This text is a part of our DraftKings NBA sequence.
Slate Overview
Early
DAL (-2.5) at TOR, O/U: 214.5
Fundamental
OKC (-2) at HOU, O/U: 231.5
LAL (-3) at SAS, O/U: 230.5
UTA at PHX (-7), O/U: 231
All six groups on the primary slate face the second evening of a back-to-back. The Lakers and Spurs conflict for the second time in two nights, permitting for a direct pattern of what may be anticipated from the matchup.
Accidents to Monitor
DAL – Maxi Kleber (again): Possible
TOR – Fred VanVleet (sickness), Dalano Banton (ankle): Questionable
Pascal Siakam (groin), Treasured Achiuwa (ankle), Otto Porter (toe), Scottie Barnes (knee), Justin Champagnie (again): OUT
OKC – Mike Muscala (finger): OUT
HOU – Alperen Sengun (groin), Eric Gordon (groin): Questionable
Jae’Sean Tate (ankle): OUT
LAL – Patrick Beverley (suspension): OUT
SAS – Doug McDermott (ankle), Josh Richardson (ankle): Questionable
Blake Wesley (knee): OUT
UTA – Leandro Bolmaro (concussion), Mike Conley (leg): Questionable
Rudy Homosexual (finger), Johnny Juzang (wrist): OUT
PHX – Chris Paul (heel), Landry Shamet (concussion): Questionable
Jae Crowder (not harm associated), Cameron Johnson (knee): OUT
Elite Gamers
Guards
Kevin Porter, Rockets 
($8,400) vs. Thunder
Porter faces the second evening of a back-to-back after a well-rounded outing on Friday, the place he tallied 12 factors, seven rebounds, 10 assists and a steal towards the Hawks’ top-tier backcourt. He’s up for a barely simpler matchup towards the Thunder, who surrender the NBA’s second-most factors per recreation and probably the most rebounds per recreation.
Jalen Inexperienced, Rockets ($7,500) vs. Thunder
Inexperienced amassed a team-high 30 factors to go together with 5 rebounds and 5 assists in Friday’s win over the Hawks. He has gone over 32 DK factors within the final 5 video games, with a excessive of 51.3. He has a bonus because the Rockets face the fourth recreation of a house stand, whereas the Thunder are on the street for the second recreation of a back-to-back. The Thunder additionally surrender the third most free-throw makes an attempt per recreation, which ought to profit Inexperienced, who averages 5.4 free-throws per recreation.
Forwards/Facilities
Mikal Bridges, Suns 
($7,100) vs. Jazz
Bridges totaled 32.5 DK factors final week when the Suns and Jazz met in Utah. He’s coming off a comparatively quiet outing, however he topped 50 DK factors twice within the final eight video games and may be capable of bounce again with one other well-rounded efficiency. He has likelihood to exceed his common of 1.2 steals per recreation because the Jazz surrender a mean of 15.4 turnovers per recreation, which is eighth most within the league.
LeBron James, Lakers 
($10,500) at Spurs
James logged 21 factors, eight rebounds, 5 assists, three steals and block in Friday’s win in San Antonio, which marked his first recreation again after a five-game absence. He shot an environment friendly 8-of-17 from the sphere and may be capable of discover his groove once more towards the younger Spurs aspect. James topped 40 DK factors in every of his final 10 video games, with a excessive of 60.
Anthony Davis, Lakers ($11,000) at Spurs
Davis is on a roll, averaging 33.4 factors, 17.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.6 blocks and a pair of.0 steals over the past 5 video games. He generated 57.8 DK factors on Friday towards the Spurs and has likelihood to excel once more because the Spurs surrender a league-high 120 factors per recreation, whereas permitting opponents to shoot a mean of fifty.8 % from the sphere.
Anticipated Chalk
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder 
($10,600) at Rockets
Gilgeous-Alexander continued his spectacular play as he turned in 30 factors, eight rebounds, seven assists and a block in a house win over the Bulls on Friday. It marked the third straight recreation he scored a minimum of 30 factors, and he ought to be capable of preserve it rolling towards the Rockets who surrender a mean of 26.2 factors per recreation to opposing level guards. The Rockets additionally surrender a league-high 16.9 turnovers per recreation, which can enable Gilgeous-Alexander to pad his stats with a pair additional steals.
Worth Picks
Dennis Schroder, Lakers ($3,800) at Spurs
Schroder is up for a second consecutive begin as Patrick Beverley stays sidelined. Schroder delivered 21.8 DK factors in 29 minutes of motion on Friday. It marked the second time he topped 20 DK factors in 4 video games since making his season-debut. He has a positive matchup towards the Spurs who enable opponents to shoot an NBA-high common of 39.6 % from lengthy vary.
Collin Sexton, Jazz 
($4,900) at Suns
Sexton could possibly be up for a fourth consecutive begin if Mike Conley stays out. He topped 27 DK factors within the final two video games and has an opportunity to maintain up the sturdy play towards the Suns who enable opponents to shoot a mean of 37.4 % from deep, which is fifth highest within the league.
Kenyon Martin, Rockets ($4,300) vs. Thunder
Martin is coming off a superb efficiency as he totaled 21 factors, 15 rebounds, two assists and a steal in a house win over the Hawks on Friday. It marked his second begin within the final three video games and he ought to proceed to see vital taking part in time because of his sturdy play. He additionally will get a lift if Alperen Sengun stays out.
Jeremy Sochan, Spurs 
($4,300) vs Lakers
Sochan is coming off his best outing of the season, as he amassed 41.3 DK factors with 13 factors, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and a block towards the Spurs. He’s averaging 9.5 factors, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals by way of the final 10 video games and has likelihood to maintain it rolling towards the Lakers, who surrender the second most rebounds per recreation.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Thunder ($4,000) at Rockets
Robinson-Earl logged 10 factors, three rebounds and two steals within the Thunder’s win over the Bulls on Friday. He continues to ship stable frontcourt play off the bench and has a positive matchup towards the Rockets, who wrestle on the defensive finish.
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