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Top NBA DFS Plays & Prop Picks 2/11 | Multiple Premiere Matchups Reside on Tuesday's Four-Game Slate

Top NBA DFS Plays & Prop Picks 2/11 | Multiple Premiere Matchups Reside on Tuesday's Four-Game Slate

Tuesday, February 11th - DFS Plays & Pick 'Ems for Today's NBA Action!

Ryan Humphries
February 11, 2025

Written By: Ryan Humphries on Twitter & LineStar chat @Ryan_Humphries

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NBA DFS & Props Shows w/ Tyler & Shannon

Note: No DFS video from Tyler today.

DFS Main Slate Rundown 📰

It’s a low-key day in the NBA with just four games on the schedule. But it looks like a quality over quantity situation, as three of the four matchups have a spread under five points and over/unders of 237, 239.5, and 246! The injury report isn’t too chaotic, and barring further additions, only three key players are listed as "questionable"—Joel Embiid (surprise, surprise), OG Anunoby, and Myles Turner. Let’s keep things short and to the point and hop right into the action. Best of luck!

Today’s Key Injuries

Raptors: B. Ingram - OUT, RJ Barrett - OUT, J. Poeltl - OUT, J. Mogbo - Probable, G. Dick - Probable
76ers: J. Embiid - Questionable, E. Gordon - OUT, K. Lowry - OUT
Knicks: J. Hart - Probable, OG Anunoby - Questionable
Pacers: M. Turner - Questionable
Pistons: None
Bulls: A. Dosunmu - Probable, L. Ball - OUT
Grizzlies: M. Bagley III - OUT
Suns: B. Beal - OUT, G. Allen - Probable, V. Micic - Questionable, C. Martin - OUT

Main Slate Match-Ups w/ Game Totals & Point Spreads

Top DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Plays

Note: NBA position designations are never going to perfectly align between the major DFS sites. For the purposes of these newsletters, positional designations will default to DraftKings.

Point Guards/Shooting Guards to Consider 🏀

PG Cade Cunningham, DET | DK: $10.5k, FD: $10.5k | at CHI

Cunningham is having his best NBA season in his fourth year as a pro, averaging 25.5 PPG, 9.5 APG, and 6.4 RPG while earning his first career All-Star selection. He has been consistently great lately, posting at least 52.25 DKFP/50.0 FDFP in six straight games. Normally, you'd want closer to 60 FP from a player priced at $10,500, but that’s well within Cunningham’s range in this matchup. The Bulls (3rd in pace, 26th in DEFRTG) have been a team to target all season, and Cunningham draws an especially strong individual matchup as Chicago ranks dead last against starting PGs this year.

PG Immanuel Quickley, TOR | DK: $6.1k, FD: $6.6k | at PHI

This Raptors-76ers matchup is the least appealing on the slate, but there are still some viable targets. Immanuel Quickley stands out in the $6k range. His minutes continue to climb following injury absences, reaching 30 minutes in Sunday’s game versus the Rockets, where he led the team with a 29.9% USG%. With RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl still out—and Brandon Ingram not yet available—Quickley should once again push for team-leading usage. Barrett’s absence is the most impactful in relation to Quickley. He has averaged a solid 1.08 FPPM this season, but that jumps to 1.21 FPPM when Barrett is off the floor. While the Raptors (+9.5) are the biggest underdogs on the slate, Quickley draws a strong matchup, as the 76ers rank 26th against starting PGs over the last 10 games. Toronto is on the front end of a back-to-back, meaning Quickley is a candidate to rest tomorrow, but if he plays, he should see around 30 minutes again tonight.

PG Tyus Jones, PHX | DK: $4.8k, FD: $5.4k | vs. MEM

The Suns will get Kevin Durant back from a three-game absence, but they’ll still be without Bradley Beal for a third straight contest. That should guarantee more minutes for Tyus Jones, who has recorded at least 36.75 DKFP/33.6 FDFP in recent outings. Even when the Suns are shorthanded, Jones has proven to be a volatile option. However, Phoenix (21st in pace) receives a massive pace-up boost against Memphis (1st in pace), and this matchup boasts a slate-leading 246 over/under.

