From Downtown: Our Top Plays and Projections for the Mid-Week Slate
Basketball fanatics, it's time to get pumped! Ten games are ready to hit the hardwood, starting with the Nuggets vs. Wizards face-off at 07:00 PM EST at Capital One Arena. The Hawks and Timberwolves are primed for a points explosion, but the 76ers and Bulls 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
Damian Lillard ($10500/DK) had an okay outing in his last game, puttin up 21 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 3-9 from the field in 39 minutes against the Clippers. Today he faces the Jazz ranked #29 in the league against the PG, allowing 53.5dfs per game or +5.2 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 54.0DK and 50.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.1.
Trae Young ($9400/DK) went off for a big game in his last outing, dropping 30 points, dishing out 12 assists, and pulling down 3 rebounds while shooting 4-10 from the field in 30 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Timberwolves ranked #26 in the league against the PG, allowing 51.9dfs per game or +3.6 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 41.6DK and 38.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.
Anthony Davis ($10400/DK) had a game to forget in his last outing, scoring only 15 points, 1 assists, and 11 rebounds while shooting 6-15 from the field in 34 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Suns ranked #5 in the league against the C, allowing 42.6dfs per game or -3.8 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 46.8DK and 46.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.
Nikola Jokic ($11500/DK) put in a just-alright outing in his last game, puttin up 22 points, 10 assists, and 17 rebounds while shooting 9-12 from the field in 36 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Wizards ranked #19 in the league against the C, allowing 56.2dfs per game or +2.9 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 56.4DK and 56.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.
Standout Mid-Value Players
Monte Morris ($4600/DK) went off for a big game in his last outing, dropping 14 points, dishing out 8 assists, and pulling down 2 rebounds while shooting 3-5 from the field in 32 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #17 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 43.5 per game which is -0.2 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 21.3DK and 20.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.
Scottie Barnes ($6500/DK) played like trash in his last outing, scoring only 5 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 13 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #20 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 41.7 per game which is +0.5 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 22.7DK and 22.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.5.
Deni Avdija ($5400/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 15 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 10 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 34 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #7 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 39.2 per game which is -2.0 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.7DK and 22.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.
Clint Capela ($5600/DK) was unstoppable in his last game, dropping 12 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 16 rebounds while shooting 6-7 from the field in 25 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Timberwolves ranked #21 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 57.2 per game which is +3.9 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 33.1DK and 35.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.9.
Trendon Watford ($5300/DK) had an off night in his last outing, scoring only 12 points, 0 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 5-9 from the field in 29 minutes against the Clippers. Today he faces the Jazz ranked #9 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 39.5 per game which is -1.7 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 28.8DK and 29.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.4.
Cheap Value Players
David Roddy ($3200/DK) failed to perform up to par in his last game, scoring only 4 points, 1 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 2-6 from the field in 20 minutes against the Mavericks. Today he faces the Rockets ranked #25 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 43.5 per game +2.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 11.2DK and 10.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.5.
John Konchar ($3100/DK) lit up the court in his last game, dropping 3 points, dishing out 1 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 18 minutes against the Mavericks. Today he faces the Rockets ranked #25 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 45.6 per game +1.9 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 10.3DK and 11.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.3.
Bismack Biyombo ($3700/DK) was a high-flyer in his last game, dropping 7 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 3-6 from the field in 20 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #24 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 57.9 per game +4.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 12.4DK and 13.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.4.
Jordan Goodwin ($3100/DK) was scorching hot in his last game, dropping 7 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 3 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 19 minutes against the Magic. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #17 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 43.5 per game -0.2 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 10.3DK and 10.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.3.
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Today's NBA Matchups
Denver Nuggets -7.0 vs Washington Wizards +7.0
The Nuggets and their 48-24 record head to Washington for a challenging match against the inconsistent Wizards who hold a 32-40 record.
Nuggets possess a top-10 defense, while they have an above-average offensive attack.
Wizards need to improve on the defensive end, while they are known for their lackluster #21 ranked offense.
Wizards hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Nuggets hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Indiana Pacers +9.0 vs Toronto Raptors -9.0
Pacers, mediocre with a 32-40 record, march into Toronto to take on the middle of the road Raptors with a 35-37 squad.
Pacers are struggling as a #27 ranked defense, while they are known for their high-powered offense.
Raptors are strong on the defensive end, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.
The Raptors are the NBA leaders at stealing the ball causing a turnover 9.4 per game which is 28.1% above the NBA avg.
