Eight games between 16 different teams make up Tuesday’s featured NBA DFS slate. That means fantasy managers will have an abundance of high-priced stars to choose from. Still, building a winning lineup requires some lesser-known names, as well. Which bargains should you be targeting tonight? Here are three values to consider this evening in all fantasy basketball lineups.
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PF/C Danny Wolf, Brooklyn Nets at MIA ($4,900)
The only reason worth watching the Nets is the development of their five first-round rookies. One member of that group that’s made an impact recently is Danny Wolf. The Michigan alum was seen as one of last summer’s more NBA-ready prospects. So far, that’s been the case this season. Through 46 games, he’s accounted for 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists (20.3 FPTS). Those numbers, despite averaging just over 20 minutes per game, speak to the big man’s all-around contributions.
Wolf is fresh off of a 23-point, nine-rebound, five-assists showing vs. Cleveland on Sunday (46.8 FPTS). Expecting a similar output tonight might be wishful thinking, but it’s certainly a good sign. The Heat are operating at the NBA’s fastest tempo on offense this season. Unsurprisingly, Miami has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards. There’s no reason to think Wolf, on this rebuilding Nets squad, can’t deliver another solid outing on Tuesday.
SG Isaiah Joe, Oklahoma City Thunder at CHI ($4,600)
A massive onslaught of injuries leaves the Thunder shorthanded this evening. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen), Jalen Williams (hamstring), and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen/ankle) are all sitting out tonight. As a result, expect plenty of minutes for Cason Wallace ($5,600) and Isaiah Joe. The latter of the two isn’t much of a distributor. However, he is a proven sharpshooter from long distance. This season, Joe is averaging 10.9 points while knocking down 42.6% of his three-point attempts.
Tonight, Joe is poised for a solid outing against one of basketball’s worst defenses. The Bulls are giving up the fifth-most points per game to opponents this season (120.1). To boot, Chicago has allowed the sixth-most three-pointers made per game (14.0). Joe has tallied at least 25.0 fantasy points in seven of his last nine contests. A decent floor makes the sixth-year pro someone worth consideration on Tuesday.
SF/PF Tristan da Silva, Orlando Magic vs. WAS ($4,400)
Offensive output continues to be a major issue for the Magic, especially without Franz Wagner (ankle). In the German’s absence, Tristan da Silva has seen an increase in playing time. Over his last five outings, the Colorado alum has posted 11.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists (26.9 FPTS). During that time, the wing has delivered 44/43/100 shooting splits. Most important, da Silva has logged at least 30 minutes in each of those appearances.
If there was ever a matchup that the 24-year-old could dominate, it’s tonight. The Wizards are atrocious on defense, giving up the second-most points (123.0) and sixth-most three-pointers made (14.0) per game. In addition, Washington has coughed up the most fantasy points to opposing small forwards. When these teams last met on January 6th, da Silva tallied 13 points over 22 minutes of action (20.2 FPTS). An even better performance is the expectation this evening.
