Fourteen NBA teams are in action for tonight’s loaded seven-game slate. That means plenty of big names are set to take the floor, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic. With so many stars in action, narrowing down a select group to start in season-long fantasy and DFS formats is a difficult task. Here are the three centers at the top of tonight’s fantasy basketball rankings:
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1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets at DAL ($12,200)
The roster around him might have taken a step back, but Nikola Jokic has never been better. The three-time MVP is making a strong push to add to his trophy case this season. Through 33 games, the superstar center has posted 31.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists. As amazing as the counting stats are, the Joker’s shooting has been even better. So far, he’s connecting on a league-leading 47.1% of his three-point attempts.
It takes a special mix of talent to slow down the game’s most dominant offensive force. Right now, the Mavericks don’t appear to be up for the challenge. This season, Dallas is giving up the third-most DK fantasy points to opposing centers. Over the last three meetings between these two teams, Jokic is averaging 29.7 points, 17.7 rebounds and 11.3 assists. Those absurd numbers speak for themselves; start this future Hall of Famer with confidence.
2. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings at MIL ($9,800)
Following the firing of Mike Brown, the Kings have rallied around interim head coach Dough Christie. Riding a seven-game win streak into tonight’s contest, the vibes are terrific in Sacramento. Leading the charge has been All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis. Through 36 games, the all-around star has recorded 20.7 points, 14.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists.
Sabonis has a tough matchup ahead of him against the Bucks tonight. Milwaukee is giving up the fourth-fewest points in the paint per game to opponents (45.1). Still, the three-time All-Star is simply too good to fade right now. Over the center’s last seven appearances, he’s tallied at least 50 DK fantasy points six different times. As an alternative to Jokic, there’s nobody better to place in your fantasy lineups.
3. Nikola Vucevic, Chicago Bulls vs. NOP ($8,400)
To round out these fantasy basketball rankings, we’ll head to the Windy City. There isn’t much about the Bulls to get excited over, but the play of Nikola Vucevic shouldnt be dismissed. The 34-year-old is averaging 20.2 points and 10.1 rebounds on 55.7% shooting from the field this season. On a team that plays at the NBA’s second-fastest pace, there will always be plenty of touches for the big man.
Vooch is normally a decent double-double threat. That’s even more true against a porous defensive unit such as the Pelicans. New Orleans is giving up the fourth-most rebounds to opponents (54.6) and the fifth-most DK fantasy points to centers. When these two teams last met on October 23rd, the veteran put up 21 points and 11 rebounds (37.75 FPTS). At minimum, a similar outing should be expected on Tuesday night.
