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Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Another solid slate in front of us, with the national TV double-header on TNT as a headliner. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate.
This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 10/25/22. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome new NBA injuries report tool as the slate can completely change before lineups lock.
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DraftKings and FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Luka Doncic - PG, DAL @ NO ($11,100 DK, $11,200 FD)
Averaging over 60 fantasy points per game at the beginning of this young season, Doncic is putting himself in the conversation as the top overall fantasy asset. The Pelicans are 3-0 on overs this season, and on 2 days rest, I expect Doncic to be able to put up monster numbers.
John Wall - PG, LAC @ OKC ($5,200 DK, $5,700 FD)
Paul George is out tonight, which means there are a bunch of extra shots to go around. Wall isn't good for much more than offense at this point in his career, but that's exactly what the Clippers will need. The Thunder aren't exactly defensive stallwarts, and will be playing backup guards, so I expect Wall to be aggressive in looking for shots tonight.
Tre Mann - PG/SG, OKC vs LAC ($5,500 DK, $4,800 FD)
With both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey both ruled out for tonight's game, Mann is the only healthy primary ball handler for the Thunder. Mann will likely be chalky, but with a legit chance to play 35+ minutes and with the offense likely flowing through him, fade Mann at your own risk.
Others to consider: Devonte' Graham ($4,400 DK, $3,900 FD), Steph Curry ($9,900 DK, $10,400 FD)
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DraftKings and FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Kawhi Leonard - SF, LAC @ OKC ($8,300 DK, $7,000 FD)
With Paul George ruled out with a non-Covid illness, and Kawhi already being underpriced, he projects as the chalkiest play on the slate. Kawhi played exactly 21 minutes in both games he's appeared in so far, resulting in modest fantasy production. However, the Clippers are also missing Marcus Morris, and I can't imagine Kawhi doesn't play 30+ minutes tonight.
Isaiah Stewart - PF/C, DET@ WAS ($5,300 DK, $6,000 FD)
Stewart has been rock solid from a fantasy perspective to start the year. He's starting and playing just about 30 minutes per game, has back-to-back games with double-digit rebounds, and somehow DK only raised his price by $100? Something doesn't add up here. Stewart is playable in cash and tournaments tonight, as DET @ WAS carries the lowest points total (O/U 223) of the evening, and that should keep ownership in check.
Trey Murphy III - SF/PF, NO vs DAL ($4,800 DK, $5,600 FD)
Injuries to stars shaping the slate is a tale as old as time in DFS. Tonight, it figures to reason that Murphy will be the slate-defining play as he replaces Brandon Ingram in the Pelicans' lineup. After replacing Ingram after his injury against the Jazz over the weekend, Murphy ended up playing 40 minutes, generating almost 30 DK points. I already plan to play Murphy in my lineups, but if the Pelicans hold out Zion Williamson as well, Murphy may enter "must-play" territory.
Others to consider:Christian Wood ($7,600 DK, $8,200 FD), Luke Kennard ($4,200 DK, $3,600 FD)
DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Kristaps Porzingis - C, WAS vs DET ($7,700 DK, $7,400 FD)
Porzingis is coming off an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double resulting in a 43 point fantasy performance on DraftKings. When he's healthy, Porzingis has been an above-average fantasy producer and he does have a ceiling that can rival almost any big man in the league. In a soft home matchup against the Pistons who currently rank 20th against Centers, I think this is a great spot to play the Unicorn.
Mike Muscala - C, OKC vs LAC ($3,900 DK, $4,000 FD)
With the Thunder down their two primary offensive forces, it should be all hands on deck for OKC tonight. Your eyes don't deceive you; Muscala has produced 54 DK points in his last two games combined, while only playing 30 total minutes between the two games. This could be lightning in a bottle, but on a slate where none of the truly elite Centers are available, Muscala has the potential for big ROI.
Others to consider: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl ($5,300 DK, $4,800 FD) Deandre Ayton ($6,700 DK, $7,000 FD)
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