From Downtown: Our Top Plays and Projections for Today’s Sunday’s NBA
Buckle up, basketball fans, it's game time! Nine matchups are set to go down today, starting with the Suns and Bucks duking it out at 02:00 PM EST in the Fiserv Forum. The Kings and Thunder are ready to unleash a scoring frenzy, but the Raptors and Cavaliers 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
Nikola Jokic ($11800/DK) underperformed in his last game, scoring only 15 points, 3 assists, and 13 rebounds while shooting 7-11 from the field in 27 minutes against the Grizzlies. Today he faces the Clippers ranked #21 in the league against the C, allowing 56.2dfs per game or +1.8 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 49.5DK and 47.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.2.
Trae Young ($9400/DK) went off for a big game in his last outing, dropping 34 points, dishing out 9 assists, and pulling down 3 rebounds while shooting 4-11 from the field in 32 minutes against the Cavaliers. Today he faces the Nets ranked #7 in the league against the None, allowing 45.1dfs per game or -3.6 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 50.0DK and 49.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.
Damian Lillard ($11400/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 39 points, 6 assists, and 10 rebounds while shooting 9-13 from the field in 39 minutes against the Wizards. Today he faces the Rockets ranked #30 in the league against the PG, allowing 58.0dfs per game or +9.4 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 59.2DK and 54.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.
Luka Doncic ($12000/DK) put in a just-alright outing in his last game, puttin up 28 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 7-10 from the field in 30 minutes against the Spurs. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #27 in the league against the None, allowing 47.0dfs per game or +3.2 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 60.6DK and 61.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.
Standout Mid-Value Players
Luguentz Dort ($4600/DK) was a straight up baller in his last outing, dropping 17 points, dishing out 1 assists, and pulling down 10 rebounds while shooting 4-10 from the field in 36 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Kings ranked #21 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 45.0 per game which is +1.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 31.7DK and 32.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.9.
KJ Martin ($5500/DK) was a force to be reckoned with in his last outing, dropping 22 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 8 rebounds while shooting 7-9 from the field in 36 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Trail Blazers ranked #6 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 37.8 per game which is -3.2 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 28.2DK and 29.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.1.
Jakob Poeltl ($6200/DK) was scorching hot in his last game, dropping 9 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 14 rebounds while shooting 3-8 from the field in 27 minutes against the Pistons. Today he faces the Cavaliers ranked #26 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 59.1 per game which is +4.7 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 50.1DK and 53.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 8.1.
Jabari Smith ($5800/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 13 points, 1 assists, and 9 rebounds while shooting 3-10 from the field in 34 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Trail Blazers ranked #26 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 50.4 per game which is +4.1 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 29.7DK and 28.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.1.
Deni Avdija ($4700/DK) had an incredible game in his last outing, dropping 11 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 4-4 from the field in 27 minutes against the Knicks. Today he faces the Bulls ranked #12 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 39.6 per game which is -1.4 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.4DK and 23.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.
Cheap Value Players
Isaiah Joe ($3900/DK) was a straight up baller in his last outing, dropping 28 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 5-5 from the field in 36 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Kings ranked #21 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 45.0 per game +1.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 22.1DK and 20.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.7.
Jaylin Williams ($3400/DK) had a legendary performance in his last outing, dropping 10 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 1-2 from the field in 27 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Kings ranked #6 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 43.6 per game -2.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 26.8DK and 26.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 7.9.
Daniel Gafford ($4100/DK) choked in his last game, scoring only 3 points, 0 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 12 minutes against the Knicks. Today he faces the Bulls ranked #1 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 39.4 per game -7.0 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 10.5DK and 10.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 2.6.
TyTy Washington ($3700/DK) had a slate breaking performance in his last game, dropping 15 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 2 rebounds while shooting 2-6 from the field in 34 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Trail Blazers ranked #28 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 55.0 per game +6.4 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.2DK and 17.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.7.
Cam Reddish ($4100/DK) was a one-man wrecking crew in his last outing, dropping 24 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 4 rebounds while shooting 4-7 from the field in 35 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Rockets ranked #1 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 34.4 per game -6.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 26.8DK and 26.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.5.
NBA Slates Available For Optimization
| Multi Game Slates | ||||
| FanDuel | 02/26 01:00 PM | Tournament | All Day | 9 Games |
| FanDuel | 02/26 01:00 PM | Tournament | Early Only | 4 Games |
| DraftKings | 02/26 03:00 PM | Classic | 3 Games | |
| FanDuel | 02/26 03:00 PM | Tournament | Afternoon Only | 3 Games |
| DraftKings | 02/26 06:00 PM | Classic | 5 Games | |
| FanDuel | 02/26 06:00 PM | Tournament | Main | 5 Games |
| DraftKings | 02/26 07:00 PM | Classic | Turbo | 2 Games |
| DraftKings | 02/26 09:00 PM | Classic | 2 Games | |
| Single Game Slates | ||||
| DraftKings | 02/26 01:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | PHX vs MIL | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 02/26 03:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | BKN vs ATL | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 02/26 03:30 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | LAL vs DAL | 1 Game |
| FanDuel | 02/26 03:30 PM | Tournament | LAL @ DAL | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 02/26 06:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | TOR vs CLE | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 02/26 07:30 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | MIN vs GSW | 1 Game |
| FanDuel | 02/26 07:30 PM | Tournament | MIN @ GS | 1 Game |
| DraftKings | 02/26 10:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | LAC vs DEN | 1 Game |
| FanDuel | 02/26 10:00 PM | Tournament | LAC @ DEN | 1 Game |
Today's NBA Matchups
Phoenix Suns +2.5 vs Milwaukee Bucks -2.5
It's a match to remember as the Suns and their 33-28 record face off against the impressive Bucks and their 42-17 record in Milwaukee.
