Breaking Down Today’s Small NBA Slate: Top Picks and Game Analysis

Alright, let's get hyped up for some ballin'! Five games are ready to rock your world today, starting with the Nuggets vs. Pistons at 07:00 PM EST in the Little Caesars Arena. Kings and Nets are ready to drop some serious points, but don't count out the Magic and Suns who may surprise us with a low-scoring thriller. This is where the real DFS pros make their moves, so check out our predictions and player breakdowns to make sure your lineup is straight fire.

Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12000/DK) was pretty average in his last game, puttin up 36 points, 8 assists, and 11 rebounds while shooting 11-20 from the field in 35 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #5 in the league against the PF, allowing 38.9dfs per game or -2.5 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 63.8DK and 63.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.

Nikola Jokic ($11600/DK) had an okay outing in his last game, puttin up 28 points, 7 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 10-12 from the field in 35 minutes against the Raptors. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #14 in the league against the C, allowing 51.6dfs per game or -1.8 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 68.1DK and 67.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.9.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($9600/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 35 points, 4 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 11-23 from the field in 36 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Raptors ranked #2 in the league against the SG, allowing 43.0dfs per game or -5.0 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 51.5DK and 52.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.4.

Devin Booker ($9900/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 30 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 12-24 from the field in 43 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the Magic ranked #2 in the league against the SG, allowing 40.1dfs per game or -3.8 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 44.6DK and 44.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Aaron Gordon ($6200/DK) put in a just-alright outing in his last game, puttin up 18 points, 3 assists, and 1 rebounds while shooting 8-12 from the field in 34 minutes against the Raptors. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #23 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 49.1 per game which is +2.7 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 26.6DK and 26.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.3.

Spencer Dinwiddie ($7900/DK) was meh in his last game, puttin up 16 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 5-12 from the field in 39 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Kings ranked #14 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 47.2 per game which is -0.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 47.4DK and 46.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.0.

Buddy Hield ($6400/DK) had a rough outing in his last game, scoring only 7 points, 4 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 2-5 from the field in 22 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Bucks ranked #3 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 42.0 per game which is -1.9 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 31.3DK and 31.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.

Deandre Ayton ($7400/DK) had a tough time in his last game, scoring only 16 points, 0 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 8-18 from the field in 25 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the Magic ranked #11 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 50.4 per game which is -3.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 37.2DK and 37.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.

Jaden Ivey ($7000/DK) was mid last game, puttin up 16 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 3-10 from the field in 32 minutes against the Hornets. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #22 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.5 per game which is +0.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 40.6DK and 38.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.8.

Seth Curry ($3300/DK) got roasted in his last game, scoring only 8 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 18 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Kings ranked #14 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 47.2 per game -0.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 15.2DK and 14.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.

Jevon Carter ($3900/DK) was so-so in his last game, puttin up 9 points, 1 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 0-1 from the field in 23 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #11 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 46.1 per game -1.9 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 14.2DK and 13.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.6.

Cameron Payne ($3400/DK) lit up the court in his last game, dropping 13 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 2 rebounds while shooting 1-4 from the field in 17 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the Magic ranked #21 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 49.7 per game +1.8 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 15.0DK and 14.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.

Gary Trent ($4300/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 11 points, 0 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 3-6 from the field in 25 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Thunder ranked #23 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 45.0 per game +1.1 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 13.2DK and 14.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.1.

Joe Ingles ($4200/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 6 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 27 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #5 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 38.9 per game -2.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 27.8DK and 26.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.6.