There are eight games on Tuesday’s slate.
None of the teams played on Monday. DET, IND, LAC, MIL, ORL and PHI play on Wednesday.
As for injuries, Jeremy Sochan, Bradley Beal, Reggie Jackson, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin are probable. Mark Williams, Dereck Lively II, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Huerter, Scoot Henderson, Andrew Nembhard, Gradey Dick, Ty Jerome and Dean Wade are questionable. LaMelo Ball, Naji Marshall and Andre Drummond are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there are two double-digit favorites: CLE -15.5 over WAS at home and OKC -14.5 over UTA at home. There is one game within 3 points: IND -2 over TOR on the road. There are three games with a total of at least 230: WAS/CLE (236), IND/TOR (237.5) and MEM/DAL (237). There are two game with a total below 220: PHI/CHA (210.5) and ORL/NYK (213). Log into DK Sportsbook for the updates.
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Guard
Stud
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers ($8,300) – The options at the top of the position are very enticing, but many are priced above $10K. Barnes may not be able to match ceiling games, but he’s a threat to triple-double on any given night, and over the last seven games, he’s produced over 40 FPTS in six, with two over 60. Indiana is playing at the 11th-fastest pace and is 27th in defensive efficiency. I think it’s well within the range of outcomes that Barnes comes close to scoring in the same range as the top options.
Other Options – Luka Doncic ($11,000), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,300), Cade Cunningham ($9,700), Damian Lillard ($9,500), Tyrese Maxey ($8,200), Brandon Miller ($8,000), Darius Garland ($7,500), Jalen Suggs ($6,400)
Value
Vasilije Micic, Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($4,500) – With LaMelo Ball out, Micic has started and played 31 and 34 minutes, finishing with 23 and 36.5 FPTS. He will likely play over 30 minutes again and he averages a respectable 0.86 FPTS per minute.
Other Options – Tyus Jones ($5,800), Quentin Grimes ($5,300), Kelly Oubre Jr. ($5,300), Caris LeVert ($4,900), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($4,300)
Forward
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons ($12,000) – There’s a Q next to his name, but Giannis is probable for Tuesday. And you should probably click his name if the lineup construction and salary allow it because he literally stuffs the stat sheet. And not like a little bit. He shovels them until the stat board overflows. Giannis has put up at least 40 FPTS in every game this season, with five over 70 and a high of 97.5.
Other Options – Franz Wagner ($9,600), Jalen Williams ($8,800), Kevin Durant ($8,600), Scottie Barnes ($8,300), Brandon Miller ($8,000), RJ Barrett ($7,900), PJ Washington ($7,000)
Value
Santi Aldama, Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks ($5,800) – Aldama isn’t cheap and he likely won’t play 30 minutes, but he’s been uber-effective off the bench. Over the last seven games, he’s put up over 30 FPTS in five of those contests, with a high of 45.75 FPTS. Aldama has good size at seven-feet, 215 pounds, but he’s agile, an excellent cutter and should get plenty of good looks.
Other Options – Guerschon Yabusele ($5,700), Quentin Grimes ($5,300), Kelly Oubre Jr. ($5,300), Julian Champagnie ($5,200), Jarace Walker ($3,900)
Center
Stud
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns ($10,600) – It’s been rumored that when Neo became one with the Matrix that he saw the genesis of Wembanyama in one of the rooms. He’s still young, like a baby lion meowing, but the teeth are sharp and it’s only a matter of time before he breaks fantasy. Case in point, he put up 80.5 FPTS last game. Unfortunately, he has three sub-30 FPTS games on the ledger. That said, the upside is too tantalizing due to ability to dominate in every statistical category, and Chris Paul has been getting him the ball in ideal spots.
Other Options – Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,000), Kevin Durant ($8,600), Isaiah Hartenstein ($7,300), Jakob Poeltl ($7,200), Walker Kessler ($6,400)
Value
Daniel Gafford, Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies ($5,900) – Dereck Lively II missed last game and is questionable for Tuesday. Gafford should see around 28 minutes in this one. Over the last five games, Gafford has put up at least 25 FPTS in every contest, with three over 30.
Other Options – Guerschon Yabusele ($5,700), Goga Bitadze ($5,300), Jonas Valanciunas ($5,200)
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