There are four NBA games on Tuesday’s slate.
No team is playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Gradey Dick and Grayson Allen are probable. Joel Embiid, Myles Turner, OG Anunoby, Vasilije Micic and Eric Gordon are questionable. Lonzo Ball is out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, PHI is -7 over TOR at home with the total at 224.5. IND is -1 over NYK at home with the total at 235.5. DET is -3 over CHI on the road with the total at 236.5. MEM is -2 over PHO on the road with the total at 238.
Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $300K Fadeaway [$100K to 1st]
Guard
Stud
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls ($10,500): Over the last 10 games, Cunningham has put up at least 50 FPTS in nine with two of those over 60 FPTS. The usage rate has been in the 34% range and he has one triple-double over that span. He’s been stuffing the stat sheet and now gets a matchup against a Bulls team that has been 6th in pace and 25th in defensive rating over the last 10 games.
Other Options: Tyrese Maxey ($9,800), Scottie Barnes ($9,200), Jalen Brunson ($8,400), Tyrese Haliburton ($8,200), Josh Giddey ($7,300), Immanuel Quickley ($6,100)
Value
Malik Beasley, Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls ($5,500): The range of outcomes is Grand Canyon-esque for Beasley, as the last three games indicate; 26, 45.25 and 5 FPTS. That said, Beasley has put up at least 30 FPTS 22 times this season with four over 40 FPTS. The Bulls play fast and eschew defense, so there should be plenty of opportunities for fantasy goodies. Beasley is out there to space the floor and is averaging 9.5 treys per game. The Bulls have allowed the second-most treys attempted per game at 39.8.
Other Options: Tyus Jones ($4,800)
Forward
Stud
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers ($9,200): Barnes has a high floor due to his ability to contribute in every statistical category. On the season, he’s failed to put up at least 30 FPTS only three times while exceeding 60 FPTS three times. Barnes is a threat to triple-double on any given night and will more than likely stuff the stat sheet, especially in the defensive categories. Over the last 10 games, Philadelphia has been 24th in defensive rating.
Other Options: Jaren Jackson Jr. ($8,100)
Value
Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls ($5,100): I do like Matas Buzelis, but not sure the recent shooting hot streak can continue with Thompson likely sticking to him. As for Thompson, while he’s only playing in the mid-20s, he’s put up over 30 FPTS in each of the last three games. This matchup against the Bulls should be an ideal environment for him, as it should be an up-and-down affair with plenty of opportunities in transition.
Other Options: Precious Achiuwa ($5,600), Malik Beasley ($5,500), Matas Buzelis ($4,800), Bol Bol ($4,300) if Durant is out
Center
Stud
Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls ($6,600): Well, it sure looks like I’m stacking the Pistons. As long as Duren stays out of foul trouble, he should play around 30 minutes. He’s double-doubled in each of the last two games, resulting in 43 and 41.25 FPTS. Duren faced the Bulls five games ago and put up 46.25 FPTS.
Other Options: Jaren Jackson Jr. ($8,100)
Value
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns ($4,800): Edey is coming off a game in which he only played 13 minutes and contributed 11.5 FPTS. That’s because Memphis decided to play small against the Thunder. Prior to that game, Edey played 25, 25 and 19 minutes, putting up at least 35 FPTS in each with a high of 44 FPTS. Phoenix will likely have traditional big men in Nick Richards and Mason Plumlee, so Edey likely won’t get played off the court.
Other Options: Precious Achiuwa ($5,600), Bol Bol ($4,300) if Durant is out.
