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 76ers vs. Cavaliers face-off at 07:30 PM EST at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Kings and Bulls are primed for a points explosion, but the Grizzlies 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
Kawhi Leonard ($9000/DK) was mid last game, puttin up 38 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 11-16 from the field in 37 minutes against the Knicks. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #27 in the league against the SF, allowing 44.7dfs per game or +3.3 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 51.0DK and 49.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.7.
Jaylen Brown ($9100/DK) was scorching hot in his last game, dropping 43 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 12-15 from the field in 39 minutes against the Rockets. Today he faces the Timberwolves ranked #3 in the league against the SF, allowing 41.2dfs per game or -2.6 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 40.8DK and 40.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.
Jayson Tatum ($11000/DK) had a tough time in his last game, scoring only 22 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 6-12 from the field in 41 minutes against the Rockets. Today he faces the Timberwolves ranked #25 in the league against the PF, allowing 49.6dfs per game or +3.3 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 51.0DK and 48.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.
Donovan Mitchell ($9300/DK) had an absolute clunker in his last game, scoring only 23 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 10-13 from the field in 33 minutes against the Hornets. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #8 in the league against the SG, allowing 42.1dfs per game or -1.7 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 40.7DK and 39.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.
Standout Mid-Value Players
Jaden Hardy ($5500/DK) had a crazy-good performance in his last outing, dropping 28 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 8 rebounds while shooting 4-10 from the field in 41 minutes against the Grizzlies. Today he faces the Spurs ranked #20 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.2 per game which is +0.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 31.2DK and 29.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.7.
Josh Green ($5700/DK) had a sick game in his last outing, dropping 23 points, dishing out 7 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 7-9 from the field in 27 minutes against the Grizzlies. Today he faces the Spurs ranked #20 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.2 per game which is +0.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 27.5DK and 24.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.
Darius Garland ($7600/DK) had a mediocre performance in his last game, puttin up 19 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 5-11 from the field in 28 minutes against the Hornets. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #4 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 44.1 per game which is -3.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 40.1DK and 38.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.
Harrison Barnes ($4800/DK) was pretty average in his last game, puttin up 14 points, 0 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 30 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the Bulls ranked #15 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 40.6 per game which is -0.7 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 20.9DK and 19.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.
Keldon Johnson ($6700/DK) had an incredible game in his last outing, dropping 23 points, dishing out 6 assists, and pulling down 8 rebounds while shooting 5-12 from the field in 36 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #4 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 41.7 per game which is -2.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 33.5DK and 32.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.
Cheap Value Players
Sandro Mamukelashvili ($3100/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 7 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 0-1 from the field in 21 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #14 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 52.0 per game -1.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 18.7DK and 17.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.0.
Justin Holiday ($3100/DK) was mid last game, puttin up 9 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 3-4 from the field in 17 minutes against the Grizzlies. Today he faces the Spurs ranked #20 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.2 per game +0.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 9.2DK and 8.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.0.
Lamar Stevens ($3400/DK) was mid last game, puttin up 11 points, 1 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 3-7 from the field in 26 minutes against the Hornets. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #6 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 42.2 per game -4.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.9DK and 17.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.
Wenyen Gabriel ($3700/DK) was pretty average in his last game, puttin up 6 points, 1 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 3-5 from the field in 15 minutes against the Pelicans. Today he faces the Rockets ranked #20 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 48.9 per game +2.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 14.0DK and 14.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.8.
Maxi Kleber ($3600/DK) had a subpar performance in his last game, scoring only 1 points, 1 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 0-1 from the field in 25 minutes against the Grizzlies. Today he faces the Spurs ranked #29 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 51.3 per game +5.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 16.5DK and 16.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.
NBA Slates Available For Optimization
| Multi Game Slates | ||||
| DraftKings | 03/15 06:30 PM | Classic | Featured | 7 Games |
| FanDuel | 03/15 06:30 PM | Tournament | Main | 7 Games |
| DraftKings | 03/15 07:00 PM | Classic | Turbo | 3 Games |
| DraftKings | 03/15 07:30 PM | Classic | Night | 2 Games |
| Single Game Slates | ||||
| DraftKings | 03/15 06:30 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | PHI vs CLE | 1 Game |
| FanDuel | 03/15 06:30 PM | Tournament | PHI @ CLE | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 03/15 07:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | BOS vs MIN | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 03/15 09:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | GSW vs LAC | 1 Game |
| FanDuel | 03/15 09:00 PM | Tournament | GS @ LAC | 1 Game |
Today's NBA Matchups
Philadelphia 76ers -2.5 vs Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5
The stage is set for a thrilling matchup as the 76ers brings their 45-22 record to Cleveland to take on the durable Cavaliers and their 44-27 record.
76ers boast a dominant #2 defense, while they are struggling with a #19 ranked offense.
Cavaliers boast the best defense in the league, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #16 ranked team.
Cavaliers hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
76ers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Memphis Grizzlies +4.0 vs Miami Heat -4.0
Expect a highly competitive game as the Grizzlies with a 41-26 record battle the erratic Heat who hold a 37-33 record in Miami.
Grizzlies are strong on the defensive end, while they field an average offense.
Heat field a top-notch #10 defense, while they are the absolute worse offense in the league.
Heat hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Grizzlies hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Sacramento Kings -1.0 vs Chicago Bulls +1.0
The competition heats up as the Kings with a 40-27 record head to Chicago to challenge the middle of the road Bulls who hold a 31-36 record.
Kings are struggling as a #28 ranked defense, while they field a potent #3 ranked offense.
Bulls are known for their lockdown defense, while they are struggling with a #28 ranked offense.
The Kings run a quick pace ranking #1 in the league with 126.4 points per game which is 9.7% above the NBA avg.
Bulls hit the over 1 out of the last 15 games
Kings hit the over 12 out of the last 15 games
Los Angeles Lakers -3.5 vs Houston Rockets +3.5
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Lakers with a 34-35 record travels to Houston to face the failing Rockets who hold a 16-52 record.
Lakers field a bottom-tier #19 defense, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.
Rockets are struggling as a #29 ranked defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #24 ranked team.
Rockets hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Lakers hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Boston Celtics -5.0 vs Minnesota Timberwolves +5.0
The Celtics and their 47-22 record head to Minnesota for a challenging match against the fair Timberwolves who hold a 35-34 record.
Celtics have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they field a dangerous offense.
Timberwolves field a bottom-tier #20 defense, while they have a top-10 offense.
Timberwolves hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Celtics hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Dallas Mavericks -6.0 vs San Antonio Spurs +6.0
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Mavericks with a 34-35 record travels to San Antonio to face the sputtering Spurs who hold a 18-50 record.
Mavericks are struggling as a #16 ranked defense, while they are known for their lackluster #23 ranked offense.
Spurs are the absolute worse defense in the league, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #20 ranked team.
The Mavericks rank #29 in the league at rebounding with 39.5 per game which is -8.6% below the NBA avg.
Spurs hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Mavericks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Golden State Warriors +2.5 vs Los Angeles Clippers -2.5
The competition heats up as the Warriors with a 36-33 record head to Los Angeles to challenge the inconsistent Clippers who hold a 36-33 record.
Warriors have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they boast a dynamic #2 ranked offense.
Clippers are struggling as a #25 ranked defense, while they are known for their decent offense.
The Warriors rank #2 in the league at generating fantasy points (242.1/gm) while the Clippers rank #25 in the league at defending against them at (241.5/gm).
Clippers hit the over 7 out of the last 14 games
Warriors hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
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