Breaking Down The Nine Game Main Slate: Top Picks and Game Analysis
Basketball fans, get ready to experience the excitement! Thirteen matchups are set to ignite the court, starting with the Raptors and Hornets battling it out at 01:00 PM EST at Spectrum Center. The Mavericks and Hawks are poised for a scoring extravaganza, but the Raptors and Hornets might just bring the heat with a low-scoring grudge match. If you're playing DFS, it's time to up your game. Follow our expert analysis and fearless predictions to give yourself the advantage. Let's light it up!
Top Stars On The Main Slate
Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11300/DK) had an off night in his last outing, scoring only 24 points, 2 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 11-22 from the field in 25 minutes against the Celtics. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #2 in the league against the PF, allowing 37.5dfs per game or -4.2 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 56.9DK and 57.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.
Nikola Jokic ($11600/DK) was a high-flyer in his last game, dropping 25 points, dishing out 12 assists, and pulling down 17 rebounds while shooting 8-11 from the field in 35 minutes against the 76ers. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #27 in the league against the C, allowing 59.5dfs per game or +5.8 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 61.8DK and 61.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.
Joel Embiid ($11000/DK) had a stinker of a game in his last outing, scoring only 25 points, 1 assists, and 12 rebounds while shooting 7-11 from the field in 34 minutes against the Raptors. Today he faces the Bucks ranked #21 in the league against the C, allowing 55.6dfs per game or +2.0 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 44.6DK and 43.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.1.
LeBron James ($9600/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 18 points, 6 assists, and 10 rebounds while shooting 6-16 from the field in 32 minutes against the Timberwolves. Today he faces the Rockets ranked #23 in the league against the SF, allowing 43.2dfs per game or +1.6 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 39.2DK and 38.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.1.
Standout Mid-Value Players
Delon Wright ($5900/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 21 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 9 rebounds while shooting 6-9 from the field in 32 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Knicks ranked #11 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 42.7 per game which is -1.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 30.8DK and 31.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.
Jonathan Kuminga ($4600/DK) was unstoppable in his last game, dropping 17 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 8 rebounds while shooting 8-10 from the field in 27 minutes against the Spurs. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #25 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 43.9 per game which is +2.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 20.9DK and 21.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.
Devonte' Graham ($4700/DK) failed to perform up to par in his last game, scoring only 6 points, 3 assists, and 1 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 23 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Kings ranked #12 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 47.2 per game which is -0.9 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 19.2DK and 18.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.1.
Saddiq Bey ($4900/DK) was a high-flyer in his last game, dropping 16 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 4-7 from the field in 30 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #20 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 42.6 per game which is +1.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 25.3DK and 25.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.
Jarrett Allen ($6600/DK) had a legendary performance in his last outing, dropping 24 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 14 rebounds while shooting 8-11 from the field in 36 minutes against the Rockets. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #28 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 59.7 per game which is +6.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 39.2DK and 40.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.9.
Cheap Value Players
Jordan Goodwin ($4000/DK) was unstoppable in his last game, dropping 7 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 1-4 from the field in 18 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Knicks ranked #11 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 42.7 per game -1.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 16.4DK and 16.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.1.
Blake Wesley ($3500/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 7 points, 4 assists, and 0 rebounds while shooting 3-4 from the field in 22 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Kings ranked #12 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 47.2 per game -0.9 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 10.0DK and 10.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 2.9.
Anthony Gill ($3100/DK) had a disappointing showing in his last game, scoring only 2 points, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 1-4 from the field in 13 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Knicks ranked #9 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 44.3 per game -2.4 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 6.8DK and 6.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 2.2.
Jalen Suggs ($4100/DK) had a mediocre performance in his last game, puttin up 8 points, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 2-4 from the field in 23 minutes against the Wizards. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #22 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 50.2 per game +2.1 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.0DK and 17.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.1.
Josh Okogie ($4400/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 14 points, 0 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 1-3 from the field in 29 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Thunder ranked #18 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.7 per game +0.5 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 22.8DK and 23.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.
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Today's NBA Matchups
Toronto Raptors -15.5 vs Charlotte Hornets +15.5
Raptors, uneven with a 38-39 record, march into Charlotte to take on the lacking Hornets with a 26-52 squad.
Raptors boast a dominant #5 defense, while they have an above-average offensive attack.
Hornets are known for their average defense, while they are struggling with a #27 ranked offense.
The Hornets are the NBA leaders at stealing the ball causing a turnover 6.9 per game which is -4.9% above the NBA avg.
Hornets hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Raptors hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Memphis Grizzlies +1.0 vs Chicago Bulls -1.0
The competition heats up as the Grizzlies with a 49-28 record head to Chicago to challenge the inconsistent Bulls who hold a 37-40 record.
Grizzlies field a respectable defense, while they boast a dynamic #4 ranked offense.
Bulls are strong on the defensive end, while they are known for their lackluster #18 ranked offense.
The Grizzlies are one of the top teams in the NBA at generating DFS points at a whopping 241 per game which is 4.3% above the NBA avg.
Bulls hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Grizzlies hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Portland Trail Blazers +19.5 vs Minnesota Timberwolves -19.5
The competition heats up as the Trail Blazers with a 32-45 record head to Minnesota to challenge the inconsistent Timberwolves who hold a 39-39 record.
