There are five games on Tuesday’s slate.
No teams are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. CHI, HOU, LAL, MIA, MIN, PHO, SA, UTA and WAS play on Wednesday.
As for injuries, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Terry Rozier and Keldon Johnson are probable. Jordan Poole, Jalen Green, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles and Taurean Prince are questionable. Lonzo Ball is doubtful. Jordan Clarkson, Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there are three games within 3 points: MIA -2 over MIL, SAS -2.5 over UTA and PHO -3 over LAL. The largest spread is CHI -4 over WAS. There are two games with a total of at least 230: CHI/WAS (241.5) and LAL/PHO (232.5). Log into DK Sportsbook for the updates.
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Guard
Stud
Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards ($6,800) – Giddey hasn’t been closing in a lot of games and the playing time has fluctuated. Those shouldn’t be an issue on Tuesday, as the Bulls play the Wizards. Washington plays at the 10th-fastest pace and is dead-last in defensive efficiency. I don’t think Bilal Coulibaly is matched up on Giddey, which should allow Giddey to do his thing. In addition, the up-and-down nature of this game fits Giddey perfectly. Giddey has gone for over 40 FPTS four times this season.
Other Options – Zach LaVine ($7,800), Coby White ($7,000), Austin Reaves ($6,600), Chris Paul ($6,300)
Value
Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz ($5,200) – The rookie has impressed so far this season. While the stroke from downtown hasn’t been wet, the game hasn’t been too fast for him and he’s been playmaking, finishing at the rim and playing excellent defense. Since entering the starting lineup 10 games ago, Castle has put up over 20 FPTS in nine of those contests, with three over 30. Utah is ninth in pace and 29th in defensive efficiency.
Other Options – Collin Sexton ($5,800), Malcolm Brogdon ($5,600), Keyonte George ($5,500), Ayo Dosunmu ($5,500), Amen Thompson ($5,000), Julian Champagnie ($4,900), Gary Trent Jr. ($4,100)
Forward
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat ($12,000) – Over the last eight games, Giannis has put up over 60 FPTS in five, with a high of 97.5. No one at the position can match that ceiling. In three games against Miami last season, Giannis averaged 29.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks.
Other Options – LeBron James ($10,000), Kevin Durant ($8,300), Zach LaVine ($7,800), Jimmy Butler ($7,800), Lauri Markkanen ($7,400), John Collins ($7,300)
Value
Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls ($5,000) – Coulibaly has truly blossomed in his second year in the Association. The defense was legit from day one, but the offensive game is more than functional now. As a result, he’s put up at least 20 FPTS in each of the five games, with a high of 37 FPTS. On the season, Coulibaly has two games over 40 FPTS. This game environment is a juicy one with the highest total on the slate at 241.
Other Options – Tari Eason ($5,800), Amen Thompson ($5,000), Julian Champagnie ($4,900), Kyshawn George ($4,200), Gary Trent Jr. ($4,100), Matas Buzelis ($4,000)
Center
Stud
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz ($10,800) – Over the last five games, Wembanyama has put up over 50 FPTS in all, with two over 70. He literally stuffs the stat sheet and dominates at both ends of the court. Wemby has attempted over 20 shots in each of the last four games and has blocked at least two shots in every game but one this season. He has a game with nine blocks! This game environment should be a good one, as Utah plays at the ninth-fastest pace and is 29th in defensive efficiency.
Other Options – Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,000), Anthony Davis ($10,500), LeBron James ($10,000), Alperen Sengun ($8,600), Kevin Durant ($8,300), Nikola Vucevic ($8,200), John Collins ($7,300),
Value
Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls ($5,000) – The production has been inconsistent for Sarr, which is not unexpected, considering he’s a rookie and the offensive game isn’t quite developed yet. The defensive stats have been there, though, and the matchup on Tuesday is a juicy one, as the Bulls are second in pace and 28th in defensive efficiency. Sarr should thrive in this up-and-down affair. Sarr has two games over 40 FPTS this season.
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