DraftKings NBA: Tuesday Cheat Sheet

Written by

Dan Bruno

Published on March 1, 2022

Slate Overview

DET at WAS (-4.5), O/U:

ATL at BOS (-6), O/U:

BKN at TOR (-8.5), O/U:

LAC (-6.5) at HOU, O/U: 229.5

GSW at MIN (-1), O/U:

DAL (-4.5) at LAL, O/U: 216.5

The Warriors-Timberwolves matchup features reliable options in the top price range and some good value opportunities. A competitive game is expected and will push both sides to more production.

Stephen Curry has to come up big for the Warriors, as they are missing a couple of key scoring options. Andrew Wiggins also has to step up and is a stand-out pick in the middle price range. Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton are good value plays.

Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards can each put up major numbers and have an advantage against the Warriors' shorthanded lineup. Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden McDaniels are priced for value.

Injuries to Monitor

DET - Marvin Bagley (ankle), Frank Jackson (back), Hamidou Diallo (ankle): Questionable

Killian Hayes and Kelly Olynyk will be up for a boost.

ATL - John Collins (foot): Questionable
Lou Williams (hip): OUT

Danilo Gallinari will get another start if Collins is out.

BKN - Andre Drummond (knee): Questionable
Kevin Durant (knee), Joe Harris (ankle), Kyrie Irving (not injury related), Ben Simmons (not injury related): OUT

Patty Mills, Seth Curry, Bruce Brown and James Johnson are expected to start. LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Claxton will have to step up if Drummond is out.

TOR - Fred VanVleet (knee): Questionable
OG Anunoby (finger): OUT

Malachi Flynn will get another start if VanVleet remains out. Precious Achiuwa and Thaddeus Young are up for more playing time without Anunoby.

HOU - Garrison Mathews (ankle), Kevin Porter (ankle): Questionable

Dennis Schroder will step up if Porter is out. Josh Christopher is in for more playing time if Mathews is out.

GSW - Nemanja Bjelica (quadriceps): Questionable
Draymond Green (back), Andre Iguodala (back), Klay Thompson (illness): OUT

Jonathan Kuminga and Otto Porter will get more responsibility.

DAL - Trey Burke (shoulder), Marquese Chriss (knee), Tim Hardaway (foot): OUT

Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie will get key minutes off the bench.

LAL - Avery Bradley (knee), LeBron James (knee): Questionable
Anthony Davis (foot): OUT

Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Monk are up for a boost if James and/or Bradley are out. Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony will pick up extra minutes without Davis.

Elite Players

Guards

Luka Doncic ($12,000)

Doncic has an advantage against the Lakers, who have lost seven of their last 10 games and are giving up an average of 112.4 points per game, seventh most in the league. Doncic is averaging 34.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.1 steals over the last 10 games, and he topped 70 DK points five times over that span.

Jaylen Brown ($8,700)

Brown is averaging 21.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists over the last 10 games. He has a favorable matchup against the Hawks, who are giving up an average of 111.6 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot an average of 46.5 percent from the field, seventh highest in the league.

Forwards/Centers

Cade Cunningham ($7,500)

Cunningham has an advantage against the Wizards, who are short-handed in the backcourt. He is averaging 18.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists over the last five games and topped 32 DK points four times.

Kyle Kuzma ($9,200)

Kuzma is on a roll, averaging 24.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.0 steals over the last five games, and he topped 62 DK points in each of the last two outings. He knocked down a career-high eight threes in his last game and has an advantage against the Pistons, who allow opponents to shoot a league-high 37.5 percent from distance.

Karl-Anthony Towns ($10,000)

Towns has the benefit of going up against the Warriors' frontcourt without the presence of Draymond Green. Towns is averaging 24.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists over the last 10 games, and he logged 58.5 DK points in his last matchup against the Warriors.

Expected Chalk

Stephen Curry ($10,800)

Curry has a favorable matchup against the Timberwolves, who are giving up an average of 112.1 points per game, eighth most in the league. Curry is averaging 25.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over the last five games, and he logged 55 DK points in his last matchup against the Timberwolves.

Value Picks

Raul Neto ($4,500)

Neto is up for his eighth consecutive start, and he is averaging 12.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals over the last seven games.

Gary Payton ($4,200)

Payton is up for his fourth consecutive start. He is averaging 11.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.7 steals over the last three games.

Reggie Bullock ($4,500)

Bullock continues to start for the Mavs. He is averaging 15.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over the last 10 games.

Robert Covington ($4,100)

Covington has played well since joining the Clippers, averaging 8.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks over nine games.

Daniel Gafford ($3,600)

Gafford is up for his third straight start. He is averaging 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over the last two games.

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