Just like with NFL DFS, stacking games for NBA DFS is a strategy that can really pay off. Embracing correlation with multiple players from the same game can be the key to climbing the leaderboard in GPPs. Below, I have featured two of my favorite games to stack for Tuesday’s seven-game slate.
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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Celtics and Cavaliers go head-to-head for the third time this season and this game is without question the top contest of the night to stack. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Cleveland is only favored by one-point and this game carries the highest total of this seven-game slate at 238.5 points.
Beginning with the defending champion Celtics, Jayson Tatum ($9,800) is one of the best spends on the slate. In the first two matchups between these clubs, the forward was outstanding, averaging 59.5 FPTS per game. Exceeding 40 FPTS in five straight starts, Jaylen Brown ($8,000) also is a strong option. Kristaps Porzingis ($7,100) is also underpriced for this type of game setting. For the four times he has competed in a total of at least 235 points this season, Porzingis is amassing 38.4 FPTS per game (four games). As for cheap options for Boston, Sam Hauser ($3,400) is a viable punt. The sharpshooter is scoring 18 FPTS per game in his last two while shooting 54% from beyond the arc.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell ($8,600) always rises to the occasion of playing the Celtics. The shooting guard has eclipsed 50 FPTS in both games against Boston this season, and he has only failed to top 50 FPTS once in his last 10 matchups with the Celtics. This resume against Boston is undeniable and Mitchell shouldn’t be popular considering he has scored under 40 FPTS in three of his past four starts.
While Mitchell is the best choice, Darius Garland ($7,600) and Evan Mobley ($8,000) are both viable targets considering their strong form, while Ty Jerome ($4,700) and Max Strus ($4,600) are cheap targets that have merit with Dean Wade (knee) out. With the forward inactive this season, both Jerome and Strus are supplying 24 FPTS per game.
New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
The Knicks and Raptors are both playing excellent basketball right now and this tilt should produce some large fantasy scores. The Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10, while the Raptors are 8-2. On DraftKings Sportsbook, this game sports a 228.5-point total and a 5.5-point spread.
The Knicks will be without OG Anunoby (foot) for the second time this season, boosting all of their key player’s fantasy values. Jalen Brunson ($8,400) went nuts for a season-high 68.5 FPTS vs. the Rockets with Anunoby inactive last night and Brunson’s usage increases a team-high 5.5 percentage points with Anunoby off the floor this season. Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,400) also receives a 3.4 percentage point upgrade to his usage rate sans Anunoby, and is a great target tonight.
Furthermore, Mikal Bridges ($6,300) is underpriced for a likely expanded role and Miles McBride ($3,700) is rating as a strong punt play. While he only finished with 11.25 FPTS last night, McBride logged 25.3 minutes off the bench with Anunoby out. With this type of workload again tonight, McBride is in a strong position to redeem himself with over 20 FPTS. Before last night, McBride had generated 25.4 FPTS per game in his previous three.
The Raptors are also missing a key player tonight with RJ Barrett (concussion) out. Plus, Immanuel Quickley ($5,700) should continue to be limited as he recovers from a hip injury. This leaves Scottie Barnes ($9,000) as the Raptors’ alpha and makes him a great contrarian spend for GPPs. Additionally, Jakob Poeltl ($6,400) and Gradey Dick ($4,000) are underpriced for Barrett being sidelined and are some of the best value plays to consider Tuesday. With Barrett inactive this season, Poeltl is scoring 31 FPTS per game and Dick is amassing 26.1 FPTS per game with a 22.1% usage rate.
