From Downtown: Our Top Plays and Projections for Today’s DFS Basketball Action

Buckle up, basketball fans, it's game time! Seven matchups are set to go down today, starting with the Raptors and Pistons duking it out at 01:00 PM EST in the Little Caesars Arena. The Spurs and Jazz are ready to unleash a scoring frenzy, but the Pelicans and Knicks might steal the show with a low-scoring battle for the ages. It's time to bring your A-game to the DFS table, so check out our expert analysis and fearless predictions to get an edge on the competition. Let's get ready to rumble!

Top Stars On The Main Slate

Lauri Markkanen ($9300/DK) had an incredible game in his last outing, dropping 43 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 10 rebounds while shooting 12-16 from the field in 40 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Spurs ranked #27 in the league against the SF, allowing 50.7dfs per game or +4.2 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 50.7DK and 48.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.4.

Nikola Jokic ($11700/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 24 points, dishing out 13 assists, and pulling down 18 rebounds while shooting 6-11 from the field in 36 minutes against the Cavaliers. Today he faces the Grizzlies ranked #16 in the league against the C, allowing 53.9dfs per game or -0.4 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 56.1DK and 54.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.

Joel Embiid ($11300/DK) had an incredible game in his last outing, dropping 27 points, dishing out 6 assists, and pulling down 19 rebounds while shooting 7-20 from the field in 39 minutes against the Grizzlies. Today he faces the Celtics ranked #5 in the league against the C, allowing 49.2dfs per game or -5.1 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 56.4DK and 58.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.

Ja Morant ($10000/DK) was a complete bust in his last game, scoring only 15 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 3-14 from the field in 32 minutes against the 76ers. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #8 in the league against the PG, allowing 45.4dfs per game or -3.2 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 39.4DK and 39.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.9.

Standout Mid-Value Players

Brandon Clarke ($4600/DK) had a rough outing in his last game, scoring only 2 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 1-3 from the field in 15 minutes against the 76ers. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #9 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 44.4 per game which is -2.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 21.9DK and 24.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.

Zach Collins ($6200/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 13 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 12 rebounds while shooting 6-13 from the field in 27 minutes against the Mavericks. Today he faces the Jazz ranked #18 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 46.3 per game which is -0.2 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 34.9DK and 34.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.6.

Jeremy Sochan ($5000/DK) had an off night in his last outing, scoring only 6 points, 2 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 3-11 from the field in 32 minutes against the Hornets. Today he faces the Jazz ranked #18 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 46.3 per game which is -0.2 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 26.0DK and 26.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.

Myles Turner ($7300/DK) had a slate breaking performance in his last game, dropping 40 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 10 rebounds while shooting 5-5 from the field in 37 minutes against the Celtics. Today he faces the Magic ranked #25 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 58.3 per game which is +4.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 40.8DK and 39.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.6.

Talen Horton-Tucker ($5500/DK) lit up the court in his last game, dropping 9 points, dishing out 6 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 1-5 from the field in 35 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Spurs ranked #18 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.7 per game which is +0.9 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 29.8DK and 29.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.4.

Cheap Value Players

Charles Bassey ($3500/DK) was a straight up baller in his last outing, dropping 16 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 6-7 from the field in 19 minutes against the Mavericks. Today he faces the Jazz ranked #18 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 55.4 per game +1.1 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 24.5DK and 24.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 7.0.

Kevin Love ($3800/DK) put in a just-alright outing in his last game, puttin up 0 points, 4 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 22 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the Hornets ranked #30 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 55.5 per game +9.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 11.9DK and 12.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.1.

Josh Richardson ($4200/DK) had a sick game in his last outing, dropping 11 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 3 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 29 minutes against the Raptors. Today he faces the Knicks ranked #16 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.4 per game +0.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 25.5DK and 28.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.1.

Jalen Suggs ($4000/DK) was a disaster in his last game, scoring only 2 points, 1 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 1-6 from the field in 21 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #19 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 50.6 per game +2.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.6DK and 17.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.

Moritz Wagner ($3400/DK) had a forgettable outing in his last game, scoring only 9 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 3-3 from the field in 16 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Pacers ranked #29 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 54.2 per game +7.7 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 13.1DK and 13.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.8.

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Today's NBA Matchups

Toronto Raptors -7.5 vs Detroit Pistons +7.5
The competition heats up as the Raptors with a 29-31 record head to Detroit to challenge the floundering Pistons who hold a 15-45 record. Raptors field a top-notch #10 defense, while they are known for their explosive #5 ranked offense. Pistons field a bottom-tier #26 defense, while they are struggling with a #21 ranked offense.

Pistons hit the over 8 out of the last 13 games
Raptors hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games

Miami Heat -5.5 vs Charlotte Hornets +5.5
Expect a highly competitive game as the Heat with a 32-28 record battle the underwhelming Hornets who hold a 18-43 record in Charlotte. Heat are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they are the absolute worse offense in the league. Hornets are struggling as a #25 ranked defense, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.

Hornets hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Heat hit the over 2 out of the last 15 games

Indiana Pacers +2.5 vs Orlando Magic -2.5
It's a match to remember as the Pacers and their 26-35 record face off against the up-and-down Magic and their 25-35 record in Orlando. Pacers need to improve on the defensive end, while they are struggling with a #18 ranked offense. Magic are known for their solid defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.

Magic hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Pacers hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games

New Orleans Pelicans +2.5 vs New York Knicks -2.5
The Pelicans and their 30-30 record head to New York for a challenging match against the capable Knicks who hold a 34-27 record. Pelicans are average on the defensive end, while they are known for their lackluster #28 ranked offense. Knicks field a respectable defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.

Knicks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Pelicans hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games

Denver Nuggets +2.5 vs Memphis Grizzlies -2.5
Nuggets, competent with a 42-18 record, march into Memphis to take on the capable Grizzlies with a 35-23 squad. Nuggets boast a dominant #5 defense, while they are powered by a top-5 offense. Grizzlies need to improve on the defensive end, while they field an average offense. The Grizzlies are the NBA leaders at stealing the ball causing a turnover 9.4 per game which is 28.4% above the NBA avg.

Grizzlies hit the over 3 out of the last 15 games
Nuggets hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games

Boston Celtics -1.5 vs Philadelphia 76ers +1.5
The Celtics and their 43-17 record head to Philadelphia for a challenging match against the dependable 76ers who hold a 39-19 record. Celtics are known for their average defense, while they are known for their explosive #3 ranked offense. 76ers boast a dominant #2 defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense. The Celtics are one of the top rebounding teams in the NBA ranking #2 in the league with 49.1 per game which is 13.4% above the NBA avg.

76ers hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Celtics hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games

San Antonio Spurs +9.5 vs Utah Jazz -9.5
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Spurs with a 14-46 record travels to Utah to face the inconsistent Jazz who hold a 30-31 record. Spurs are the absolute worse defense in the league, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #22 ranked team. Jazz need to improve on the defensive end, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense. The Spurs get up a ton of shots ranking #1 in the league with 93.9 per game which is 6.5% above the NBA avg.

Jazz hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Spurs hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games

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