Other Guards to Consider:

PG Tyrese Maxey, PHI vs. TOR (Boost if Embiid is out)

PG/SG Devin Booker, PHX vs. MEM

PG Jalen Brunson, NYK at IND (Boost if Anunoby is out)

SG Desmond Bane, MEM at PHX

PG Josh Giddey, CHI vs. DET

SG/SF Coby White, CHI vs. DET

SG/SF Malik Beasley, DET at CHI

SG Gradey Dick, TOR at PHI

SG Ben Sheppard, IND vs. NYK

Small Forwards/Power Forwards to Consider 🏀

PF Pascal Siakam, IND | DK: $7.7k, FD: $8.1k | vs. NYK

Outside of a rough game against Portland last Tuesday, Siakam has been a model of consistency, scoring at least 39.5 DKFP/41.2 FDFP in six of his last seven outings—including three big 50+ FP performances. He’s averaging 1.29 FPPM over his last 20 starts and has been a more efficient shooter at home, hitting 54.8% from the field and 43.6% from deep (compared to 51.9% FG% and 38.9% 3P% on the road). Siakam struggled in two previous matchups against the Knicks this season, but given his recent form, that should change tonight. He could also receive a slight bump if Myles Turner (neck/questionable) is ruled out.

SF/PF Ausar Thompson, DET | DK: $5.1k, FD: $6.4k | at CHI

Thompson is playing his best basketball of the season. Over his last five games, he’s putting up 13.4 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 2.0 STL/gm while posting an excellent 1.26 FPPM. His minutes have increased lately, reaching around 25 per game. As discussed, the Bulls matchup is one of the best to target, and Thompson put up 27.25 DKFP/27.9 FDFP in just 22 minutes against them nine days ago. FanDuel has adjusted his salary accordingly, but at just $5,100 on DraftKings, he remains a serious bargain.

SF/PF Gregory Jackson, MEM | DK: $3.9k, FD: $4.3k | at PHX

This is a tad risky compared to some of the other viable value options at forward today, but Gregory “GG” Jackson is capable of racking up the fantasy points in a hurry and has even popped up as an optimal play on a couple of recent slates. He’s averaging 1.04 FPPM over his L5Games and has played as many as 28 minutes in that span. The Grizzlies have been getting healthier, so they’re able to run a deep rotation, but Jackson is viewed as one of their best bench players and he should see a solid dose of run in this high-scoring affair tonight.

Other Forwards to Consider

SF/PG Scottie Barnes, TOR at PHI

PF/C Kevin Durant, PHX vs. MEM

PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr., MEM at PHX

PF Tobias Harris, DET at CHI

SF/SG Grayson Allen, PHX vs. MEM

PF Matas Buzelis, CHI vs. DET

SF/SG Quentin Grimes, PHI vs. TOR

PF Santi Aldama, MEM at PHX

PF Ochai Agbaji, TOR at PHI

SF/SG Vince Williams Jr., MEM at PHX

Centers to Consider 🏀

C Jalen Duren, DET | DK: $6.6k, FD: $6.8k | at CHI

Duren won’t be flying under the radar today, but given his price and matchup, he might be the best center play on the slate. Even in limited minutes, he’s smashing value, averaging a whopping 1.44 FPPM over his last six starts. He’s also crushed it in two previous matchups against the Bulls, posting 46.25 DKFP/44.60 FDFP and 52.5 DKFP/51.90 FDFP. That’s no surprise, as Chicago ranks 29th against starting centers this season.

C Jalen Smith, CHI | DK: $3.7k, FD: $4.1k | vs. DET

We’ll go from one Jalen to another in the same game. Smith maximizes his limited minutes off the bench and has been especially productive lately, averaging 1.40 FPPM over his last five games for 24.90 DKFP/23.8 FDFP per game. He’ll likely play between 15-20 minutes tonight unless Nikola Vucevic gets injured or runs into foul trouble, but that’s been enough time for him to return upwards of 6x value on his low-end DFS salaries. If you’re going for a "stars and scrubs" lineup, Jalen Smith is an excellent fit.

