We’ve got a simple, little four-game NBA slate on Tuesday night. No team is on the second leg of a back-to-back set and there’s very few major injuries to monitor.
Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t use a little help putting your DraftKings lineups together. Let’s dive in and break down everything you need to know.
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Key Injury News
IN: Kevin Durant
PROBABLE: Gradey Dick, Grayson Allen
QUESTIONABLE: Joel Embiid, OG Anunoby, Myles Turner, Eric Gordon, Vasilije Micic
OUT: Lonzo Ball
Click here for the slate’s full injury report
Matchup Analysis
Best Defensive Rating (Last 10 Games)
- Toronto Raptors at PHI (110.4)
- Indiana Pacers vs. NYK (113.0)
- Detroit Pistons at CHI (113.7)
Worst Defensive Rating (Last 10 Games)
- Chicago Bulls vs. DET (118.8)
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. TOR (118.4)
- New York Knicks at IND (117.0)
Fastest Pace (Last 10 Games)
- Memphis Grizzlies at PHX (102.4)
- Indiana Pacers vs. NYK (101.5)
- Chicago Bulls vs. DET (101.1)
Slowest Pace (Last 10 Games)
- Phoenix Suns vs. MEM (98.1)
- New York Knicks at IND (98.5)
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. TOR (98.9)
Highest Game Total
- Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns (246)
- New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers (239.5)
- Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls (237)
Top DFS Pick
PG Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, $10,500
I’ll preface this with a caveat: If Joel Embiid ($10,000; knee) ends up available tonight, I think he’s a more interesting asset than Cunningham, who will surely be one of the most popular players on this four-game slate. That said, it’s pretty difficult to dispute his expected ownership. Cunningham has been a man possessed in recent weeks, exceeding 50 FPTS in nine of his last 10 starts. That includes a triple-double performance in his last contest against the Hornets. The All-Star is in the midst of a true breakout campaign and, as such, he’s been carrying a significant portion of Detroit’s offensive attack. In fact, Cunningham’s 32.8% usage rate is the fourth-highest mark in the NBA, trailing only the likes of LaMelo Ball, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He’s also fourth in the league in touches per game (93.1). With that sort of opportunity, the sky is the limit for Cunningham on Tuesday evening, as he takes on a Bulls squad that is allowing the third-most FPTS per contest to opposing point guards.
Top Value Pick
PF Matas Buzelis, Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons, $4,800
I was honestly expecting Buzelis’ price tag to be above $5,000 by now. It’s not. So he’s one of this slate’s best values. The rookie has been the biggest beneficiary of Chicago trading Zach LaVine, as he’s averaging 18.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across his last three games. It’s a span where Buzelis has eclipsed 30 FPTS on all three occasions. In general, things are trending up for the former lottery pick. Buzelis has even started the Bulls’ past two tilts with Lonzo Ball (illness) unavailable. That’s not been an empty platitude, either. In Chicago’s loss to Golden State on Saturday, Buzelis’ 22.2 usage rate ranked second among Bulls starters, barely trailing Coby White ($6,700), who posted a 22.3% figure. With Ball sidelined again, feel free to go back to well with Buzelis.
