Breaking Down Today’s 7 NBA Games: Top Picks and Game Analysis

Basketball fanatics, it's time to get pumped! Seven games are ready to hit the hardwood, starting with the Hawks vs. Wizards face-off at 08:00 PM EST at Capital One Arena. The Hawks and Wizards are primed for a points explosion, but the Cavaliers and Heat might just keep it tight with a battle for every possession. It's time to take your DFS strategy to the next level. Check out our player breakdowns and fearless predictions to make sure your lineup is ready to rumble. Let's go!

Top Stars On The Main Slate

Jayson Tatum ($10300/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 40 points, dishing out 6 assists, and pulling down 11 rebounds while shooting 6-13 from the field in 49 minutes against the Knicks. Today he faces the Trail Blazers ranked #26 in the league against the PF, allowing 50.1dfs per game or +3.8 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 60.6DK and 57.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.9.

Devin Booker ($9500/DK) was scorching hot in his last game, dropping 36 points, dishing out 10 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 14-22 from the field in 40 minutes against the Mavericks. Today he faces the Thunder ranked #19 in the league against the SG, allowing 44.6dfs per game or +0.8 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 58.8DK and 58.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.2.

Kevin Durant ($9800/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 37 points, 3 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 9-12 from the field in 40 minutes against the Mavericks. Today he faces the Thunder ranked #26 in the league against the PF, allowing 43.3dfs per game or +2.2 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 44.8DK and 44.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.

Jaylen Brown ($9100/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 32 points, dishing out 9 assists, and pulling down 13 rebounds while shooting 11-19 from the field in 45 minutes against the Cavaliers. Today he faces the Trail Blazers ranked #29 in the league against the SF, allowing 47.8dfs per game or +4.1 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 55.8DK and 56.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.1.

Standout Mid-Value Players

Aaron Gordon ($6400/DK) was unstoppable in his last game, dropping 19 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 7-10 from the field in 30 minutes against the Raptors. Today he faces the Bulls ranked #4 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 41.8 per game which is -4.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 28.8DK and 29.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Jakob Poeltl ($6600/DK) lit up the court in his last game, dropping 18 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 9 rebounds while shooting 9-13 from the field in 32 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Clippers ranked #24 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 58.9 per game which is +5.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 38.1DK and 39.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.8.

Christian Wood ($4900/DK) was a complete bust in his last game, scoring only 7 points, 0 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 3-7 from the field in 21 minutes against the Jazz. Today he faces the Pelicans ranked #24 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 49.7 per game which is +3.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.7DK and 17.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.6.

Tim Hardaway ($4600/DK) had a monster game in his last outing, dropping 24 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 4 rebounds while shooting 1-3 from the field in 33 minutes against the Jazz. Today he faces the Pelicans ranked #12 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 42.7 per game which is -1.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 27.2DK and 25.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.9.

Dejounte Murray ($7700/DK) was unstoppable in his last game, dropping 23 points, dishing out 8 assists, and pulling down 4 rebounds while shooting 9-13 from the field in 37 minutes against the Heat. Today he faces the Wizards ranked #4 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 43.8 per game which is -4.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 42.3DK and 41.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.5.

Cheap Value Players

Aaron Wiggins ($3500/DK) had an incredible game in his last outing, dropping 13 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 4 rebounds while shooting 4-9 from the field in 33 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Suns ranked #20 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.9 per game +1.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 21.8DK and 22.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.2.

Isaiah Joe ($4400/DK) was a disaster in his last game, scoring only 9 points, 1 assists, and 0 rebounds while shooting 0-1 from the field in 30 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Suns ranked #20 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.9 per game +1.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.8DK and 16.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.0.

Matisse Thybulle ($4000/DK) had a game to forget in his last outing, scoring only 3 points, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 37 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Celtics ranked #18 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.3 per game +0.5 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 20.2DK and 21.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.

Caris LeVert ($4000/DK) had a slate breaking performance in his last game, dropping 7 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 1-4 from the field in 33 minutes against the Celtics. Today he faces the Heat ranked #9 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 42.4 per game -1.3 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 24.3DK and 24.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.1.

Lindy Waters ($3000/DK) was meh in his last game, puttin up 7 points, 0 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 6 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Suns ranked #20 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.9 per game +1.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 9.9DK and 10.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.3.

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Today's NBA Matchups

Atlanta Hawks -3.0 vs Washington Wizards +3.0
It's a match to remember as the Hawks and their 32-33 record face off against the inconsistent Wizards and their 31-34 record in Washington. Hawks need to improve on the defensive end, while they field a dangerous offense. Wizards possess a top-10 defense, while they are known for their lackluster #17 ranked offense.

Wizards hit the over 4 out of the last 15 games
Hawks hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games

Cleveland Cavaliers -2.0 vs Miami Heat +2.0
The competition heats up as the Cavaliers with a 41-26 record head to Miami to challenge the inconsistent Heat who hold a 35-31 record. Cavaliers boast the best defense in the league, while they have an above-average offensive attack. Heat are known for their solid defense, while they are the absolute worse offense in the league.

Heat hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Cavaliers hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games

Dallas Mavericks -1.0 vs New Orleans Pelicans +1.0
Mavericks, uneven with a 34-32 record, march into New Orleans to take on the inconsistent Pelicans with a 31-34 squad. Mavericks are known for their average defense, while they are known for their lackluster #22 ranked offense. Pelicans are struggling as a #17 ranked defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #26 ranked team. The Mavericks rank #29 in the league at rebounding with 38.2 per game which is -11.7% below the NBA avg.

Pelicans hit the over 4 out of the last 15 games
Mavericks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games

Portland Trail Blazers +10.0 vs Boston Celtics -10.0
The battle lines are drawn as the Trail Blazers with a 31-34 record square off against the efficient Celtics and their 45-21 record in Boston. Trail Blazers are struggling as a #24 ranked defense, while they are known for their lackluster #25 ranked offense. Celtics have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they boast a dynamic #5 ranked offense. The Trail Blazers rank #30 in the league at rebounding with 36.4 per game which is -15.9% below the NBA avg.

Celtics hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Trail Blazers hit the over 11 out of the last 15 games

Chicago Bulls +8.0 vs Denver Nuggets -8.0
Expect a highly competitive game as the Bulls with a 29-36 record battle the efficient Nuggets who hold a 46-19 record in Denver. Bulls are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense. Nuggets are known for their average defense, while they boast a dynamic #2 ranked offense.

Nuggets hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Bulls hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games

Oklahoma City Thunder +13.5 vs Phoenix Suns -13.5
The competition heats up as the Thunder with a 31-34 record head to Phoenix to challenge the impressive Suns who hold a 36-29 record. Thunder need to improve on the defensive end, while they are known for their explosive #4 ranked offense. Suns are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they have a top-10 offense. The Thunder get up a ton of shots ranking #2 in the league with 92.9 per game which is 5.6% above the NBA avg.

Suns hit the over 3 out of the last 15 games
Thunder hit the over 12 out of the last 15 games

Toronto Raptors +3.0 vs Los Angeles Clippers -3.0
The competition heats up as the Raptors with a 32-34 record head to Los Angeles to challenge the inconsistent Clippers who hold a 34-33 record. Raptors field a top-notch #8 defense, while they are struggling with a #16 ranked offense. Clippers need to improve on the defensive end, while they are known for their decent offense.

Clippers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Raptors hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games