NBA DFS – studs, scrubs, and duds for November 16
Top star players, best value picks, and guys you should stay a way from on November 16 in NBA Daily Fantasy Sports on DraftKings and FanDuel.
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: Milwaukee at Indiana
7:30 p.m. ET: Charlotte at New York
8 p.m. ET: New Orleans at Miami, Houston at Minnesota
8:30 p.m. ET: Toronto at Dallas, Portland at San Antonio
10:30 p.m. Atlanta at LA Clippers
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
Jimmy Butler (vs NO – $7,600 on DK; $9,400 on FD): Butler can be inconsistent as he’s willing to take a backseat. But the Pelicans don’t play defense and are horrible against any guard. This should be a big scoring night for Butler as he plays well over his value.
LaMarcus Aldridge (vs POR – $6,600 on DK; $7,900 on FD): Aldridge hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire as of late, but the Blazers have no frontcourt to speak of and Aldridge always seems to put up solid numbers against his former team. Expect a big game out of Aldridge as the Blazers don’t have anyone who can consistently handle him in the paint.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (at IND – $12,000 on DK; $12,600 on FD): Giannis wanted Brogdon back, so there’s no ill will. But Giannis is also in destroy mode and Brogdon (even though he’s not playing) and the Pacers are in the way. And with Middleton out, Giannis carries even more of the load. He’s the top salary on the night but that’s because he’ll be the top performer on the night. Always take Giannis with confidence.
Paul George (vs ATL – $7,900 on DK; $9,100 on FD): George got off to a strong start and his life is going to get even easier on Saturday when Kawhi joins him in the lineup. The Hawks pace and overall defense lends itself to fantasy points for the opposing team. And George can fill up the box score without having to do to too much.
Terry Rozier (at NY – $6,700 on DK; $7,400 on FD): The Knicks were boosted and energized by wanting to get the better of Porzingis. But don’t fall for it. They remain one of the bottom teams in the league. Rozier can be inconsistent but the Knicks are bottom thirds against the position and Rozier can fill it up.