Other Centers to Consider

C Joel Embiid, PHI vs. TOR (Currently questionable)

C Karl-Anthony Towns, NYK at IND

C Thomas Bryant, IND vs. NYK (Only if M. Turner is out + Bryant starts)

C Jonathan Mogbo, TOR at PHI (Only if starting again)

C Zach Edey, MEM at PHX

C Brandon Clarke, MEM at PHX

PrizePicks NBA Power Play of the Day ⚡

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Ausar Thompson MORE than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists

Jalen Smith MORE than 8.5 Points

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That will wrap us up with today’s “Daily Dribble” edition! Once again, you can find me on Twitter or in LineStar chat @Ryan_Humphries. Good luck everyone!

Written By: Ryan Humphries on Twitter & LineStar chat @Ryan_Humphries

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DFS Main Slate Rundown 📰

It’s another busy day in the NBA. Eleven games reside on the Wednesday schedule -- DraftKings will exclude the two late games (PHX/OKC and ORL/SAC) from their main slate while FanDuel will feature the full menu. Trades continue to go down with the biggest move today involving the Bucks and Wizards trading Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma. The injury report is also a complete fiasco so keep those eyes and ears peeled for all the news that drops throughout the afternoon and evening! Let’s jump into the chaos! Best of luck!

NBA Trade Tracker

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/transactions/trade/

Today’s Key Injuries

Spurs: C. Paul - Questionable, C. Bassey - OUT
Hawks: C. Capela - OUT, B. Bogdanovic - OUT
Bucks: G. Antetokounmpo - Probable, D. Lillard - Probable, B. Portis - Probable, K. Middleton - OUT (traded), AJ Johnson - OUT (traded)
Hornets: L. Ball - OUT, J. Okogie - OUT, V. Micic - Questionable, T. Mann - OUT, C. Martin - OUT
Cavs: D. Mitchell - Questionable, D. Wade - OUT, I. Okoro - OUT
Pistons: None
Wizards: K. Kuzma - OUT (traded), A. Sarr - OUT, P. Baldwin Jr. - OUT (traded)
Nets: C. Thomas - OUT, N. Clowney - OUT, D. Sharpe - Questionable, T. Watford - OUT
Grizzlies: D. Bane - OUT, B. Clarke - Questionable, M. Smart - Questionable, J. Konchar - Questionable, V. Williams Jr. - Questionable
Raptors: RJ Barrett - OUT, J. Poeltl - OUT, I. Quickley - OUT, C. Boucher - Questionable
Heat: J. Butler - OUT, D. Robinson - Probable, H. Highsmith - Probable
76ers: J. Embiid - OUT, P. George - Doubtful, A. Drummond - Doubtful, Q. Grimes - Questionable (trade pending), E. Gordon - Questionable, K. Lowry - Questionable
Bulls: L. Ball - OUT, T. Jones - OUT, Z. Collins - OUT, T. Horton-Tucker - OUT, K. Huerter - OUT, D. Terry - Questionable
Timberwolves: J. Randle - OUT, D. DiVincenzo - OUT
Warriors: A. Wiggins - Probable, J. Kuminga - OUT, D. Green - Probable, M. Moody - OUT
Jazz: L. Markkanen - Questionable, C. Sexton - OUT, C. Williams - OUT
Pelicans: B. Ingram - OUT, J. Alvarado - Questionable, D. Theis - OUT (traded)
Nuggets: R. Westbrook - OUT, A. Gordon - Questionable, P. Watson - OUT

Late Game Injury Report (FanDuel Main Slate Only)

Suns: K. Durant - OUT
Thunder: C. Holmgren - OUT, C. Wallace - OUT
Magic: J. Suggs - Doubtful
Kings: None

Main Slate Match-Ups w/ Game Totals & Point Spreads

Top DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Plays

Note: NBA position designations are never going to perfectly align between the major DFS sites. For the purposes of these newsletters, positional designations will default to DraftKings.

