High-Stakes Action: A Preview Today’s 8 Game NBA Slate
Get ready for a wild ride, sports fans! Eight matchups are about to hit the court, kicking off with the Mavericks vs. Pacers showdown at 07:00 PM EST in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Timberwolves and Kings are primed to light up the scoreboard, but the Bulls and Clippers might just keep it cool with a defensive battle. It's time to bring your DFS strategy to the next level, so follow our insider analysis and bold predictions to give yourself the best shot at victory. Let's ball out!
Top Stars On The Main Slate
James Harden ($9600/DK) underperformed in his last game, scoring only 5 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 2-8 from the field in 47 minutes against the Bulls. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #6 in the league against the PG, allowing 41.7dfs per game or -2.3 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 45.7DK and 45.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.
Lauri Markkanen ($9000/DK) lit up the court in his last game, dropping 40 points, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling down 12 rebounds while shooting 10-11 from the field in 33 minutes against the Trail Blazers. Today he faces the Suns ranked #1 in the league against the SF, allowing 41.3dfs per game or -5.5 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 55.3DK and 52.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.1.
Nikola Jokic ($11400/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 31 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 9-14 from the field in 32 minutes against the Bucks. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #2 in the league against the C, allowing 46.8dfs per game or -7.1 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 60.1DK and 60.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.
Domantas Sabonis ($10300/DK) was meh in his last game, puttin up 16 points, 7 assists, and 15 rebounds while shooting 6-13 from the field in 38 minutes against the Jazz. Today he faces the Timberwolves ranked #17 in the league against the C, allowing 46.1dfs per game or -0.7 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 49.1DK and 47.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.
Standout Mid-Value Players
Bennedict Mathurin ($4800/DK) had a game to forget in his last outing, scoring only 4 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 2-3 from the field in 24 minutes against the Hawks. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #14 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 43.1 per game which is -0.9 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 11.9DK and 11.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 2.5.
Bobby Portis ($5600/DK) got roasted in his last game, scoring only 11 points, 0 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 3-7 from the field in 25 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #28 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 52.7 per game which is +6.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 24.0DK and 23.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.3.
Jordan Nwora ($4900/DK) had a crazy-good performance in his last outing, dropping 33 points, dishing out 1 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 8-10 from the field in 34 minutes against the Hawks. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #26 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 44.3 per game which is +2.7 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 21.5DK and 20.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.
Brook Lopez ($6400/DK) got roasted in his last game, scoring only 13 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 4-5 from the field in 19 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #13 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 53.5 per game which is -0.4 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 29.3DK and 31.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.
Khris Middleton ($7700/DK) had a mediocre performance in his last game, puttin up 13 points, 5 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 5-9 from the field in 29 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #15 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 43.4 per game which is -0.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 37.1DK and 34.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.
Cheap Value Players
Jevon Carter ($3400/DK) had a tough time in his last game, scoring only 0 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 0-2 from the field in 18 minutes against the Nuggets. Today he faces the Pistons ranked #27 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 51.8 per game +3.7 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 12.4DK and 11.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.7.
Nassir Little ($3800/DK) was a one-man wrecking crew in his last outing, dropping 28 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 8-15 from the field in 31 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Pelicans ranked #10 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 40.6 per game -1.0 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 17.4DK and 16.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.
Drew Eubanks ($4300/DK) was a straight up baller in his last outing, dropping 7 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 10 rebounds while shooting 3-6 from the field in 33 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Pelicans ranked #19 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 47.2 per game +0.4 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.8DK and 26.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.5.
Isaiah Jackson ($3900/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 14 points, dishing out 1 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 7-8 from the field in 23 minutes against the Hawks. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #26 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 44.3 per game +2.7 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 20.4DK and 21.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.
Jalen Smith ($4100/DK) had a sick game in his last outing, dropping 11 points, dishing out 2 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 3-7 from the field in 25 minutes against the Hawks. Today he faces the Mavericks ranked #30 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 56.2 per game +9.4 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 12.3DK and 12.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.0.
