A massive 14-game NBA slate is on tap for Saturday, with 28 teams set to tip off across the association. Plenty of big names are expected to take the floor, including Cade Cunningham, Jayson Tatum, and Anthony Davis. With so many stars in action, narrowing down who to start in season-long fantasy and DFS formats is a difficult task. Here are the three centers at the top of tonight’s fantasy basketball rankings:
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1. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers at GSW ($10,500)
He might not be at Nikola Jokic’s level, but Anthony Davis has a strong argument as the second-best center on Earth. This season, The Brow is averaging 25.6 points and 11.8 rebounds while shooting 52.3% from the field. On the other end of the floor, AD has produced 1.3 steals and 2.2 blocks.
In a rivalry matchup with the Warriors, expect Davis to step up. Golden State has allowed the seventh-most rebounds to opponents (53.1) and the 13th-most DK fantasy points to centers. AD is currently fifth in the NBA in double-doubles with 30. Against an undersized Dubs team missing Draymond Green, Los Angeles’ All-Star big man could deliver a vintage performance.
2. Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks vs. SAC ($9,700)
Karl-Anthony Towns has been nothing short of spectacular this season. In just his first few months with the Knicks, KAT has become an immediate fan favorite. Through 40 games, the big man has posted 25.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 54.5% from the field (43.3 3PT%). New York’s newest superstar will be well-rested after a 25-point, 16-rebound outing vs. the Nets on Tuesday (63.0 FPTS).
Towns has plenty of experience against the Kings, going back to his time as a member of the Timberwolves. Over KAT’s previous five outings vs. Sacramento, he’s posted 22.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists. With a larger role on New York’s offense, the big man should have more opportunities to produce on Saturday.
3. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings at NYK ($9,800)
The Kings have surged into the Western Conference playoff picture, having rallied around interim head coach Doug Christie. Key to Sacramento’s success has been the play of their All-NBA big man, Domantas Sabonis. This season, the center has produced 21.0 points, 14.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists while shooting 60.1% from the field. Remarkably, Sabonis is currently hitting 47.5% of his three-point attempts, third-best in basketball
In a marquee matchup at Madison Square Garden, the Kings will need their superstar at his best. That won’t be easy; the Knicks have held opposing centers to the second-fewest DK fantasy points this season. Still, Sabonis has recorded 20.2 points, 12.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists over his last five meetings with New York. Even against a quality opponent, the three-time All-Star needs to be placed on Saturday’s fantasy basketball rankings.
