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Slate Overview
CLE (-1) at ATL, O/U:
DAL at MIA (-3.5), O/U:
BOS (-1.5) at PHI, O/U: 211
MEM (-3.5) at NOP, O/U:
IND at MIL (-11.5), O/U:
CHA at MIN (-6.5), O/U: 244
LAC at PHX (-12.5), O/U: 222
The Hornets-Timberwolves is expected to be a very high-scoring contest and should provide opportunities for multiple players to amass significant DK totals.
In the top salary range, look for Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards to lead the way for the T-Wolves, while LaMelo Ball should be able to keep up his strong play for the Hornets.
On the Timberwolves' side, D'Angelo Russell stands out as a great mid-range option, while Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley are priced for value.
On the Hornets' side, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, Montrezl Harrell and Kelly Oubre are reliable picks, while James Bouknight offers value potential.
Injuries to Monitor
CLE - Lauri Markkanen (ankle): OUT
Dean Wade will get another start.
ATL - Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle), Delon Wright (groin): Questionable
John Collins (foot): OUT
Danilo Gallinari is expected to start in place of Collins. Lou Williams could see a boost in minutes if Wright and/or Bogdanovic are out.
DAL - Trey Burke (shoulder): Questionable
Marquese Chriss (knee), Tim Hardaway (foot): OUT
Reggie Bullock continues to get a major role.
MIA - Jimmy Butler (shoulder), Caleb Martin (Achilles): Questionable
Tyler Herro (knee): OUT
Max Strus and Gabe Vincent are in line for a boost in court time.
BOS - Daniel Theis (not injury related)
Theis could make his Celtics season debut, which would take away minutes from Grant Williams.
PHI - James Harden (hamstring): OUT
Danny Green, Shake Milton and Furkan Korkmaz will get extra minutes.
MEM - Ja Morant (ankle): Questionable
Dillon Brooks (ankle): OUT
Ziaire Williams continues to start in place of Brooks. Tyus Jones will have to step up if Morant is out.
IND - Malcolm Brogdon (achilles): Questionable
Chris Duarte (toe), Isaiah Jackson (ankle), Myles Turner (foot): OUT
Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Lance Stephenson are in line for additional playing time.
MIL - Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle), Pat Connaughton (finger), George Hill (neck): Questionable
Jordan Nwora will get a boost in his role if Antetokounmpo is out. Grayson Allen could be up for more action if Hill and/or Connaughton are out.
CHA - Gordon Hayward (ankle), Cody Martin (achilles), Jalen McDaniels (ankle)
Kelly Oubre is expected to start, while P.J. Washington and Montrezl Harrell will get more minutes off the bench.
LAC - Luke Kennard (ankle): Questionable
Norman Powell (foot): OUT
Terance Mann is up for the start, while Brandon Boston could get a boost in minutes if Kennard is out.
PHX - Cameron Payne (wrist), Landry Shamet (ankle)
Cameron Johnson will continue to get extra minutes off the bench.
Elite Players
Guards
Chris Paul ($8,800)
Paul is averaging 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 13.0 assists and 1.5 steals over the last 10 games, and he's topped 50 DK points four times over that span. He has an advantage against the Clippers, who are short-handed in the backcourt.
Tyrese Haliburton ($8,500)
Haliburton has an advantage against a Bucks squad on the second night of a back-to-back. He is averaging 22.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists and 2.0 steals in two games with his new squad.
Forwards/Centers
Anthony Edwards ($8,000)
Edwards logged 61.3 DK points in his last game, and he is averaging 21.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over the last 10. He has an advantage going up against the Hornets, who are giving up an average of 114.6 points per game, third most in the league.
Jayson Tatum ($9,700)
Tatum is averaging 25.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals over the last 10 games. He logged 43 DK points six times over that span, including two outings in which he topped 63 DK points. He is averaging 21.0 points and 12.0 rebounds through three games against the Sixers this season.
Bam Adebayo ($7,900)
Adebayo has an advantage against the Mavs' frontcourt. He is averaging 19.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.3 steals over the last 10 games. He's topped 43 DK points seven times over that stretch, including two games in which he topped 50 DK points.
Expected Chalk
Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,800)
Towns is averaging 24.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists over the last 10 games, and he's topped 54 DK points four times over that span. He has an advantage against the Hornets, who struggle on the defensive end and are giving up an average of 47.6 rebounds per game, third most in the league.
Value Picks
James Bouknight ($3,300)
Bouknight logged 23.3 DK points in his last game, and he should continue to pick up extra minutes for his short-handed squad.
Terance Mann ($4,600)
Mann is in line for another start for the Clippers. He has put up solid numbers lately, with at least 26 DK points in each of the last four games, including 37.3 DK points in their last game.
Kyle Anderson ($4,200)
Anderson is averaging 7.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals over the last five games. He will continue to see added playing time with Dillon Brooks sidelined, and he has an advantage against the Pelicans' second unit.
Danilo Gallinari ($4,500)
Gallinari is expected to get another start in place of John Collins. Gallinari is averaging 9.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists over his last 10 games, and he's topped 25 DK points four times over that span.
Goga Bitadze ($4,500)
Bitadze is up for another start in place of Myles Turner. He is averaging 8.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 blocks over his last 10 games, and he's topped 20 DK points five times during that stretch.
