NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for November 4th
Welcome to Studs, Scrubs, and Duds; FanSided’s daily fantasy NBA lineup helper.
Here’s what’s on the slate for tonight:
7 p.m. ET: Detroit at Washington
7:30 p.m. ET: New Orleans at Brooklyn
8 p.m. ET: Houston at Memphis, Milwaukee at Minnesota
9 p.m. ET: Philadelphia at Phoenix
10:30 p.m. ET: Portland at Golden State
How this works:
Studs: Top high salary picks that you can build your lineup around.
Scrubs: Value players looking for a big night or consistent options to help fill out your lineup.
Duds: Players to avoid given their high salary and/or poor matchup.
Five players are picked on each slide, positions are not applicable, and both DraftKings and FanDuel salaries are listed.
Studs
Giannis Antetokounmpo (at MIN – $11,300 on DK; $12,000 on FD): Giannis will need to be the top scorer on the night and I fully expect him to be in that top position. The Timberwolves are better than most expected them to be, but no KAT will hurt them more in this game than it did against the Wizards. Giannis could end up flirting with a triple double in this one.
Kyrie Irving (vs NO – $9,500 on DK; $9,700 on FD): The Pelicans defense remains an eyesore and Kyrie is having his way way with the league in Brooklyn. Kyrie is below Westbrook in both leagues and given the matchup, I expect Kyrie to provide much more value than Westbrook on Monday.
Damian Lillard (at GS – $8,900 on DK; $10,300 on FD): This should be an easy night for Lillard, who is at a great salary on DK. He’ll carve up the Warriors defense, racking up plenty of points and assists. There is a blowout concern, which would limit his production, but if it is a blowout, he’ll play a big role.
Tobias Harris (at PHO – $7,000 on DK; $7,300 on FD): Harris has been consistent this season and no Embiid certainly helps his cause. He can do a little bit of everything for the Sixers and won Embiid means everyone gets a small bump as there will be more opportunities. Take him while you can without Embiid.
Andrew Wiggins (vs MIL – $6,700 on DK; $6,900 on FD): Wiggins didn’t get full on against the Wizards as it turned into a blowout, but that shouldn’t be the case against the Bucks. What will be the case is Wiggins once again being the leader on offense with KAT out of the lineup. It might not be pretty, but he’ll get numbers and be well over value at this price.