Trail Blazers are the absolute worse defense in the league, while they are struggling with a #28 ranked offense.
Timberwolves are average on the defensive end, while they are proficient on the offensive end.
The Trail Blazers rank #29 in the league at rebounding with 38.1 per game which is -12.1% below the NBA avg.
Timberwolves hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Trail Blazers hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Utah Jazz +7.5 vs Brooklyn Nets -7.5
The Jazz and their 36-41 record head to Brooklyn for a challenging match against the mediocre Nets who hold a 42-35 record.
Jazz field a bottom-tier #27 defense, while they are known for their high-powered offense.
Nets are struggling as a #17 ranked defense, while they are struggling with a #19 ranked offense.
The Jazz are one of the top rebounding teams in the NBA ranking #1 in the league with 49.4 per game which is 14.0% above the NBA avg. We have an imbalance at the boards as the Jazz rank #1 at grabbing a rebound while the Nets struggle ranking #30 in the league at grabbing them.
Nets hit the over 3 out of the last 15 games
Jazz hit the over 12 out of the last 15 games
Washington Wizards +11.5 vs New York Knicks -11.5
The Wizards and their 34-43 record head to New York for a challenging match against the formidable Knicks who hold a 45-33 record.
Wizards field a bottom-tier #19 defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #25 ranked team.
Knicks are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they are known for their decent offense.
Knicks hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Wizards hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Detroit Pistons +11.5 vs Orlando Magic -11.5
The stage is set for a thrilling matchup as the Pistons brings their 16-61 record to Orlando to take on the average Magic and their 33-44 record.
Pistons are struggling as a #21 ranked defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Magic are known for their average defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Magic hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Pistons hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Dallas Mavericks +4.0 vs Atlanta Hawks -4.0
Mavericks, inconsistent with a 37-41 record, march into Atlanta to take on the middle of the road Hawks with a 38-39 squad.
Mavericks field a bottom-tier #18 defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #24 ranked team.
Hawks field a bottom-tier #23 defense, while they have a top-10 offense.
Hawks hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Mavericks hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
San Antonio Spurs +17.0 vs Sacramento Kings -17.0
It's a match to remember as the Spurs and their 19-58 record face off against the solid Kings and their 47-30 record in Sacramento.
Spurs need to improve on the defensive end, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #19 ranked team.
Kings are struggling as a #24 ranked defense, while they field a potent #2 ranked offense.
The Kings are one of the top teams in the NBA at generating DFS points at a whopping 247 per game which is 6.7% above the NBA avg. The Spurs get up a ton of shots ranking #1 in the league with 93.4 per game which is 5.7% above the NBA avg. The Kings put up a bunch of points ranking #1 in the league at scoring with 126.4 points per game which is 9.6% above the NBA avg. The Kings rank #2 in the league at generating fantasy points (246.8/gm) while the Spurs rank #29 in the league at defending against them (248.4/gm). The Kings rank #1 at putting points on the board with 126.4/gm, 9.6% above the average, while the Spurs rank #29 at defending them allowing an average of 123.0 pts per game.
Kings hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Spurs hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Los Angeles Lakers -12.5 vs Houston Rockets +12.5
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Lakers with a 39-38 record travels to Houston to face the sputtering Rockets who hold a 19-59 record.
Lakers possess a top-10 defense, while they are struggling with a #17 ranked offense.
Rockets field a bottom-tier #26 defense, while they are struggling with a #26 ranked offense.
Rockets hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Lakers hit the over 1 out of the last 15 games
Phoenix Suns -5.5 vs Oklahoma City Thunder +5.5
It's a match to remember as the Suns and their 42-35 record face off against the middle of the road Thunder and their 38-40 record in Oklahoma City.
Suns are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they are proficient on the offensive end.
Thunder need to improve on the defensive end, while they are known for their lackluster #21 ranked offense.
The Thunder get up a ton of shots ranking #2 in the league with 92.8 per game which is 5.0% above the NBA avg.
Thunder hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Suns hit the over 4 out of the last 15 games
Philadelphia 76ers +5.0 vs Milwaukee Bucks -5.0
The 76ers and their 51-26 record head to Milwaukee for a challenging match against the dependable Bucks who hold a 55-22 record.
76ers are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they field an average offense.
Bucks field a bottom-tier #20 defense, while they are the most potent offense in the league.
The Bucks can crash the boards ranking #2 in the league with 47.8 per game which is 10.3% above the NBA avg. The Bucks put up a bunch of points ranking #2 in the league at scoring with 123.6 points per game which is 7.1% above the NBA avg.
Bucks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
76ers hit the over 4 out of the last 15 games
Indiana Pacers +12.5 vs Cleveland Cavaliers -12.5
It's a match to remember as the Pacers and their 34-44 record face off against the impressive Cavaliers and their 48-30 record in Cleveland.
Pacers field a bottom-tier #28 defense, while they field a dangerous offense.
Cavaliers possess a top-10 defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Cavaliers hit the over 4 out of the last 15 games
Pacers hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Golden State Warriors +3.0 vs Denver Nuggets -3.0
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Warriors with a 41-37 record travels to Denver to face the formidable Nuggets who hold a 51-26 record.
Warriors field a bottom-tier #16 defense, while they are powered by a top-5 offense.
Nuggets possess a top-10 defense, while they field an average offense.
Nuggets hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Warriors hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
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