There are seven NBA games on Tuesday’s slate.
CHA is playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Darius Garland, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jae’Sean Tate, Jakob Poeltl, Al Horford and Monte Morris are questionable. Jrue Holiday, Charles Bassey and Luke Kornet are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there is one double-digit favorite: GSW -15.5 over CHA. There is one game within 3 points: NOP -2 over SAS. There are two games with a total of at least 230: PHO/MEM (245) and SAS/NOP (237). There is no game with a total below 220.
Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $300K Fadeaway [$100K to 1st]
Guard
Stud
Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks ($10,500): Doncic didn’t play the first three games after being traded to the Lakers. When he finally got on the court, he was limited to 23 minutes a game. During his third contest, he was unleashed for 33 minutes, yet only shot 5-of-18 from the field and 1-of-9 from downtown. On Saturday, Doncic played 31 minutes and did Doncic things, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and a block, good for 68 FPTS. Now he gets to face the team that traded him away.
Other Options: Devin Booker ($9,000), Stephen Curry ($8,800), De’Aaron Fox ($8,700), Trey Murphy III ($8,100), Ja Morant ($8,100), Immanuel Quickley ($6,900), Derrick White ($6,700), Bradley Beal ($6,400)
Value
Brandin Podziemski, Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets ($5,900): Podziemski was re-inserted into the starting lineup three games ago, and he’s flourished playing alongside Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry. Podz has played at least 30 minutes in all while attempting 15, 20 and 17 shot attempts. He’s finished with 42.25, 34.75 and 40.75 FPTS over that span.
Other Options: Jose Alvarado ($5,500), Max Christie ($5,100), Moses Moody ($4,900)
Forward
Stud
Bradley Beal, Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies ($6,400): Since entering the starting lineup two games ago, Beal has received 41 and 38 minutes, finishing with 37 and 42 FPTS. Memphis has been third in pace over the last 10 games and playing alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant keeps defensive pressure off of him. For the price, I like his upside.
Other Options: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,000), LeBron James ($10,000), Jayson Tatum ($9,700), Zion Williamson ($8,500), Trey Murphy III ($8,100), PJ Washington ($7,400)
Value
Max Christie, Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers ($5,100): Since arriving in Dallas, Christie has averaged 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.1 treys over eight games. He’s put up at least 30 FPTS in six of those contests with a high of 40.25 FPTS. More than likely, the Lakers will try and take the ball out of Kyrie Irving’s hands, which should provide opportunities for Christie to get his.
Other Options: Rui Hachimura ($5,800), Santi Aldama ($5,100), Moses Moody ($4,900), Naji Marshall ($4,800), Kelly Olynyk ($4,500)
Center
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets ($11,000): Giannis missed six games. When he returned to action, the Bucks limited him to 24 and 20 minutes. On Sunday, he played 32 minutes and finished with 58 FPTS. Houston is one of the tougher and better defensive teams in the league, but Giannis doesn’t care about any of that, as his ability to dominate and rack up fantasy goodies is matchup-proof.
Other Options: Alperen Sengun ($8,500), Kristaps Porzingis ($7,500), PJ Washington ($7,400)
Value
Bismack Biyombo, San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans ($4,300): After Victor Wembanyama was shut down for the season, the prevailing thought was that Charles Bassey would start when healthy with Sandro Mamukelashvili either starting or being the backup. Biyombo just signed his second 10-day contract, but it’s been Biyombo who has started the last three games. He only played 17 and 12 minutes in the first two contests but finished with 30 minutes on Sunday. Bassey did not play on Sunday due to knee soreness, so Biyombo should get plenty of run once again. The Pelicans are 4th in pace and 26th in defensive rating over the last 10 games.
Other Options: Brook Lopez ($5,700), Wendell Carter Jr. ($5,100), Kelly Olynyk ($4,500)
