DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/17/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Tuesday’s six games feature a feast or famine slate as it pertains to offensive production. There are excellent defensive units and slow-paced squads squaring off with one another, which is sure to limit some of the league’s usual top fantasy assets. Then, there is the meeting between Brooklyn and New Orleans. With a projected total […]

Nicolas Batum To Miss Fourth Straight Game Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest versus the Sacramento Kings due to left hand discomfort. Batum had been upgraded to questionable earlier in the day, but the team has ultimately decided to hold him back. Without him in the rotation, both Malik Monk and Cody Martin should […]

De'Aaron Fox Will Come Off Bench In Return To Action

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox will return to the floor for Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets following a 17-game absence due to a significant ankle sprain. Fox has been confirmed to be coming off the bench, but his presence in the rotation deals a significant blow to the fantasy value of Cory Joseph […]

Anthony Davis To Miss Tuesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest versus the Indiana Pacers due to a sprained ankle. After having played through the ailment Sunday, the Lakers have opted to play it safe, sidelining Davis for the second time this season. In his absence, expect a handful of Lakers to […]

Kyle Korver Drills Season-High Five Triples In Defeat

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver caught fire from behind the arc during Monday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, knocking down a season-high five threes during a 17-point evening. Of the 114 shots that Korver has taken this season, 96 have come from long range, which is a fair indicator of how three-point dependent of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sinks Career-High 18 Made Field Goals

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made more shots from the field during Monday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks than any other regular-season contest in his seven-year career. Antetokounmpo finished 18-for-31 shooting overall en route to a staggering 48-point performance. The reigning MVP snatched 14 rebounds to mark a return to the double-double column, his […]

Seth Curry Pours In 26 Points Off Bench

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Seth Curry tied his season high with 15 shot attempts in Monday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Curry knocked down nine of those shots -- four of which came from long range -- to finish tied for the team lead in scoring with 26 points. He also added five rebounds and […]

Jalen Brunson Records First Double-Double Of Season

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson rejoined the starting five for Monday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks and recorded his first double-double of 2019-20. With Luka Doncic (ankle) out of the mix, Brunson appears in line to be the primary beneficiary of increased ball-handling duties, as he compiled 13 points, 11 assists and four rebounds […]

Kristaps Porzingis Drops 26 Points During Double-Double

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis stepped up his offensive role during Monday’s victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting overall, including four made triples. After a six-game stretch to open December in which he failed to log a double-double, Porzingis’ 12-rebound effort Monday gave him his second straight double-double. […]

Bismack Biyombo Snatches Season-High 17 Boards

Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo feasted on the glass during Sunday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, compiling 17 rebounds amid a double-double that saw him finish with 11 points across 28 minutes. The effort marks his most boards in a single contest since Jan. 1, 2018, as he saw his time on the floor bumped […]

Cody Zeller Logs Double-Double In Return To Starting Five

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center Cody Zeller rejoined the starting lineup for Sunday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers and notched his second consecutive double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds to his credit. The 29 minutes of action that Zeller received were his most in over a month, as he figures to see an increased role […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/16/19): NBA DFS Lineups

A blockbuster slate filled with stars was set to deliver a massive showdown Monday. Then, Luka Doncic got hurt. Devin Booker missed his most recent contest. Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin both enter the day as questionable. In short, things have been thrown into disarray, but fortunately, owners have enough time to read and react […]

Terry Rozier Scuffles From Field, Ties Season Low In Scoring

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier finished 1-for-12 from the floor during Sunday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers, tying his season low with just three points. Bottled up by a stout defense, Rozier was only able to add three assists and two rebounds to the rest of his stat line. It was an all-around brutal […]

Myles Turner Ties Season High In Blocks, Adds Double-Double

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner notched his first double-double in nearly a month during Sunday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. In addition to the 14 points and 10 rebounds that he compiled, Turner also tied for his season high in blocked shots with five. Turner’s traditional statistics may have taken a slight downturn thus far […]

Aaron Holiday Drops 23 Points In 21 Minutes Off Bench

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday was instant offense off the bench during Sunday’s victory over the Charlotte Hornets, pouring in 23 points on 6-for-10 shooting over 21 minutes. Holiday also pitched in six rebounds and two assists, as he has now scored in double figures in three straight games as a reserve. The Indiana […]

