball. That’s about all he can do. It’s PG Kyrie Irving’s world in Brooklyn, so look for him to shoot at will along with getting his teammates involved. C Jarrett Allen looked like a breakout performer before the Nets signed C De’Andre Jordan, crippling the DFS value of both. SF Caris LeVert can be streaky with his shot, but his 31.2% mark from beyond the arc last season stunts his upside.
When it comes to the Wizards, add SG Bradley Beal into your lineup and let his offense do the rest. He’ll get enough assists and steals to compliment his high scoring. Other than Beal, C Thomas Bryant is the only other starter worth considering. The Mavericks duo of SG Luka Doncic and PF Kristaps Porzingis is one of the night’s best stacks. Porzingis looked sharp at times in the preseason. Doncic is a stat stuffer who could be a nightly NBA DFS monster if he’s improved upon his 33% mark from long range. C Dwight Powell is a low-end play who can get his points without having plays called for him. SF Justin Jackson is a clip ‘n save whose minutes could lead him to being an intriguing add throughout the season.
C Mitchell Robinson inhales rebounds and exhales blocked shots. However, if he can’t go for the opener, Bobby Portis will fill in. As a starter last season, Portis averaged 13.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 37% from 3-point range. Rookie SG R.J. Barrett is worth the watch but not ready for DFS consideration. The Spurs still go through PF/C LaMarcus Aldridge, who can still deliver high end Fantasy scoring at age 34. SG/SF DeMar DeRozan comes into this season with six straight seasons of at least 20 points per game. Count on him stretching it to seven. C Jakob Poeltl opens the season as the starter but keep an eye on Trey Lyles. The former Jazz and Nuggets PF/C has solid Per 40 numbers and could emerge as a pleasant surprise if given the chance to start.
The one certainty on the new-look Thunder is PG Chris Paul handing out 8-10 assists along with knocking down 17-20 points and getting a steal or two. SF Danilo Gallinari remained healthy last season and could score 18-22 points per night if he can avoid the injury bug. C Steven Adams will be a modest DFS value play. Utah’s best Fantasy option continues to be C Rudy Gobert, who has averaged at least 13.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots per game in each of the past three seasons. Gobert could flirt with a 70% field goal percentage this year. Newcomer PG Michael Conley won’t need to score as much as he did with the Grizzlies, but his offensive game is there if needed. SG Donovan Mitchell is a good NBA DFS option, yet could see his scoring production take a mild dent with the additions of Conley and PF Bojan Bogdanovic.
The most Fantasy-friendly game on the schedule. C Nikola Jokic is a legit MVP candidate and an anchor for any DFS roster. Jokic is money well spent. PG Jamaal Murray should take the next step toward stardom. He managed a 25.9% usage rate last season and should continue at that level, even as Jokic recorded a 29.4% rate. SF Will Barton and SG Gary Harris can also be useful Nuggets. You could go with Jokic and Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard as anchors in a west coast NBA DFS lineup and not look back. C.J. McCollum is a good complement to Lillard as both should combine for 48-50 points. New C Hassan Whiteside offers blocks and rebounds for Portland to go along with enough scoring to consider adding him in a one-game stack.
This could be the most entertaining game of the night. The Kings’ backcourt of PG D’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield is as entertaining and Fantasy-friendly a guard combo. Pair them together and watch the points (real and Fantasy) come alive. PF Marvin Bagley III is earmarked for a breakout campaign, while SF Harrison Barnes should see some Fantasy appeal. The Suns will be fun for DFS users. SG/PG Devin Booker is going to fill the stat sheet on his way to competing for the scoring title. C Deandre Ayton isn’t far off from being an elite Fantasy scorer. That happens once he continues to raise his usage rate. SF/PF Dario Saric is built for the Suns’ uptempo attack and will be a strong Fantasy contributor. SF Kelly Oubre Jr. is sneaky-good and would be part of a stack mixing the two teams.
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