It’s a six-game slate on Tuesday night, with the first four contests featured in DraftKings’ main NBA DFS slate. Why isn’t tonight’s tilt between the Suns and the Trail Blazers on the slate? Well, that would probably have something to do with the 11:00 p.m. ET start time. I’m still not used to that new quirk.
Let’s dive in and break down everything you could possibly want to know for this evening’s action on the hardcourt.
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Key Injury News
QUESTIONABLE: LeBron James, Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Suggs, Onyeka Okongwu, Zaccharie Risacher, Ausar Thompson
DOUBTFUL: Jrue Holiday
OUT: Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero, Ja Morant, Stephon Castle, Jonathan Kuminga, Grayson Allen, Caris LeVert
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Matchup Analysis
Best Defensive Rating (Last Five Games)
- Golden State Warriors at ORL (106.7)
- Atlanta Hawks vs. DET (107.7)
- Phoenix Suns at POR (109.1)
Worst Defensive Rating (Last Five Games)
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. PHO (124.2)
- Brooklyn Nets vs. BOS (122.2)
- Utah Jazz at LAL (121.6)
Fastest Pace (Last Five Games)
- Utah Jazz at LAL (104.5)
- Detroit Pistons at ATL (102.5)
- Memphis Grizzlies at SAS (102.4)
Slowest Pace (Last Five Games)
- Boston Celtics at BRK (95.7)
- Brooklyn Nets vs. BOS (96.4)
- Orlando Magic vs. GSW (96.6)
Highest Game Total
- Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers (238.5)
- Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers (236.5)
- Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (234.5)
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Top DFS Pick
PG De’Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies, $8,300
In Sunday’s win against the Kings, with Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined for the first of what is reportedly going to be many games, De’Aaron Fix was the clear No. 1 offensive option for the Spurs. Fox finished with a double-double of 28 points and 11 assists, leading San Antonio in field goal attempts (20) and usage rate (28.9%). The sample size isn’t massive, as Fox has only appeared in five games so far in 2025-26, but the former lottery pick is averaging 5.1 points and 5.5 assists more per 75 possessions with Wembanyama off the floor. Fox will try and keep those impressive numbers going tonight in an advantageous matchup versus an uptempo Grizzlies squad. Look for Fox to exceed 50 FPTS for the third straight start.
Top Value Pick
SF Jordan Walsh, Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets, $4,300
Jordan Walsh has started the past two games for the Celtics, averaging 6.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals. That’s sort of the give-and-take with Walsh from a DFS perspective. While he contributes handsomely in secondary statistical categories, he’s seemingly allergic to shooting the basketball. To wit, Walsh’s usage rate this season is a super modest 10.5% and he’s averaging only 11.3 field goal attempts per 100 possessions — a figure that is squarely the bottom of the ranks among qualified players. Still, this is an amazing matchup against the Nets, who own the NBA’s worst defensive rating (124.0). If Walsh logs anything close to the 33.2 minutes he saw in Sunday’s win over the Clippers, he feels like a lock for 6x or 7x value. So long as his price tag stays below $4,500 and he remains in the starting five, Walsh should be viable going forward.