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DraftKings | 03/27 06:00 PM | Classic | Featured | 8 Games |
FanDuel | 03/27 06:00 PM | Tournament | Main | 8 Games |
DraftKings | 03/27 08:00 PM | Classic | Turbo | 2 Games |
DraftKings | 03/27 09:00 PM | Classic | Featured Night | 3 Games |
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DraftKings | 03/27 06:00 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | DAL vs IND | 1 Game |
DraftKings | 03/27 06:30 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | HOU vs NYK | 1 Game |
FanDuel | 03/27 06:30 PM | Tournament | HOU @ NY | 1 Game |
DraftKings | 03/27 08:30 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | PHI vs DEN | 1 Game |
FanDuel | 03/27 08:30 PM | Tournament | PHI @ DEN | 1 Game |
DraftKings | 03/27 09:30 PM | Showdown Captain Mode | CHI vs LAC | 1 Game |
FanDuel | 03/27 09:30 PM | Tournament | CHI @ LAC | 1 Game |
Today's NBA Matchups
Dallas Mavericks +1.0 vs Indiana Pacers -1.0
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Mavericks with a 36-39 record travels to Indiana to face the average Pacers who hold a 33-42 record.
Mavericks need to improve on the defensive end, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Pacers are struggling as a #28 ranked defense, while they are proficient on the offensive end.
Pacers hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Mavericks hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Milwaukee Bucks -17.5 vs Detroit Pistons +17.5
The Bucks and their 53-21 record head to Detroit for a challenging match against the underperforming Pistons who hold a 16-58 record.
Bucks have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they are the most potent offense in the league.
Pistons need to improve on the defensive end, while they are the absolute worse offense in the league.
The Bucks are one of the top rebounding teams in the NBA ranking #2 in the league with 47.8 per game which is 10.0% above the NBA avg. The Bucks run a quick pace ranking #2 in the league with 122.7 points per game which is 6.4% above the NBA avg. The Bucks rank #1 in the league at generating fantasy points (249.1/gm) while the Pistons rank #24 in the league at defending against them at (239.3/gm).
Pistons hit the over 3 out of the last 15 games
Bucks hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Houston Rockets +13.5 vs New York Knicks -13.5
The Rockets and their 18-57 record head to New York for a challenging match against the impressive Knicks who hold a 42-33 record.
Rockets are struggling as a #25 ranked defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #27 ranked team.
Knicks are known for their solid defense, while they have an above-average offensive attack.
Knicks hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Rockets hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Phoenix Suns -6.5 vs Utah Jazz +6.5
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Suns with a 39-35 record travels to Utah to face the average Jazz who hold a 35-39 record.
Suns have a fearsome defense, while they field a dangerous offense.
Jazz are struggling as a #27 ranked defense, while they are known for their explosive #5 ranked offense.
The Jazz can crash the boards ranking #1 in the league with 50.5 per game which is 16.2% above the NBA avg.
Jazz hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Suns hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Philadelphia 76ers +5.5 vs Denver Nuggets -5.5
The competition heats up as the 76ers with a 49-25 record head to Denver to challenge the efficient Nuggets who hold a 50-24 record.
76ers boast the best defense in the league, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.
Nuggets are known for their solid defense, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.
Nuggets hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
76ers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Minnesota Timberwolves +4.0 vs Sacramento Kings -4.0
The Timberwolves and their 38-37 record head to Sacramento for a challenging match against the competent Kings who hold a 45-29 record.
Timberwolves need to improve on the defensive end, while they have a top-10 offense.
Kings field a bottom-tier #26 defense, while they boast a dynamic #2 ranked offense.
The Kings put up a bunch of points ranking #1 in the league at scoring with 126.7 points per game which is 9.9% above the NBA avg.
Kings hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Timberwolves hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
New Orleans Pelicans -11.0 vs Portland Trail Blazers +11.0
The battle lines are drawn as the Pelicans with a 37-37 record square off against the up-and-down Trail Blazers and their 32-42 record in Portland.
Pelicans are anchored by a top-5 defense, while they are struggling with a #21 ranked offense.
Trail Blazers field a bottom-tier #29 defense, while they are known for their lackluster #28 ranked offense.
The Trail Blazers are horrible at rebounding ranking #29 in the league with 38.6 per game which is -11.2% below the NBA avg.
Trail Blazers hit the over 11 out of the last 15 games
Pelicans hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Chicago Bulls +4.5 vs Los Angeles Clippers -4.5
Get ready for an action-packed game as the Bulls with a 36-38 record travels to Los Angeles to face the average Clippers who hold a 39-36 record.
Bulls have a fearsome defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Clippers need to improve on the defensive end, while they field an average offense.
Clippers hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Bulls hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
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