There are seven NBA games on Tuesday’s slate. GSW, LAC, MIA, PHI, PHO, SAS and UTA are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz ($9,200)
Edwards missed a few games due to a foot issue but returned in grand fashion, putting up 68 FPTS in 40 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs. Now he faces a Utah team that is third in pace and dead last in defensive rating. There is some blowout risk, but Utah is a good offensive team that will be playing at home, albeit likely without Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh for this one. That said, just a few weeks ago, Edwards finished with 43.8 and 56 FPTS in two games that Minnesota won by over 20 points.
Other Options: Luka Doncic ($11,500), James Harden ($9,900), Jamal Murray ($9,700), Stephen Curry ($8,800), Keyonte George ($8,100), Brandon Ingram ($7,900), Russell Westbrook ($7,700), Norman Powell ($7,000), Coby White ($6,800), Donte DiVincenzo ($6,700)
Value
Svi Mykhailiuk, Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves ($3,600)
Mykhailiuk was a DNP for three games but got the start on Sunday. Brice Sensabaugh is dealing with an illness so there’s a chance Mykhailiuk gets the nod again on Tuesday. The lineups for Utah are fluid though, so nothing is guaranteed. Mykhailiuk has put up over 20 FPTS seven times with three of those over 30 FPTS. Mykhailiuk only averages 0.74 FPTS per minute, but he could get close to 30 minutes in this one.
Other Options: Ayo Dosunmu ($5,700), Tre Jones ($5,600), Jalen Pickett ($5,500), Jordan Miller ($5,400), Grayson Allen ($5,300), Malik Monk ($4,800), Brandin Podziemski ($4,300), Walter Clayton Jr. ($3,700)
Forward
Stud
Jalen Smith, Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers ($6,300)
Smith averages a healthy 1.18 FPTS per minute, but he was often mired in the teens for playing time. Over the last two games though, he’s played 31 and 35 minutes, starting one of those contests. He finished with 35 and 49.2 FPTS. Smith can protect the rim and shoots well from downtown, so his ability to space the floor helps out the offense. Smith has also done good work on the glass, grabbing double-digit rebounds in each of the last three games.
Other Options: Alperen Sengun ($9,600), LeBron James ($9,000), Julius Randle ($8,200), Jimmy Butler ($7,800), Peyton Watson ($7,600), Norman Powell ($7,000), Jaden McDaniels ($6,200), Matas Buzelis ($6,100)
Value
Jordan Miller, Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls ($5,400)
Due to the Clippers dealing with a plethora of injuries, Miller entered the rotation nine games ago. He was languishing with minutes in the teens for much of the time, but Miller has seen an uptick in playing time and caught fire. After playing in the low-to-mid teens, Miller received 34 and 46 minutes, finishing with 36 and 39.5 FPTS. On Sunday, he only played 28 minutes but still put up 36.25 FPTS. Now he gets a matchup against a Bulls team that is fourth in pace and 25th in defensive rating.
Other Options: John Collins ($6,000), Andrew Wiggins ($5,700), Jordan Miller ($5,400), Grayson Allen ($5,300), Svi Mykhailiuk ($3,600)
Center
Stud
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat at Sacramento Kings ($7,500)
The playing time has been consistent recently as Adebayo has played 32, 32, 33 and 32 minutes over the last four games. The fantasy production, though, has had a wide range — 57, 35.5, 53.8 and 32.5 FPTS. Will the seesaw trend continue with Adebayo finishing in the 30-FPTS range? Anything is possible, but I think he doubles up 50-burgers since the Kings are 27th in defensive rating. Adebayo is too quick for both Domantas Sabonis and Maxime Raynaud.
Other Options: Alperen Sengun ($9,600), Nikola Vucevic ($8,000), Jusuf Nurkic ($7,400) if he starts, Ivica Zubac ($7,000), Jalen Smith ($6,300), Deandre Ayton ($6,200)
Value
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors ($5,400)
Jakob Poeltl is still dealing with a back issue while Collin Murray-Boyles suffered a thumb injury last game. Both players are questionable, but I think it’s likely that both sit this one out. Mamukelashvili is averaging 0.93 FPTS per minute and has flashed when given the opportunity, putting up at least 30 FPTS eight times with a high of 50 FPTS! Even if one of Poeltl and CMB play, Mamukelashvili should still see around 22 minutes.
Other Options: John Collins ($6,000), Andre Drummond ($4,900) if Joel Embiid is out
