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Top NBA Plays 2/28 | A Loaded Friday
Happy hour is only minutes away and there's a solid 10 game slate on tap for tonight's NBA schedule. Without further ado, let's see what we can dig up with a lot of options on tap:
Tonight's DFS Headlines
Timberwolves @ Magic (-7.5), O/U 234
The total for this one seems on the high side with Orlando's top 10 defensive efficiency. The T'Wolves defense has allowed 126+ in four straight which looks good for the Magic offense.
Nets (-3) @ Hawks, O/U 233.5
Brooklyn has gone 3-0 vs. Atlanta this season, winning by 22, 10, and 12 points.
Hornets @ Raptors (-14), O/U 216
This one definitely has 💣Blowout Game 💣potential, as Toronto has won 17 of 19 and is favored by 14. The Hornets have a 29 and a 39 point loss over their last 3 games.
Mavs @ Heat (-2.5), O/U 229.5
It's a 🎂Birthday Game 🎂 for Luka Doncic who turns 21 today. What better place to spend it than South Beach? Although, Doncic's status for tonight is in question after he suffered a sprained thumb last game.
Kings @ Grizzlies (-4), O/U 229.5
Offense is on display when these two teams have gotten together this season. Memphis won 119-115 back in January and the Kings have tallied a 128-123 win in January and 129-125 8 days ago. Sacramento is on 0 days rest in this one.
Thunder @ Bucks (-10.5), O/U 229
Oklahoma City is a surprising double-digit 'dog tonight but they are playing on the back-to-back after beating Sacramento last night.
Cavs @ Pelicans (-12), O/U 237
Cleveland is 3-1 since turning to J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach. The Pelicans have scored 124+ in 4 of their last 7 and this game has the highest total of the night at 237.
Pistons @ Suns (-7.5), O/U 220.5
Detroit is on a 7-game losing streak and Derrick Rose has scored 20+ points just once this month. PGs are especially tearing up the Pistons with 38+ fp in five straight games.
Wizards @ Jazz (-10.5), O/U 232
The Jazz are in a rut right now with four straight losses at home. Utah is still comfortably in the 6 seed and double digit favorites vs. a Washington team heading to the West Coast after playing 3 of the last 4 at home.
Nuggets @ Clippers (-6), O/U 218.5
Oddsmakers are expecting more of a low scoring game when 2 of the top 3 teams in the West meet up. The Clippers have won two in a row, ramping up the defense, holding opponents to 97 points or less in those victories.
Guards
Kendrick Nunn DK $5.9k | FD $4.9k
Kendrick Nunn is in a nice groove right now, scoring 21+ real points in three straight games. Nunn took 19 shots last game which is a good sign as Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup for the Heat after an absence for personal reasons. The Heat have picked up their pace over that span, ranking 6th in the NBA in possessions per game over the last three. Dallas is 4th in the league over that stretch and tonight's O/U is up there at 228.5.
Evan Fournier DK $6.5k | FD $5.9k
The Magic face a Minnesota team that has struggled defensively vs. back court players since acquiring D'Angelo Russell. The Wolves rank 23rd defensively vs. both the PG and SG positions. That makes for a very good matchup for Evan Fournier, especially the way he's been launching with 16+ shots in 4 of the last 5.
Collin Sexton DK $6.4k | FD $5.8k
The Cavs are playing better since abruptly ending the John Beilein reign of terror. Cleveland is on the road vs. New Orleans' #21 ranked defensive efficiency with the highest total of the night at 237 points. Collin Sexton is in a great spot, as the Pelicans also rank 29th defensively vs. the back court. Sexton had 24 points vs. New Orleans on January 28th (41fp) and has 15+ shots in 4 of the last 5.
Forwards
OG Anunoby DK $4.9k | FD $4.7k
Pascal Siakam is the play here if the salary can afford it, as Charlotte is horrible defensively vs. the post, allowing 37+ fp to 4 of the past 5 PFs they've faced. OG Anunoby should get some trickle down from that at a much lower price - especially if Serge Ibaka (knee) sits and the Raptors go smaller. Anunoby has dropped 19 and 24 real points in two games vs. the Hornets this season, shooting a combined 18-26.
Caris LeVert DK $8.3k | FD $7.2k
Wing players vs. the Hawks are a play and definitely if they are getting the usage of Caris LeVert. Atlanta ranks 29th defensively vs. the SG position and 30th against SFs. LeVert has taken 19+ shots in 5 straight games and has 5+ assists and rebounds in 3 of the last 4.
Juancho Hernangomez DK $4.8k | FD $4.6k
There's good upside for Minnesota's Juancho Hernangomez tonight vs. Orlando that could be higher scoring than expected with a betting total of 233.5. The Magic have allowed 120+ points in 3 of the last 5 and Minnesota has run the 2nd fastest pace in the league over the last 3 games. Hernangomez has double digit shot attempts in 4 of last 6 and has 15+ real points in each of those 4.
Center
Rudy Gobert DK $7.8k | FD $7.6k
Washington has shown some subtle improvements vs. the C position as of late, holding 4 of the last 5 big men to 23 fp or less. That came against Jarrett Allen, Robin Lopez, Daniel Gafford, and Taj Gibson though. Also over that span, Andre Drummond grabbed 12 boards in 22 minutes. It's a great spot for Rudy Gobert to get back on the right track, as he's been held to 30fp or less in three straight. Gobert is still getting the minutes (34+ in 9 straight) but his rebounding numbers dipped to 9 or fewer the last week. The boards should be there tonight considering the Wizards are last in the league in rebounding rate.
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