There are seven NBA games on Tuesday’s slate.
DAL, MIA, MIN and PHO are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Seth Curry are probable. Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Jalen Green, Lauri Markkanen, Carlton Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish are questionable. Tari Eason is doubtful. Jalen Johnson, Jabari Smith Jr., Trey Murphy III, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, the biggest favorite is HOU -9 over WAS. There is one game within 3 points: PHO -2.5 over CHA. There are two games with a total of at least 230: ATL/UTA (236) and BOS/DEN (236.5). There is one game with a total below 220: MIA/GS (218.5). Log into DK Sportsbook for the updates.
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Guard
Stud
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz ($9,700): Young has put up at least 50 FPTS in three of the last four games with a high of 60 FPTS. He’s produced in blowouts, which could happen again on Tuesday. The Jazz have multiple players out or questionable and are dead last in defensive efficiency. Jalen Johnson is also out for Atlanta so more offensive responsibility for Young.
Other Options: Devin Booker ($8,900), Anthony Edwards ($8,400), Jamal Murray ($7,700), Austin Reaves ($7,300), Amen Thompson ($6,600), Spencer Dinwiddie ($6,500)
Value
Brandon Boston Jr., New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves ($3,500): The matchup isn’t great as Minnesota is one of the better defensive teams in the league. Boston is just too cheap for his expected role. With Trey Murphy III already ruled out, Boston will likely play in the mid-20s. On the season, he’s averaging a 0.91 FPTS per minute.
Other Options: Collin Sexton ($6,000), Quentin Grimes ($5,700), Max Christie ($4,000), Svi Mykhailiuk ($3,700)
Forward
Stud
Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards ($6,600): With Jabari Smith Jr. out due to injury, Thompson was finally unleashed on Sunday, playing 41 minutes and producing 49 FPTS. Now he gets to face a Wizards team that is fifth in pace and 29th in defensive efficiency. Can I get an Amen from those in the back?!
Other Options: Jayson Tatum ($10,000), LeBron James ($9,800), Kevin Durant ($9,400), Julius Randle ($7,600)
Value
Kyle Anderson, Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat ($3,300): Mr. Anderson is not the most exciting fantasy player. There’s a reason he’s called Slo Mo. That said, he’s just too cheap for the expected role and playing time. With Jonathan Kuminga out for a few weeks, Steve Kerr said that Anderson would likely see an uptick in playing time. He only received 16 minutes last game, but that was likely due to the 30-point spread. I think he plays in the low-to-mid 20s. On the season, Mr. Anderson is averaging 0.98 FPTS per minute.
Other Options: Andrew Wiggins ($5,900), Draymond Green ($5,800), Quentin Grimes ($5,700), Nikola Jovic ($4,900), Ryan Dunn ($4,400), Jaden McDaniels ($4,300), Brice Sensabaugh ($4,200), Cam Whitmore ($4,100), Max Christie ($4,000), Svi Mykhailuk ($3,700), Brandon Boston Jr. ($3,500)
Center
Stud
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics ($12,500): Jokic is the best fantasy player in the game right now. He has the highest floor/ceiling combo and is always in play to put up the most FPTS. Over the last four games, Jokic has finished with 82.25, 83, 72.75 and 93 FPTS. L. O. L.
Other Options: Anthony Davis ($10,500), Kevin Durant ($9,400), Julius Randle ($7,600), Walker Kessler ($6,400)
Value
Kyle Filipowski, Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta Hawks ($4,100): Filipowski played 30 minutes last game with John Collins out, who has already been ruled out for Tuesday. He finished with 24.75 FPTS. On the season, Filipowski has put up over 20 FPTS eight times with a high of 33 FPTS.
Other Options: Mark Williams ($6,000), Draymond Green ($5,800), Rudy Gobert ($5,500), Jonas Valanciunas ($5,400), Dereck Lively II ($5,100), Nikola Jovic ($4,900), Mason Plumlee ($4,700), Kel’el Ware ($3,600)
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