Double Stuffed NBA Picks: 10/28

You should always check the latest injury news and adjust accordingly.

*****GAMES*****

Wizards -4 at Magic, O/U 203.5
76ers at Celtics -11.5, O/U 198
Pacers at Raptors -5.5, O/U 199
Bulls -5 at Nets, O/U 196.5
Hornets at Heat -6.5, O/U 193
Jazz -1.5 at Pistons, O/U 191
Spurs at Thunder -4, O/U 207.5
Knicks at Bucks -5.5, O/U 194
Nuggets at Rockets -10.5, O/U 212
Cavs at Grizzlies -5.5, O/U 187.5
Pelicans at Blazers -2.5, O/U 205
Mavericks at Suns -5, O/U 204.5
Clippers -5 at Kings, O/U 211
Timberwolves at Lakers -3, O/U 202

*****DRAFTKINGS PICKS*****

CENTER

Brook Lopez (BKN) $7,200

• Projected Minutes: 31
• DvP Matchup: Bad

Mason Plumlee is gone, Jarrett Jack is out, and his price is great.  I think he will fly under the radar; making him a great GPP play.

Nerlens Noel (PHI) $6,800

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Good

Draws an incredible matchup against the Celtics.  Only concern is a blowout, but the Sixers are very thin up front.  He might be on the floor at the end regardless.

POWER FORWARD

Greg Monroe (MIL) $7,100

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Bad

Monroe goes from Detroit to Milwaukee, and he should be the guy for the Bucks in the middle.  Jabari and Giannis are out, so he should get plenty of minutes.

Clint Capela (HOU) $3,000

• Projected Minutes: 26
• DvP Matchup: GREAT

Howard and Motiejunas are out.  Terrence Jones and rookie Montrezl Harrell are the only other active bigs.  Capela is a fantasy point per minute player who should see his fair share of minutes.  Only concern would be foul trouble.  I will be using him everywhere.

SMALL FORWARD

Tobias Harris (ORL) $6,500

• Projected Minutes: 35
• DvP Matchup: Bad

I liked him a lot more before I found out he’s sick.  He’s still going to play, and his price is just too good to ignore.  Flu game?

Trevor Ariza (HOU) $5,800

• Projected Minutes: 37
• DvP Matchup: Good

As previously mentioned, the Rockets are very thin tonight up front.  I suspect Terrence Jones will see some minutes at center with Ariza at the 4.  So he should get plenty of minutes in a game with a big time total.

SHOOTING GUARD

James Harden (HOU) $10,100

• Projected Minutes: 36
• DvP Matchup: GREAT

SG is a dumpster fire tonight.  With the amount of value available at other positions, I like spending up on Harden.  It’s a great matchup, and he has ridiculous upside.

Khris Middleton (MIL) $5,400

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Good

Giannis and O.J. Mayo are out, so that opens up a few more minutes for Middleton.  The Knicks were worst in the league in defending the 3 last season, and Middleton can fill it up from deep.

POINT GUARD

Kyle Lowry (TOR) $7,800

• Projected Minutes: 35
• DvP Matchup: Bad

Lowry has been on fire in the preseason, and I expect him to carry that momentum into the regular season.  $7,800 is a fantastic price for someone with Lowry’s upside.

Isaiah Canaan (PHI) $4,200

• Projected Minutes: 28
• DvP Matchup: Good

He should get at least 25 minutes and could see upwards of 32-35.  A Sixers-Celtics matchup should provide so much fantasy goodness, and Canaan offers you the chance at cheap exposure to the game.

Jerryd Bayless (MIL) $3,000

• Projected Minutes: 26
• DvP Matchup: Good

With Mayo out, Bayless could see a decent amount of minutes.  Given the 3PT bonus on DK, he has tremendous upside at the absolute minimum.

*****FANDUEL PICKS*****

CENTER

Brook Lopez (BKN) $7,900

• Projected Minutes: 31
• DvP Matchup: Bad

Clint Capela (HOU) $4,400

• Projected Minutes: 26
• DvP Matchup: GREAT

POWER FORWARD

Nerlens Noel (PHI) $7,500

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Good

Terrence Jones (HOU) $6,000

• Projected Minutes: 30
• DvP Matchup: GREAT

His minutes are safe, and he should see some playing time at center against a weak Denver froncourt.  Jones can really fill up a fantasy box score, and it’s a fantastic matchup.

SMALL FORWARD

Khris Middleton (MIL) $6,100

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Good

Trevor Ariza (HOU) $5,800

• Projected Minutes: 37
• DvP Matchup: Good

SHOOTING GUARD

James Harden (HOU) $10,800

• Projected Minutes: 36
• DvP Matchup: GREAT

Dwyane Wade (MIA) $7,000

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Bad

SG is a barren wasteland.  I’m not in love with this pick, but I like his price and upside.

POINT GUARD

Kyle Lowry (TOR) $7,500

• Projected Minutes: 35
• DvP Matchup: Bad

Emmanuel Mudiay (DEN) $5,500

• Projected Minutes: 32
• DvP Matchup: Bad

Denver is highly invested in Mudiay.  He will play through rain, sleet, hail, and snow, and they have given him the keys to the franchise.  Given his minutes and opportunity, you can’t ignore him at $5,500.

Good luck!

oreo