NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer: Tuesday (11/28)

It’s hard to believe, but this is the final day of group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament. That means we’ll know who will be in the playoffs of that tourney after today, and it’s exciting to see how that plays out. We don’t even have games scheduled for next week because they’re waiting to see what happens here. There’s something exciting about the newness of this tournament, and it should be fun to watch these teams battle for the final few spots!

View the best player prop bets for tonight’s slate with our NBA Prop Bet Cheat Sheet

NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer:

Schedule and Odds

• CHI at BOS (BOS -12.5) O/U: 217
• ATL at CLE (CLE -4.5) O/U: 237
• MIL at MIA (MIL -2.5) O/U: 226.5
• TOR at BKN (BKN -1.5) O/U: 222
• CHA at NYK (NYK -11.5) O/U: 221
• OKC at MIN (MIN -3.5) O/U: 227.5
• HOU at DAL (DAL -4.5) O/U: 232.5
• GSW at SAC (SAC -2.5) O/U: 238

Check out our consensus game odds and the odds from each sportsbook at BettingPros.

Injury Report

• LaMelo Ball (foot) Doubtful
• Jimmy Butler (ankle) Questionable
• Tyler Herro (ankle) OUT
• Kristaps Porzingis (calf) OUT
• Zach LaVine (ankle) Questionable
• Jrue Holiday (ankle) Questionable
• Cam Thomas (ankle) Doubtful
• Ben Simmons (back) OUT
• Nic Claxton (ankle) Questionable
• Keegan Murray (back) Doubtful
• Khris Middleton (Achilles) Questionable
• Dereck Lively (back) Questionable

Core Plays

De’Aaron Fox (PG – SAC): $9,800 DraftKings, $10,000 FanDuel
Fox had one nightmarish outing in a blowout two weeks back, but he’s been one of the best point guards in the NBA outside of that. The speedster has at least 36 DraftKings points in his other nine games this season, generating a 51-point average. It looks like this guy is stepping into superstardom territory with that form, and we don’t mind the matchup. Fox averaged over 50 DK points per game against the Warriors last year!

Donovan Mitchell (PG/SG – CLE): $9,200 DraftKings, $9,500 FanDuel
Mitchell has missed some games this season, but he’s been elite whenever he’s been on the floor. The Cleveland guard is averaging 46 DraftKings points per game, scoring at least 37 fantasy points in all but one game this year. Getting a matchup with Atlanta is astounding, with the Hawks ranked 24th in defensive efficiency and 25th in points allowed. In their last meeting, he had 63 fantasy points!

Jalen Brunson (PG – NYK): $8,200 DraftKings, $8,200 FanDuel
Brunson is the best player on this NY roster, and we have to use the opposing team’s best player against Charlotte. The Hornets rank 27th in points allowed while posting the worst defensive rating in the NBA. We love that with the way JB has been balling, scoring at least 38 DK points in six of his last seven outings. He’s also coming off a 64-point masterpiece in his most recent game, which is incredible since he had a 46-point average against Charlotte last season.

Cash Game Considerations

Luka Doncic (PG – DAL): $11,600 DraftKings, $11,800 FanDuel
Luka would be a frontrunner for MVP if Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid weren’t playing at absurd levels. The Dallas point guard is averaging 57 DraftKings points per game, scoring at least 45 DK points in all but one game this year. That’s incredible with how he eviscerated Houston last season, averaging 41.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.3 assists in three games against them.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF/C – MIL): $11,400 DraftKings, $11,700 FanDuel
Giannis has been one of the most reliable players since he came into the league, scoring at least 39 DK points in all but one game this year. He’s also got his average up to 65 DK points per game, scoring at least 70 fantasy points in three of his last six outings. A matchup with Miami is challenging for most, but Antetokounmpo collected 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists in the last game he finished against them.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG/SG – OKC): $10,500 DraftKings, $11,500 FanDuel
If OKC keeps winning, SGA might be in line for some MVP votes. The versatile guard has scored at least 39 fantasy points in 14 of 15 games, posting a 54-point average. He’s also got a 57-point average across his last 10 fixtures and has scored at least 50 fantasy points in four of his last five matchups with Minnesota.

GPP Targets

Spencer Dinwiddie (PG/SG – BKN): $7,200 DraftKings, $7,100 FanDuel
This guard rotation has been obliterated by injuries, losing Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons. That’s allowed Dinwiddie to take over, scoring at least 38 DraftKings points in three straight outings. We’ve seen him play like this in the past, and the boost in usage is massive with so many players missing. He’s got at least 37 DK points in two of his last three matchups with the Raptors.

Al Horford (PF/C – BOS): $6,000 DraftKings, $5,800 FanDuel
Big Al has been a consummate professional throughout his career and was comfortable coming off the bench for this stacked team. The good news is that he’s the starting center in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis. We’ve seen this guy play at a $7K level as a starter in the past, and he had 35 and 41 DK points in his two starts for Porzingis this season. In addition, Chicago posts a 26th OPRK against opposing big men!

Mitchell Robinson (C – NYK): $5,200 DraftKings, $5,900 FanDuel
Mitch-Rob can be tough to trust, but he’s always an attractive GPP option. The big man has surpassed 40 fantasy points multiple times this season. It’s rare to see a sub-$6K player do that, but it’s much easier for this guy since he does this damage without any raw scoring. An upside game looks more likely against Charlotte, surrendering the most fantasy points to opposing centers since the start of last season.

Value Plays

Terry Rozier (PG – CHA): $7,400 DraftKings, $7,900 FanDuel
Scary Terry will be tough to fade as long as LaMelo Ball is out. Whenever Ball has been sidelined over the last two years, Rozier runs the show for the Hornets. He’s got a usage rate above 30 percent in these circumstances, averaging over 40 fantasy points per game. That’s close to what we’ve seen this year, with Rozier registering a 38-point average.

Draymond Green (PF/C – GSW): $6,200 DraftKings, $6,000 FanDuel
Most people talk about Green because of his antics, but this guy has been a sneaky DFS option all year. The Warriors big man scored at least 28 DK points in four of five games before the suspension. He’s also got a 35-point average in that span, which is all you can hope for from a $6K player. Squaring off with Sacramento only adds to his value, with the Kings surrendering the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards.

Jarrett Allen (C – CLE): $6,400 DraftKings, $6,800 FanDuel
Allen struggled early on because of a minute restriction, but he’s been crushing it ever since it was lifted. The Cavs center has at least 29 DK points in six of his last seven games, showcasing a 54-point upside over the weekend. That makes it shocking that JA is still below $7K because that’s where he was all last season. We already talked about how atrocious Atlanta’s defense has been, allowing the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing centers.

Advantageous Pricing

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG/SG – OKC): $10,500 DraftKings, $11,500 FanDuel
• Andre Drummond (C – CHI): $3,300 DraftKings, $4,900 FanDuel
• Nic Claxton (C – BKN): $6,300 DraftKings, $7,600 FanDuel
• Jakob Poeltl (C – TOR): $6,000 DraftKings, $7,300 FanDuel
• Gordon Hayward (SF – CHA): $6,500 DraftKings, $5,700 FanDuel
• Brook Lopez (C – MIL): $6,100 DraftKings, $7,700 FanDuel
• Orlando Robinson (C – MIA): $3,000 DraftKings, $5,400 FanDuel
• Rudy Gobert (C – MIN): $6,600 DraftKings, $7,400 FanDuel
• Kyrie Irving (PG/SG – DAL): $9,600 DraftKings, $8,700 FanDuel

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