The Top Picks and Predictions for Today’s Small NBA Slate
Alright sport fans, get ready for the show! Four matchups are ready to rock the court, starting with the Nuggets vs. Magic showdown at 08:00 PM EST at Amway Center. The Bucks and Lakers are prepared for a points barrage, but the Bulls and Nets might just shock us with a defensive showdown. If you're playing DFS, it's time to bring your A-game. Check out our in-depth analysis and fearless predictions to give yourself the upper hand. Let's ball!
Top Stars On The Main Slate
Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12300/DK) had a ho-hum game in his last outing, puttin up 24 points, 8 assists, and 13 rebounds while shooting 9-13 from the field in 23 minutes against the Trail Blazers. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #11 in the league against the PF, allowing 39.9dfs per game or -1.3 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 67.4DK and 65.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.5.
Trae Young ($9100/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 16 points, 16 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 2-6 from the field in 36 minutes against the Pelicans. Today he faces the Suns ranked #13 in the league against the PG, allowing 46.6dfs per game or -1.0 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 44.2DK and 42.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.
Anthony Davis ($10200/DK) had a forgettable outing in his last game, scoring only 13 points, 2 assists, and 8 rebounds while shooting 6-9 from the field in 31 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Bucks ranked #17 in the league against the C, allowing 46.4dfs per game or -0.2 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 49.8DK and 50.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.
Standout Mid-Value Players
Chris Paul ($7300/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 9 points, dishing out 12 assists, and pulling down 2 rebounds while shooting 2-7 from the field in 34 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Hawks ranked #17 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 48.2 per game which is +0.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 37.3DK and 39.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.1.
Dennis Schroder ($5000/DK) had an absolute clunker in his last game, scoring only 10 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 4-4 from the field in 32 minutes against the Thunder. Today he faces the Bucks ranked #6 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 41.9 per game which is -2.4 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.3DK and 22.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.7.
Wendell Carter ($6000/DK) was a complete bust in his last game, scoring only 13 points, 2 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 4-5 from the field in 31 minutes against the Knicks. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #5 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 48.3 per game which is -6.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 30.1DK and 28.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.0.
Brook Lopez ($5600/DK) was a high-flyer in his last game, dropping 27 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 9 rebounds while shooting 7-7 from the field in 32 minutes against the Trail Blazers. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #28 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 60.8 per game which is +6.4 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 25.2DK and 25.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.
Jrue Holiday ($7700/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 20 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 7-12 from the field in 32 minutes against the Trail Blazers. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #24 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 46.5 per game which is +2.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 31.4DK and 29.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.1.
Cheap Value Players
Damion Lee ($3200/DK) had a stinker of a game in his last outing, scoring only 5 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 22 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Hawks ranked #16 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.5 per game +0.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 15.5DK and 14.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.
Dario Saric ($3500/DK) played like trash in his last outing, scoring only 0 points, 0 assists, and 1 rebounds while shooting 0-2 from the field in 4 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Hawks ranked #10 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 44.9 per game -1.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 16.7DK and 15.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.
Torrey Craig ($4100/DK) failed to perform up to par in his last game, scoring only 3 points, 0 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 25 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Hawks ranked #16 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.5 per game +0.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 16.2DK and 15.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.9.
Jock Landale ($3000/DK) was mid last game, puttin up 7 points, 1 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 3-4 from the field in 13 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Hawks ranked #25 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 59.4 per game +5.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 16.9DK and 16.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.6.
NBA Slates Available For Optimization
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DraftKings | 02/09 07:00 PM | Classic | 4 Games | |
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FanDuel | 02/09 10:00 PM | League | MIL @ LAL | 1 Game |
Today's NBA Matchups
Denver Nuggets -5.5 vs Orlando Magic +5.5
It's a match to remember as the Nuggets and their 38-17 record face off against the lacking Magic and their 22-33 record in Orlando.
Nuggets are known for their lockdown defense, while they are powered by a top-5 offense.
Magic field a bottom-tier #18 defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense.
Magic hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Nuggets hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Chicago Bulls +1.0 vs Brooklyn Nets -1.0
Expect a highly competitive game as the Bulls with a 26-28 record battle the durable Nets who hold a 32-22 record in Brooklyn.
Bulls possess a top-10 defense, while they have room for improvement on the offensive end with a #19 ranked team.
Nets need to improve on the defensive end, while they are struggling with a #18 ranked offense.
Nets hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Bulls hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Phoenix Suns +7.0 vs Atlanta Hawks -7.0
It's a match to remember as the Suns and their 30-26 record face off against the inconsistent Hawks and their 27-28 record in Atlanta.
Suns are known for their lockdown defense, while they are struggling with a #20 ranked offense.
Hawks are struggling as a #23 ranked defense, while they are middle-of-the-pack on offense.
Hawks hit the over 9 out of the last 15 games
Suns hit the over 6 out of the last 15 games
Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 vs Los Angeles Lakers +6.5
The competition heats up as the Bucks with a 37-17 record head to Los Angeles to challenge the erratic Lakers who hold a 25-30 record.
Bucks are average on the defensive end, while they boast a dynamic #5 ranked offense.
Lakers are struggling as a #26 ranked defense, while they field an average offense.
The Bucks are one of the top rebounding teams in the NBA ranking #1 in the league with 49.3 per game which is 12.9% above the NBA avg. We have an imbalance at the boards as the Bucks rank #1 at grabbing a rebound while the Lakers struggle ranking #27 in the league at grabbing them.
Lakers hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games
Bucks hit the over 5 out of the last 15 games
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