There are eight NBA games on Tuesday’s slate.
No team is playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Josh Giddey, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Nikola Vucevic, Pascal Siakam, Jose Alvarado, Kelly Olynyk, Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, Jaylin Williams, Pat Connaughton, Anthony Gill, Tristan Vukcevic, Ben Sheppard are questionable. Richaun Holmes is doubtful. Donovan Mitchell, Coby White, Al Horford, Rui Hachimura, Keon Johnson, Kevin Huerter, Josh Green are out.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there are three double-digit favorites: OKC -11.5 over LAL, MEM -13.5 over CHA and IND -18.5 over WAS. There are three games within 3 points: BKN -2 over NOP, BOS -2.5 over NYK and MIN -1.5 over MIL. There are three games with a total of at least 230: CHI/CLE (238.5), WAS/IND (238.5) and MEM/CHA (230). There is one game below 220: NOP/BKN (214).
Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $150K Fadeaway [$50K to 1st]
Guard
Stud
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls ($7,800): Donovan Mitchell has already been ruled out. With Mitchell off the court this season, Garland has seen a 3.87% usage bump. Mitchell has missed seven games this season. In those games, Garland put up 50.75, 60.5, 37.75, 28, 55, 44 and 45.75 FPTS. Over the last 10 games, the Bulls are sixth in pace and 15th in defensive rating. They will also be without key players.
Other Options: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($11,400), Anthony Edwards ($9,400), Ja Morant ($8,900), Payton Pritchard ($6,500)
Value
Talen Horton-Tucker, Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers ($3,800): Coby White has already been ruled out while Josh Giddey is questionable. The Bulls have a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, so it could be THT time once again. When he’s on the court, THT garners a high usage rate and has 40-FPTS upside, something he did three games ago. He is too cheap for the expected playing time and role.
Other Options: Carlton Carrington ($5,600), KJ Simpson ($5,400), Bruce Brown ($5,100), Andrew Nembhard ($5,000), Ty Jerome ($4,500), Jalen Wilson ($4,100)
Forward
Stud
OG Anunoby, New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics ($6,900): Anunoby has been on quite the heater recently, scoring at least 20 points in 10 straight games. Playing for Thibs, you know the minutes will be there and Anunoby always does work on the boards, on defense and dishes out some dimes. He’s put up at least 40 FPTS in eight of those 10 games with a high of 50.25 FPTS. While he did most of that without Jalen Brunson, he shot 13-of-17 from the field in Brunson’s first game back. He should get good looks with Brunson back, although the usage could dip a bit. Boston could also be without multiple key players.
Other Options: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,600), Paolo Banchero ($9,800), Evan Mobley ($8,900), Franz Wagner ($8,800), Jalen Williams ($8,400), Chet Holmgren ($7,800), Josh Hart ($7,300)
Value
Maxwell Lewis, Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans ($3,500): Over the last two games, Lewis has received 27 and 28 minutes, finishing with 21 and 25.5 FPTS. The usage rate was 20 and 21.7%, after languishing in the teens for much of the season. It’s all about development and seeing what the young guys have in Brooklyn. The matchup is a good one, as New Orleans is 25th in defensive rating over the last 10 games.
Other Options: Matas Buzelis ($5,800), Justin Champagnie ($5,200), Bruce Brown ($5,100), Karlo Matkovic ($4,700), Sam Hauser ($4,400) if he starts, De’Andre Hunter ($4,300), Jalen Wilson ($4,100), Jarace Walker ($3,500)
Center
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves ($12,600): Over the last three games, Giannis has put up 74.75, 94.25 and 69.25 FPTS. L. O. L. Mic drop. The floor/ceiling combo is extremely high, especially with no Damian Lillard. We know Giannis can score. We know Giannis can grab rebounds. We know Giannis can leap over tall buildings in a single bounce. But Giannis has dished out 10, 20 and 11 dimes over the last three games! Hot googly moogly.
Other Options: Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,800), Evan Mobley ($8,900), Chet Holmgren ($7,800), Brook Lopez ($6,400), Myles Turner ($6,100)
Value
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Hornets ($5,400): Since Taylor Jenkins was fired, Memphis has utilized more pick-and-roll action. Edey is a ferocious screener, so he’s seen an increase in playing time: 29, 28 and 32 minutes over the last three contests. We know Edey can score in the post, but that’s not what he’s been asked to do early in his career. He’s out there to set screens, be a rim protector and do work on the boards. Edey has grabbed 21, 13 and 16 boards while racking up a total of six blocks. That’s translated to over 40 FPTS in two of the last three games.
Other Options: Yves Missi ($5,300), Luke Kornet ($5,200), Drew Timme ($4,800), Karlo Matkovic ($4,700)