Josh Hart Fires Up 11 Triples During 20-Point Performance

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Josh Hart made seven buckets during Sunday’s loss to the Orlando Magic, the second highest total that he has accrued this season. Hart ultimately finished with 20 points, shooting 4-for-11 from long range, also adding five rebounds and two steals across his 31 minutes. While he has seen ample […]

J.J. Redick Drills Five Triples In 23-Point Outing

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick continued to shoot the proverbial lights out during Sunday’s defeat to the Orlando Magic. The sharpshooter finished with 23 points, having knocked down 5-for-9 from behind the three-point line, his seventh time this season hitting at least five triples in a game. With New Orleans in the midst […]

Jrue Holiday Pours In Team-High 29 Points During Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday led his squad in scoring with a 29-point effort in Sunday’s loss to the Orlando Magic. Holiday has reached the 20-point plateau in three of his last four games, while also remaining an excellent source of assists, as he added eight to his stat line Sunday. Up next, […]

Jonathan Isaac Drops Team-High 21 Points In Victory

Any fears that Orlando Magic small/power forward Jonathan Isaac would see his fantasy prospects fade with both Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic healthy were quickly squelched during Sunday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Isaac logged a double-double that featured 21 points and 11 rebounds, also adding in three assists and two steals across his […]

Nikola Vucevic Goes For 20 Points In First Game Back

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic returned to the mix for Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, dropping 20 points and collecting nine rebounds in his first contest back since an ankle sprain kept him out for 11 games. Vucevic was aggressive to the tune of 15 shot attempts across 29 minutes, showcasing that returning […]

Paul Millsap To Miss Second Straight Outing Sunday

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the New York Knicks due to a right quad ailment. Millsap’s absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines with Jerami Grant likely to remain among the starting five, giving him significant DFS upside. Millsap has seen both his minutes […]

Jamal Murray Will Play Sunday

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray has been given the thumbs up to participate in Sunday’s game versus the New York Knicks despite a fluctuating status ahead of tip-off. Murray has suited up in every game thus far this year, although how head coach Mike Malone manages his minutes on the second leg of a […]

Terrance Ferguson Has Status Up In The Air For Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Terrance Ferguson has been absent from each of his team’s previous five contests, but he is officially tagged as questionable to appear in Monday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to a sore right hip. After a recent report that Ferguson was without a timetable for a return, it appears […]

Isaiah Thomas Questionable To Return To Action Monday

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas is questionable to suit up in Monday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons due to a calf injury that has kept him out of each of the team’s last five contests. Without Thomas in the mix, Ish Smith has taken on full-time starter’s duties and has become a short-term option […]

Fred Vanvleet Unlikely To Make Return Monday

Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred Vanvleet figures to miss his fourth consecutive game Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right knee ailment. Vanvleet’s absence has paved the way for Norman Powell to enter the starting five and see a sizable role in the team’s offense. Toronto has been unable to suit up their […]

Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin Both Questionable For Monday

The Detroit Pistons could be severely short-handed Monday versus the Washington Wizards should both power forward Blake Griffin and center Andre Drummond be absent. Each is listed as questionable to play, while Christian Wood would figure to take on a sizable role in the frontcourt should either miss the contest. Drummond’s absence Saturday marked his […]

Jae Crowder Earns Questionable Tag For Monday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Jae Crowder could be back for Monday’s contest against the Miami Heat despite left ankle soreness, but he has been officially listed as questionable. Crowder missed his first game of the season Saturday, paving the way for Kyle Anderson to join the starting five, a spot that he would presumably retain […]

Moritz Wagner Unlikely To Play In Monday’s Game

Washington Wizards power forward/center Moritz Wagner does not appear in line to take the floor Monday versus the Detroit Pistons due to an ankle sprain. The absence would mark his second consecutive game sidelined, paving the way for Ian Mahinmi to remain in the starting five and retain DFS value at his low price tag. […]

Wilson Chandler Cleared To Make Return Sunday

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Wilson Chandler is eligible to return to the rotation for Sunday’s game versus the Philadelphia 76ers after having served a 25-game suspension due to a use of performance-enhancing drugs. How quickly head coach Kenny Atkinson acclimates Chandler remains to be seen, which makes him a risky fantasy option for the time […]

Al Horford Gets Green Light To Suit Up Sunday

The Philadelphia 76ers will get back power forward/center Al Horford for Sunday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets following a two-game absence due to knee and hamstring injuries. With center Joel Embiid already ruled out, Horford figures to see an increased workload in the frontcourt, while Mike Scott -- who had been filling in for Horford […]