This article is part of our Daily Games Cheat Sheet series.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Defenses to Avoid
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder: The Lakers' offensive rating is hovering around a 95 over their last five games, and they are certainly not a talented offensive squad overall. The Thunder are capable of playing fantastic defense, even without Serge Ibaka, and are fighting for the last playoff slot in the Western Conference. It's also a possibility that this game gets ugly quickly.
Offenses to Use
Philadelphia 76ers at Sacramento Kings: The 76ers have a top-10 defensive rating over their last five games, but their defensive rating on the road after the All-Star break has been an abysmal 106.8. The Kings are playing fast with the third-fastest pace since the All-Star break, and it was an absolute shootout the last time these two squads met.
First game of a back-to-back: Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers
Second game of a back-to-back: Golden State Warriors
DraftKings.com DAILY PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
Point Guard
Ray McCallum, PG, SAC ($4,000): A starting point guard against the 76ers is usually a good play. When that starting point guard costs $4,000, it's even more intriguing. He doesn't have nearly the upside as Russell Westbrook or Stephen Curry, but he has a real shot to make value nonetheless.
Other suggestions: Russell Westbrook (vs. LAL), Tony Parker (at DAL)
Shooting Guard
Anthony Morrow, SG, OKC ($4,300): As a deadly shooter surrounding one of the premier penetrators in the league, Morrow has a real shot to pile up three-pointers any time he steps onto the court. He's averaging over 20 DraftKings points over his last six gaes, and the matchup against the Lakers is a friendly one.
Other suggestions: Dwyane Wade (at MIL), Marco Belinelli (at DAL)
Small Forward
Omri Casspi, SF, SAC ($3,600): Casspi is getting his chance in the starting rotation with Rudy Gay playing more power forward, so he has the potential to be a terrific value on Tuesday. He put up 29 DraftKings points against Washington his last time out, but even 20 DraftKings points against the 76ers would see him make value on the day.
Other suggestions: Harrison Barnes (at POR), Dorell Wright (vs. GS)
Power Forward
Thomas Robinson, PF, PHI ($4,000): The minutes are concerning for Robinson, as he struggles to approach 20 minutes per game, but the production is not. Going against the team that drafted him, he should have plenty of opportunity to pile up the rebounds and get just enough points to push him towards his 22.5 DraftKings points average over his last five games.
Other suggestions: Greg Monroe (vs. TOR), Tim Duncan (at DAL)
Center
Enes Kanter, C, OKC ($7,200): Kanter's price is soaring, and he's settled into a comfortable role alongside Russell Westbrook for the Thunder. He will have little resistance against a weak defensive team in the Lakers and should approach the 42 DraftKings points he's averaged over his last five games.
Other suggestions: DeMarcus Cousins (vs. PHI)
INJURY REPORT
Out
Darren Collison (hip)
Nick Young (knee)
Kevin Durant (foot)
Serge Ibaka (knee)
Game-Time Decision
Kyle Lowry (back)
Devin Harris (illness)
Manu Ginobili (ankle) is probable.
O.J. Mayo (hamstring)
Rudy Gay (knee) is probable.
Nicolas Batum (back) is doubtful.
LaMarcus Aldridge (hand) is doubtful.
Greg Monroe (knee)
DeMarcus Cousins (calf) is probable.
Chris Kaman (shoulder) is doubtful.