Point Guards/Shooting Guards to Consider 🏀

PG/SG Jamal Murray, DEN | DK: $7.7k, FD: $8.3k | vs. NOP

The Nuggets lead the slate with a lofty 124.8 implied team total so the Denver studs will make plenty of sense today. Jamal Murray has been playing very well of late, averaging 1.21 FPPM L5Games and scoring at least 42.0 DKFP/44.0 FDFP in four of those last five games. He has secured 40+ FP in all three previous meetings with the Pelicans this season and, given their 29th-ranked DEFRTG and 29th-ranked DvP versus starting PGs L20Games, Murray’s expectations should be high once again this evening.

PG/SG Isaiah Collier, UTA | DK: $5.2k, FD: $5.2k | vs. GSW

Perhaps not the most exciting DFS play, but Isaiah Collier has provided some quality value in recent weeks, routinely returning 6x value at these low-$5k price points. Collier’s minutes and role should be more secure with Collin Sexton (ankle/out) expected to be sidelined for at least a week -- with Sexton only playing three minutes in Monday’s game, Collier went on to supply a point/assist double-double in 32 minutes versus the Pacers. Collier has also shot it significantly better at home this season with a 48.5% FG% versus a 32.6% FG% on the road. This may not be the best match-up but Collier did post a quality 12/6/9 stat line and 31.0 DKFP/28.7 FDFP against the Warriors just last Tuesday, and that was with Sexton active and putting up 30 points of his own.

SG Gradey Dick, TOR | DK: $4.2k, FD: $4.6k | vs. MEM

The Raptors will be shorthanded today with RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, and Immanuel Quickley ruled out. Gradey Dick has seen a notable +4.5% USG% boost with those three players off the court this season along with a +5.8 FP per 32 minutes increase. Both teams in this game rank top 10 in pace, with Memphis ranking 1st in the NBA, so there will be plenty of possessions to go around. If the Raptors (+10.5) hope to pull off the upset, Gradey Dick will likely need to be heavily involved in the scoring.

Other Guards to Consider

PG Cade Cunningham, DET vs. CLE

PG Tyrese Maxey, PHI vs. MIA

PG/SG Anthony Edwards, MIN vs. CHI

SG/SF Trey Murphy III, NOP at DEN

PG Darius Garland, CLE at DET (Boost if D. Mitchell is out)

PG/SG Dyson Daniels, ATL vs. SAS

PG Josh Giddey, CHI at MIN

PG Jordan Poole, WAS at BKN

PG Keyonte George, UTA vs. GSW

SG/SF Bilal Coulibaly, WAS at BKN

SG/SF Christian Braun, DEN vs. NOP

PG/SG Keon Johnson, BKN vs. WAS

PG Ty Jerome, CLE at DET (Preferred if D. Mitchell is out)

PG Jamal Shead, TOR vs. MEM

FanDuel Main Slate Only

SG/SF Devin Booker, PHX at OKC

PG/SG Malik Monk, SAC vs. ORL

PG/SG Cole Anthony, ORL at SAC

Small Forwards/Power Forwards to Consider 🏀

PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr., MEM | DK: $8.3k, FD: $8.7k | at TOR

Over the last two games, JJJ has led the Grizzlies in scoring, with 31 and 37 points, as well as usage rate, with 31.8% USG% and 43.8% USG%. One of those games was without Ja Morant, but the other was without Desmond Bane, who will be out once again tonight. For a big man, Jackson is not a very prolific rebounder, but he can rack up multiple blocks and steals on any given night and he’ll draw a strong individual match-up. The Raptors have ranked 27th versus starting PFs L20Games and when these teams met in late December, Jackson dropped 50.25 DKFP/49.2 FDFP. I believe we can get a similar result out of him this evening.