Suns have a fearsome defense, while they boast a dynamic #3 ranked offense.
Bucks field a top-notch #8 defense, while they are the most potent offense in the league.
The Bucks can crash the boards ranking #1 in the league with 51.3 per game which is 17.8% above the NBA avg. The Bucks put up a bunch of points ranking #1 in the league at scoring with 123.3 points per game which is 6.9% above the NBA avg.
Bucks hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Suns hit the over 2 out of the last 15 games
Brooklyn Nets +5.0 vs Atlanta Hawks -5.0
The Nets and their 34-25 record head to Atlanta for a challenging match against the up-and-down Hawks who hold a 30-30 record.
Nets have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #27 ranked team.
Hawks are struggling as a #18 ranked defense, while they boast a dynamic #4 ranked offense.
Hawks hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Nets hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Washington Wizards +4.5 vs Chicago Bulls -4.5
The stage is set for a thrilling matchup as the Wizards brings their 28-31 record to Chicago to take on the up-and-down Bulls and their 27-33 record.
Wizards are average on the defensive end, while they are known for their explosive #5 ranked offense.
Bulls have a fearsome defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #24 ranked team.
Bulls hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Wizards hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Los Angeles Lakers +4.0 vs Dallas Mavericks -4.0
It's a match to remember as the Lakers and their 28-32 record face off against the hit-or-miss Mavericks and their 32-29 record in Dallas.
Lakers need to improve on the defensive end, while they have an above-average offensive attack.
Mavericks are known for their solid defense, while they are known for their lackluster #29 ranked offense.
The Mavericks are horrible at rebounding ranking #29 in the league with 38.0 per game which is -12.7% below the NBA avg.
Mavericks hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Lakers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Toronto Raptors +7.0 vs Cleveland Cavaliers -7.0
The battle lines are drawn as the Raptors with a 30-31 record square off against the formidable Cavaliers and their 38-25 record in Cleveland.
Raptors are average on the defensive end, while they have a top-10 offense.
Cavaliers boast the best defense in the league, while they are struggling with a #17 ranked offense.
The Cavaliers are one of the top teams in the NBA at generating DFS points at a whopping 231 per game which is 0.1% above the NBA avg.
Cavaliers hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Raptors hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Sacramento Kings -4.0 vs Oklahoma City Thunder +4.0
The battle lines are drawn as the Kings with a 34-25 record square off against the middle of the road Thunder and their 28-31 record in Oklahoma City.
Kings are struggling as a #20 ranked defense, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.
Thunder field a bottom-tier #23 defense, while they field a dangerous offense.
The Thunder get up a ton of shots ranking #2 in the league with 93.1 per game which is 5.6% above the NBA avg. The Kings run a quick pace ranking #2 in the league with 122.3 points per game which is 6.0% above the NBA avg. The Thunder rank #4 at putting points on the board with 121.0/gm, 4.9% above the average, while the Kings rank #28 at defending them allowing an average of 120.9 pts per game.
Thunder hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Kings hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Minnesota Timberwolves +2.5 vs Golden State Warriors -2.5
The battle lines are drawn as the Timberwolves with a 31-31 record square off against the up-and-down Warriors and their 30-30 record in Golden State.
Timberwolves need to improve on the defensive end, while they are known for their decent offense.
Warriors need to improve on the defensive end, while they field a potent #2 ranked offense.
Warriors hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Timberwolves hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Houston Rockets +9.5 vs Portland Trail Blazers -9.5
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Rockets with a 13-46 record travels to Portland to face the hit-or-miss Trail Blazers who hold a 28-31 record.
Rockets need to improve on the defensive end, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Trail Blazers are struggling as a #26 ranked defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
The Trail Blazers are horrible at rebounding ranking #30 in the league with 36.5 per game which is -16.2% below the NBA avg.
Trail Blazers hit the over 12 out of the last 15 games
Rockets hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Los Angeles Clippers +2.5 vs Denver Nuggets -2.5
The battle lines are drawn as the Clippers with a 33-29 record square off against the impressive Nuggets and their 42-19 record in Denver.
Clippers are struggling as a #16 ranked defense, while they are struggling with a #16 ranked offense.
Nuggets are strong on the defensive end, while they are known for their high-powered offense.
The Nuggets are one of the top teams in the NBA at generating DFS points at a whopping 238 per game which is 2.9% above the NBA avg.
Nuggets hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
Clippers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
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