There are eight NBA games on Tuesday’s slate. No team is playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Kevin Porter Jr., Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat ($7,800)
KPJ doesn’t garner a high usage rate (24% on the season), but he still manages to produce those yummy fantasy goodies. That’s because he has the handle package and juice to get his own shot off, break down defenses, dish out dimes and rack up defensive stats. He has two triple-doubles on the season and just missed out on a few more. Over the last six games, KPJ put up over 40 FPTS in five of those contests with a high of 54.5 FPTS. Miami is first in pace, so the environment should be a fantasy-friendly one.
Other Options: Tyrese Maxey ($9,800), Donovan Mitchell ($9,500), James Harden ($9,200), Jalen Brunson ($8,800), Ryan Rollins ($7,600), Kon Knueppel ($7,400), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($7,300), Andrew Nembhard ($7,200), Norman Powell ($7,100), VJ Edgecombe ($6,900), CJ McCollum ($6,600), Kelly Oubre Jr. ($6,600), Naji Marshall ($6,400), Brandin Podziemski ($6,200)
Value
Taelon Peter, Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($3,200)
Peter is on a two-way contract, so there is some risk of not playing. Over the last eight Pacers games, Peter was a DNP in four, but when he did play, Peter averaged 29.8 minutes and put up over 25 FPTS in three of those contests. Peter is officially listed as questionable, but the Pacers injury report is a robust one, as Quenton Jackson, Kam Jones, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard and Ethan Thompson are also questionable while Pascal Siakam is doubtful. If he’s cleared while some of the others are ruled out, then the playing time should be secure.
Other Options: De’Anthony Melton ($5,800), Pelle Larsson ($5,600), Brandon Williams ($5,400), Egor Demin ($5,300), Max Christie ($5,200), Nolan Traore ($4,900), Quenton Jackson ($4,400), Jordan Poole ($4,300), Alondes Williams ($4,300), Sharife Cooper ($4,200), Jared McCain ($3,900)
Forward
Stud
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards ($10,800)
Johnson is expensive, but there’s a good chance you’re going to get what you paid for. He’s a threat to triple-double on any given night and the 11 on the season are second only to Nikola Jokic’s 21. Over the last 13 games, Johnson has put up at least 40 FPTS in all with 10 over 50 FPTS, six over 60 FPTS and two of those over 70 FPTS. His high on the season is 92 FPTS. Washington is ninth in pace and 26th in defensive rating over the last 15 games.
Other Options: Michael Porter Jr. ($8,600), Brandon Miller ($7,900), Zion Williamson ($7,700), Norman Powell ($7,100), Jarace Walker ($6,700), Kelly Oubre Jr. ($6,600), Naji Marshall ($6,400), Andrew Wiggins ($6,300)
Value
Khris Middleton, Dallas Mavericks at Brooklyn Nets ($5,000)
With Cooper Flagg out, Middleton started the last two games and averaged 30 minutes. He put up 32 and 46.8 FPTS in those contests. Flagg has been ruled out for Tuesday, so it’s likely Middleton gets another start and 30 minutes of run again. Brooklyn is 25th in defensive rating, so Middleton should continue cooking.
Other Options: Miles Bridges ($6,000), Pelle Larsson ($5,600), Gui Santos ($5,600), Collin Murray-Boyles ($5,400), Guerschon Yabusele ($4,900), Quenton Jackson ($4,400), Jaylin Williams ($4,300) if Chet Holmgren is out, Taelon Peter ($3,200)
Center
Stud
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks ($7,200)
Since James Harden joined the Cavaliers, Allen has put up at least 30 FPTS in all six games with three over 40 FPTS. He’s double-doubled in all but one of those contests and racked up some defensive stats. The biggest boon, though, has come in the points department, as Harden has provided plenty of cheapies for Allen. He’s scored double-digits in all six with four of those over 20 points.
Other Options: Karl-Anthony Towns ($8,300), Onyeka Okongwu ($7,000), Nic Claxton ($6,500)
Value
Moussa Diabate, Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls ($5,200)
Diabate served a four-game suspension and should be back for this one. In the six games prior to the suspension, Diabate had really started coming into his own, as he received around 32 minutes a night and put up over 30 FPTS three times with a high of 51.2 FPTS. Chicago is seventh in pace and 28th in defensive rating, so there should be plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy goodies.
Other Options: Jay Huff ($5,500), Collin Murray-Boyles ($5,400), Kel’el Ware ($5,300), Moussa Diabate ($5,200), Guerschon Yabusele ($4,900), Marvin Bagley III ($4,700), Jaylin Williams ($4,300) if Chet Holmgren is out, DeAndre Jordan ($4,000) if he starts.