SF/PF Michael Porter Jr., DEN | DK: $6.4k, FD: $6.6k | vs. NOP

MPJ has mostly been a solid floor play throughout this season but he erupted for 36 points and 52.75 DKFP/49.4 FDFP against this same Pelicans team on Monday. I believe the Peyton Watson (knee/out) injury is a bit underrated in regards to Porter’s role. Watson has been a key piece off of the Nuggets’ bench this season and, with Watson sidelined the last two games, Porter has played 40+ minutes in each contest. We can’t expect a repeat performance from Monday but I’d say 40+ FP is well within Porter’s wheelhouse tonight.

PF Matas Buzelis, CHI | DK: $4k, FD: $4.2k | at MIN

The Bulls took Buzelis with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. With Zach LaVine shipped off to the Kings and none of the recently acquired players (Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, Tre Jones) ready to make their Chicago debut, Buzelis will have a chance to continue playing in an expanded role. He logged a season-high 31 minutes off of the bench in last night’s game versus the Heat and went on to score 24 points and 32.0 DKFP/31.4 FDFP. Buzelis has averaged a respectable 0.92 FPPM L5Games and, should he flirt with 30 minutes again tonight, he’ll be a great bet to return some nice value.

Other Forwards to Consider

PF/C Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL at CHA

SF/PG Scottie Barnes, TOR vs. MEM

PF/C Evan Mobley, CLE at DET (Boost if D. Mitchell is out)

PF/C John Collins, UTA vs. GSW

PF/C Naz Reid, MIN vs. CHI

PF/C Guerschon Yabusele, PHI vs. MIA

SF/PF Zaccharie Risacher, ATL vs. SAS

SF/PF Justin Edwards, PHI vs. MIA

SF/SG Corey Kispert, WAS at BKN

SF/PF Gregory Jackson, MEM at TOR

SF/PF Justin Champagnie WAS at BKN (Preferred if starting)

SF/SG Ja’Kobe Walter, TOR vs. MEM (Preferred if starting)

FanDuel Main Slate Only

PF/SF Paolo Banchero, ORL at SAC

SF/SG Grayson Allen, PHX at OKC

Centers to Consider 🏀

C Rudy Gobert, MIN | DK: $6.8k, FD: $6.9k | vs. CHI

Gobert continues to play some of his best basketball of the season following a 19/13/3 (plus two blocks and a steal) stat line against the Kings on Monday. He has now scored at least 37.0 DKFP/36.5 FDFP in five of his last six games, including three games of at least 47.25 DKFP/48.1 FDFP in that span. Gobert has averaged +4.6 FP per 32 minutes with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo (both out) off the floor this season and, as always, the Bulls represent an elite match-up for opposing centers, ranking 29th against the position this season. Gobert’s DFS salaries are on the up and up but there’s still some real upside at his sub-$7k price points.

C Kelly Olynyk, TOR | DK: $3.3k, FD: $4k | vs. MEM

There is some pretty clear value here with Kelly Olynyk expected to start in place of the injured Jakob Poeltl. In his only other start this season, which also came against the Grizzlies in late December, Olynyk averaged 1.20 FPPM and scored 27.75 DKFP/25.50 FDFP. Olynyk only played 23 minutes in that game but I believe he could get closer to 26-28 minutes as the starter tonight. Either way, he won’t have to do much to pay off these bottom-of-the-barrel salaries tonight.

Other Centers to Consider

C Nikola Jokic, DEN vs. NOP

C Victor Wembanyama, SAS at ATL

C Mark Williams, CHA vs. MIL

C Jalen Duren, DET vs. CLE

C Kel’el Ware, MIA at PHI

C Zach Edey, MEM at TOR

C Kevon Looney, GSW at UTA

C Quinten Post, GSW at UTA

FanDuel Main Slate Only

C/PF Domantas Sabonis, SAC vs. ORL

C Isaiah Hartenstein, OKC vs. PHX

PrizePicks NBA Power Play of the Day ⚡

No picks from me today but, as always, Tyler & Shannon have some great recommendations in the props video posted at the top of this newsletter!

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That will wrap us up with today’s “Daily Dribble” edition! Once again, you can find me on Twitter or in LineStar chat @Ryan_Humphries. Good luck everyone!