There are five NBA games on Tuesday’s main slate. Washington is playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Josh Hart, New York Knicks at Boston Celtics ($7,700)
Hart started the season in a reserve role and saw a huge decrease in playing time, averaging only 23.7 minutes through 10 games. Then OG Anunoby got injured, which thrust Hart back into significant playing time. Over the last eight games, Hart has started four and averaged 34.3 minutes per contest. Over that span, he’s put up over 40 FPTS in six contests with two over 50 FPTS. He has one triple-double and four double-doubles. Hart has dished out seven dimes in each of the last four games while racking up three steals in each of the last three contests. The minutes should be there and this should be a competitive game with the Knicks playing at Boston.
Other Options: Tyrese Maxey ($9,900), Anthony Edwards ($9,400), Derrick White ($7,400), Immanuel Quickley ($7,100), Payton Pritchard ($6,900), Quentin Grimes ($6,600)
Value
Cam Spencer, Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs ($4,900)
With Ja Morant out, Spencer has sneakily played well. While he hasn’t received 30 minutes in any contest, Spencer has put up over 20 FPTS in seven straight with a high of 32.5 FPTS. Spencer has failed to hit double-digit points only once and has dished out a total of 32 dimes over the last seven games.
Other Options: Donte DiVincenzo ($5,700), Julian Champagnie ($5,700), Miles McBride ($5,200), Jaylen Wells ($5,100), Jared McCain ($4,200)
Forward
Stud
Julius Randle, Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans ($8,200)
Over the last six games, Randle has been in the 29.8 to 36.5 FPTS range in four of those contests. In the other two, he went over 50 FPTS. On the season, Randle has put up at least 50 FPTS a total of seven times. There’s a good chance he makes it eight because New Orleans is 28th in defensive rating. More often than not, Randle will be matched up with rookie Derik Queen, who is no match for him agility or strength-wise.
Other Options: Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,600), Jaylen Brown ($9,300), Josh Hart ($7,700), Mikal Bridges ($6,900), Devin Vassell ($6,300)
Value
Dominick Barlow, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards ($4,800)
Barlow is 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan. He’s a low-usage player (12.5% on the season), so points will rarely be robust. What he brings to the table is length, hustle and defense. As a result, Barlow has endeared himself to the coaching staff and started seven games, including the past three contests. He’s put up double-digit FPTS in all but one game this season and has three games over 30 FPTS. This matchup against Washington is an ideal one because the Wizards play fast and eschew defense. There should be plenty of opportunities for Barlow to rack up fantasy goodies.
Other Options: Naz Reid ($5,800), Julian Champagnie ($5,700), Jaden McDaniels ($5,600), Keldon Johnson ($5,500), Jordan Walsh ($4,300)
Center
Stud
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs ($7,200)
Edey made his season debut eight games ago. He was limited to around 25 minutes for the first four games and put up at least 25 FPTS in all with a high of 44.8 FPTS. In the fifth game, he only played six minutes due to a head injury. Since then, Edey has received 35, 32 and 29 minutes, contributing 46.2, 37.2 and 62.2 FPTS. Edey is a massive human being at 7-foot-4 with a 7-foot-10 wingspan, but he’s not a lumbering giant. He has excellent touch around the basket, grabs plenty of rebounds and gets his block on. Victor Wembanyama is still out for San Antonio, and while Luke Kornet is a solid backup center, he’s giving up three inches and almost 50 pounds.
Other Options: Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,600)
Value
Marvin Bagley III, Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers ($3,600)
Alex Sarr now hits the bench for a couple of weeks due to injury. Bagley got the start on Monday and will likely get the nod again on Tuesday. Joel Embiid has been ruled out while Andre Drummond is questionable, so the Wizards’ frontcourt will likely be matched up against Adem Bona. Bagley got the start on November 19 and put up 33.2 FPTS in 31 minutes. Back in late October, he put up 32.8 FPTS in only 19 minutes. Another 30-burger is well within the range of outcomes.
Other Options: Naz Reid ($5,800), Dominick Barlow ($4,800), Robert Williams ($4,100), Adem Bona ($3,700)