Raptors hit the over 4 out of the last 15 games
Pacers hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Golden State Warriors -2.5 vs Dallas Mavericks +2.5
The battle lines are drawn as the Warriors with a 37-36 record square off against the middle of the road Mavericks and their 36-36 record in Dallas.
Warriors need to improve on the defensive end, while they are powered by a top-5 offense.
Mavericks are struggling as a #18 ranked defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Mavericks hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Warriors hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
New York Knicks +2.0 vs Miami Heat -2.0
Knicks, capable with a 42-31 record, march into Miami to take on the average Heat with a 39-34 squad.
Knicks boast a dominant #4 defense, while they are known for their lackluster #18 ranked offense.
Heat field a top-notch #8 defense, while they are the absolute worse offense in the league.
Heat hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Knicks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 vs Chicago Bulls +3.5
The competition heats up as the 76ers with a 48-23 record head to Chicago to challenge the inconsistent Bulls who hold a 34-37 record.
76ers boast the best defense in the league, while they are known for their decent offense.
Bulls possess a top-10 defense, while they are struggling with a #23 ranked offense.
Bulls hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
76ers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Houston Rockets +13.5 vs Memphis Grizzlies -13.5
It's a match to remember as the Rockets and their 18-54 record face off against the impressive Grizzlies and their 44-27 record in Memphis.
Rockets field a bottom-tier #22 defense, while they are known for their lackluster #27 ranked offense.
Grizzlies field a top-notch #10 defense, while they are proficient on the offensive end.
We have an imbalance at the boards as the Rockets rank #4 at grabbing a rebound while the Grizzlies struggle ranking #28 in the league at grabbing them.
Grizzlies hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Rockets hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
San Antonio Spurs +17.5 vs Milwaukee Bucks -17.5
The Spurs and their 19-53 record head to Milwaukee for a challenging match against the durable Bucks who hold a 51-20 record.
Spurs are the absolute worse defense in the league, while they are struggling with a #16 ranked offense.
Bucks have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they are the most potent offense in the league.
The Spurs get up a ton of shots ranking #2 in the league with 93.9 per game which is 6.5% above the NBA avg. The Bucks can crash the boards ranking #2 in the league with 48.1 per game which is 11.0% above the NBA avg. The Bucks rank #1 in the league at generating fantasy points (247.4/gm) while the Spurs rank #30 in the league at defending against them (245.7/gm). We have an imbalance at the boards as the Bucks rank #2 at grabbing a rebound while the Spurs struggle ranking #29 in the league at grabbing them. The Bucks rank #3 at putting points on the board with 122.2/gm, 6.0% above the average, while the Spurs rank #26 at defending them allowing an average of 120.8 pts per game.
Bucks hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Spurs hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Atlanta Hawks +4.5 vs Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5
The battle lines are drawn as the Hawks with a 36-36 record square off against the inconsistent Timberwolves and their 36-37 record in Minnesota.
Hawks are struggling as a #25 ranked defense, while they have a top-10 offense.
Timberwolves field a bottom-tier #19 defense, while they are proficient on the offensive end.
The Hawks get up a ton of shots ranking #1 in the league with 94.4 per game which is 7.0% above the NBA avg. The Hawks run a quick pace ranking #2 in the league with 122.6 points per game which is 6.3% above the NBA avg. The Hawks rank #2 at putting points on the board with 122.6/gm, 6.3% above the average, while the Timberwolves rank #25 at defending them allowing an average of 119.0 pts per game.
Timberwolves hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Hawks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Portland Trail Blazers +6.0 vs Utah Jazz -6.0
The battle lines are drawn as the Trail Blazers with a 31-40 record square off against the middle of the road Jazz and their 35-36 record in Utah.
Trail Blazers need to improve on the defensive end, while they are struggling with a #25 ranked offense.
Jazz field a bottom-tier #24 defense, while they field a potent #4 ranked offense.
The Jazz can crash the boards ranking #1 in the league with 49.6 per game which is 14.4% above the NBA avg. The Trail Blazers rank #29 in the league at rebounding with 38.6 per game which is -11.0% below the NBA avg. The Jazz rank #4 in the league at generating fantasy points (241.0/gm) while the Trail Blazers rank #29 in the league at defending against them (244.8/gm).
Jazz hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Trail Blazers hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Phoenix Suns -1.0 vs Los Angeles Lakers +1.0
The Suns and their 38-33 record head to Los Angeles for a challenging match against the erratic Lakers who hold a 35-37 record.
Suns boast a dominant #3 defense, while they have a top-10 offense.
Lakers have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they are known for their decent offense.
Lakers hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Suns hit the over 6 out of the last 14 games
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