NBA owns the sporting calendar this evening, as the Sweet 16 and MLB lay in waiting on Thursday. As such, there’s an eight-game featured DFS slate tonight on DraftKings, with a huge prize pool for the winner.
Let’s roll through everything you’ll need to know to set a few lineups.
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Key Injury News
QUESTIONABLE: Cade Cunningham, Stephen Curry, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, PJ Washington, Stephon Castle, Tim Hardaway Jr., Mitchell Robinson, Duncan Robinson, Jordan Clarkson
DOUBTFUL: Jerami Grant, Cole Anthony
OUT: Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, Miles McBride
Click here for the slate’s full and updated injury report
Matchup Analysis
Best Defensive Rating (Last 10 Games)
- Oklahoma City Thunder at SAC (107.1)
- Houston Rockets vs. ATL (109.1)
- New York Knicks vs. DAL (109.2)
Worst Defensive Rating (Last 10 Games)
- Sacramento Kings vs. OKC (123.6)
- Dallas Mavericks at NYK (123.0)
- Charlotte Hornets vs. ORL (122.9)
Fastest Pace (Last 10 Games)
- Utah Jazz vs. MEM (103.6)
- Detroit Pistons vs. SAS (102.1)
- Memphis Grizzlies at UTA (102.0)
Slowest Pace (Last 10 Games)
- Miami Heat vs. GSW (96.3)
- Sacramento Kings vs. OKC (96.5)
- Orlando Magic at CHA (96.6)
Highest Game Total
- Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz (241)
- Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets (235.5)
- San Antonio Spurs at Detroit Pistons (233.5)
Top DFS Pick
C Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks, $10,000
With Jalen Brunson (ankle) still sidelined, the Knicks will continue to run a majority of their offense through Towns. It’s a strategy that’s looked pretty good for the big man in his last three starts. Since March 19, Towns is averaging 29.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per contest. That includes dropping a 31-point, 11-rebound double-double on the Wizards his last time taking the court. The Mavericks aren’t quite as inept as Washington, yet Dallas does own an ugly 123.0 defensive rating over its last 10 games. The team will also be without Anthony Davis (adductor) on the second night of a back-to-back set, leaving the roster with zero rim protection. For 2024-25 as a whole, Towns produces 1.53 FPTS per minute with Brunson off the floor. He also possesses a notable 32.7% usage rate. Look for the All-Star to own the paint and the glass on Tuesday at the Garden.
Top Value Pick
PG Ty Jerome, Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers, $4,400
Do you believe in deja vu? It was just over three weeks ago that the Blazers visited Cleveland, eventually losing 133-129 in a very high-scoring affair. That night, Donovan Mitchell (groin) sat out due to injury — just as he’ll do again this evening. That opened the door for Ty Jerome to have a huge performance coming off the bench. In 35.5 minutes of action, Jerome registered 25 points, six assists and six steals, finishing the contest with an impressive 52.75 FPTS. A repeat showing of that magnitude is probably unlikely on Tuesday, but Jerome has thrived in the absence of Mitchell throughout 2024-25. With Mitchell off the floor, Jerome carries a 27.1% usage rate which is second to only Darius Garland ($8,000) on the Cavaliers. Jerome also earns 1.32 FPTS per minute in this scenario. The guard should easily bring back value on this slate at his modest price point.
