There are seven NBA games on Tuesday’s slate.
ATL, GSW, HOU and PHI are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Luka Doncic, Karl-Anthony Towns, Austin Reaves, Josh Giddey, Bradley Beal, Julius Randle, Stephon Castle, Lonzo Ball, Kevin Huerter and Brandon Boston are questionable. Kyle Kuzma and Bennedict Mathurin are doubtful. Evan Mobley, Norman Powell, Ben Simmons, Gradey Dick, Rui Hachimura, Jordan Goodwin, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ochai Agbaji are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there is one double-digit favorite: CLE -12 over CHI. There is one game within 3 points: PHO -1 over LAC. There are four games with a total of at least 230: MIL/ATL (244.5), GSW/NYK (232.5), CLE/CHI (247) and NOP/LAL (234.5). There is one game below 220: TOR/ORL (209).
Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $300K Fadeaway [$100K to 1st]
Guard
Stud
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks ($9,000): Over the last 10 games, Atlanta has been first in pace and 23rd in defensive rating. That’s a nice recipe for fantasy goodies. In two of three prior meetings with Atlanta, Lillard put up at least 50 FPTS. Another 50-burger is on the grill, ready to be cooked up.
Other Options: Stephen Curry ($9,400), Anthony Edwards ($9,300), Jalen Brunson ($8,800), Jalen Green ($7,200), Dyson Daniels ($7,000), Stephon Castle ($6,100)
Value
Donte DiVincenzo, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($5,500): Since returning from injury three games ago, DiVincenzo has played 23, 26 and 27 minutes. Despite the limited playing time, he’s finished with 27.75, 36.25 and 43 FPTS, with the trend being our friend. He’s attempted 10 and 13 treys over the last two games, and his ability to space the floor is huge as teams double Anthony Edwards. Philadelphia is 26th in defensive rating over the last 10 games and at some point, DiVincenzo is going to start playing over 30 minutes.
Other Options: Quentin Grimes ($6,000), Devin Vassell ($5,600), Caris LeVert ($5,200), Ty Jerome ($5,100), Cole Anthony ($5,000), Aaron Nesmith ($4,500), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($4,400), Terance Mann ($4,100)
Forward
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks ($11,000): Giannis has a red Q next to his name, but he’s officially designated as probable. As mentioned in the Lillard section, the Hawks are one of the most fantasy-friendly matchups. In two prior meetings with Atlanta, Giannis put up 53.75 and 74 FPTS.
Other Options: Paolo Banchero ($8,200), Franz Wagner ($8,100), Naz Reid ($7,800), Josh Hart ($7,700), Jaden McDaniels ($6,900), Julius Randle ($6,500), OG Anunoby ($6,100)
Value
Caris LeVert, Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks ($5,200): This piece is being written before the conclusion of Monday’s game, and this is what I wrote up for the Monday slate – LeVert has played eight games since being acquired by Atlanta. He only received 15 minutes in the first game but since then, he’s averaged 29.5 minutes, 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 treys while embracing the microwave scorer-off-the-bench role. That translates to at least 20 FPTS in six of seven games, with three over 50 and a high of 51 FPTS! And it is that ceiling that is unmatched in the price tier. There is some risk due to the back-to-back, but the volume should remain.
Other Options: Devin Vassell ($5,600), Jeremy Sochan ($5,500), Guerschon Yabusele ($5,100), Aaron Nesmith ($4,500), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($4,400), Terance Mann ($4,100)
Center
Stud
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks ($6,100): I like Giannis, but I already wrote him up above. If Alperen Sengun plays, then I’d click on his name, but he’s officially listed as questionable. Outside of those two, I’d pay down to the bottom of the Stud tier and go with Green, who provides a nice floor with a tinge of upside, as he contributes in every statistical category. Green has put up at least 30 FPTS in each of the last seven games, with a high of 41.5 FPTS. The Knicks are 28th in defensive rating over the last 10 games.
Other Options: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,000), Alperen Sengun ($9,100), Julius Randle ($6,500), Myles Turner ($6,400)
Value
Andre Drummond, Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves ($5,000): With Joel Embiid done for the season, Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele have been splitting the center minutes. Drummond has played 21 and 29 minutes over the last two games, putting up 31 FPTS in both contests. There is some risk because Rudy Gobert has been ruled out, which means Naz Reid will get the start. He could play Drummond of the court due to his ability to space the floor. That said, I think Drummond does enough to pay off.
Other Options: Zach Collins ($6,000), Brook Lopez ($5,800), Wendell Carter Jr. ($5,500), Jeremy Sochan ($5,500), Guerschon Yabusele ($5,100)
