There are seven NBA games on Saturday’s slate.
CHA, MIA and TOR are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Tyrese Haliburton, Jordan Poole, Bennedict Mathurin, Caris LeVert, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Jose Alvarado, Terance Mann, Richaun Holmes, Jaxson Hayes, Sam Hauser and Vit Krejci are questionable. Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, Gary Trent Jr. and Patrick Williams are doubtful. Cameron Johnson and Bruce Brown are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live. CHA, MIA, TOR, DET and GSW have not submitted injury reports yet.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there is no double-digit favorite. The largest spread is MIL -7.5 over ORL. There is one game with a total over 230: IND/ATL (243.5). There is no game with a total below 220. NOP/HOU and WAS/TOR games are not up yet.
Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $222K Fadeaway [$50K to 1st]
Guard
Stud
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons ($9,300): There are many good options to pay up for at guard on this slate, so maybe Curry doesn’t garner big ownership. Curry has been rejuvenated playing alongside Jimmy Butler, putting up over 50 FPTS in four of the last five games with a high of 73.5 FPTS. Detroit has been second in defensive rating over the last 10 games, but they have also been playing at the fastest pace. Plus, the way Curry moves around and the threat of Jimmy Butler in the paint should offer plenty of good looks for him.
Other Options: Luka Doncic ($11,500), Cade Cunningham ($10,100), Trae Young ($9,800), Damian Lillard ($9,100), Josh Giddey ($8,400), Jaylen Brown ($8,300), Scottie Barnes ($7,700), Coby White ($7,200), Dyson Daniels ($6,900)
Value
Tre Jones, Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat ($4,600): Jones has started the last two games, playing 30 and 34 minutes while putting up 34.25 and 31 FPTS. He should get another start and play over 30 minutes since Lonzo Ball is listed as doubtful for Saturday.
Other Options: Andrew Nembhard ($5,400) if Haliburton is out, Aaron Nesmith ($5,000), Cole Anthony ($4,900), Duncan Robinson ($4,700), Kevin Huerter ($4,200), Ja’Kobe Walter ($4,100)
Forward
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic ($11,200): The matchup isn’t a fantasy-friendly one, as Orlando is 28th in pace and 11th in defensive rating over the last 10 games. That said, Giannis stuffs the stat sheet with no regard for matchups. Giannis has put up over 50 FPTS in each of the last six games with two over 60 FPTS. In two prior meetings with Orlando, he finished with 56.25 and 46.25 FPTS sandwiched around a 74.5-FPT performance. And it’s that upside that is unmatched. Granted, you’re paying for that opportunity, so it comes down to roster construction.
Other Options: LeBron James ($10,600), Jayson Tatum ($10,200), Bam Adebayo ($9,300), Jaylen Brown ($8,300), Pascal Siakam ($7,900), Scottie Barnes ($7,700), Coby White ($7,200)
Value
Tari Eason, Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans ($5,600): Fantasy nerds have always clammored for more Eason due to his robust per-minute production. Eason averages 1.11 FPTS per minute and provides a relatively high floor due to his contributions in every statistical category, especially in the defensive ones. Eason has put up at least 20 FPTS in each of the last six games with three of those over 40. Against the Pelicans on Thursday, Eason finished with 40 FPTS while playing 31 minutes. There’s a good chance he gets there again.
Other Options: Aaron Nesmith ($5,000), Al Horford ($5,000), Duncan Robinson ($4,700), Kevin Huerter ($4,200), Ja’Kobe Walter ($4,100), Kyle Anderson ($3,900)
Center
Stud
Zach Collins, Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat ($6,400): Since entering the starting lineup for Nikola Vucevic, Collins put up at least 30 FPTS in four of five games, with three over 40 and a high of 57.75 FPTS. On Thursday, though, he only played 12 minutes and finished with 6.5 FPTS due to fouling out. That will likely depress his ownership. Vucevic is doubtful once again and Collins could play over 30 minutes again if the game is competitive.
Other Options: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,200), Alperen Sengun ($9,500), Bam Adebayo ($9,300), Onyeka Okongwu ($6,600), Myles Turner ($6,500)
Value
Al Horford, Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers ($5,000): Horford missed Thursday’s game due to a toe issue, but he’s been cleared for Saturday. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable, so Horford could see over 30 minutes. In the prior four games, Horford played at least 30 minutes in all and put up over 30 FPTS in three of those contests.
Other Options: Draymond Green ($5,900), Alex Sarr ($5,400)
