What am I thankful for? A jam-packed eleven-game NBA Wednesday! There’s an overwhelming amount of stars playing, so narrowing down a select group of big names to start in season-long fantasy and DFS formats is no easy task. Here are the three centers at the top of tonight’s board:
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1. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers at SAS ($10,500)
It’s a tough call at the top of the list, but the nod has to go to Anthony Davis. The nine-time All-Star is averaging 29.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 steals to go along with a 55.4% field goal percentage. With numbers like that, it’s fair to say that AD has firmly entrenched himself into the MVP race.
While tonight’s showdown with the Spurs should deliver some exceptional play down low, this is still a spot that Davis has dominated in. Over his last five games against San Antonio, The Brow has put up 30.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.8 blocks. Back this superstar center in one of Wednesday’s marquee matchups.
2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs vs. LAL ($10,800)
As previously mentioned, tonight’s game between the Lakers and Spurs gives us a must-watch battle down low between Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Davis. Although Wemby is second on this list, you really can’t go wrong with him in your lineups. The second-year phenom has posted 23.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a league-leading 3.6 blocks through fifteen games this season.
In four career games against the Lakers, Wembanyama has posted 24.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.8 blocks. While he doesn’t possess the scoring ability of Davis (yet), the Frenchman’s otherworldly skill on the defensive end gives him a lofty fantasy floor. I’d rather save a bit of money with AD, but there’s really no wrong choice here.
3. Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks at DAL ($9,500)
A terrific debut season in New York continues for Karl-Anthony Towns. The newly acquired Knick kept the good times rolling on Monday in Denver, scoring 30 points and grabbing 15 rebounds on 80% shooting from the field. On the season, he’s averaging 26.3 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the NBA’s fourth-highest scoring offense (119.1 PPG).
While he struggled against the Mavericks in the playoffs last spring, KAT has typically done well in this matchup. Over his last ten games vs. Dallas, the big man has put up 20.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. Given the way Towns and this Knicks offense are looking recently, it’s hard to find a more qualified center for this list.
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