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NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for November 27

By Jeremy Lambert

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Top star players, best value picks, and guys you should stay a way from on November 27 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: Brooklyn at Boston, Detroit at Charlotte, Orlando at Cleveland, Utah at Indiana, Sacramento at Philadelphia
7:30 p.m. ET: New York at Toronto
8 p.m. ET: Miami at Houston, LA Clippers at Memphis, Atlanta at Milwaukee
8:30 p.m. ET: Minnesota at San Antonio
9 p.m. ET: Washington at Phoenix
9:30 p.m. ET: LA Lakers at New Orleans
10 p.m. ET: Oklahoma City at Portland
10:30 p.m. ET: Chicago 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

Anthony Davis (at NO – $10,000 on DK; $11,100 on FD): It’s Davis’ return to New Orleans and even though LeBron has been the star of the Lake Show this season, this will be Davis’ game. LeBron will be more than willing to take a backseat against this Pelicans defense in order to let Davis shine. Unless LeBron just wants to rub it in the face of the former Lakers and try to embarrass them more than he did at the end of last season.

Zach LaVine (at GS – $7,100 on DK; $7,500 on FD): The Warriors defense looked better against the Thunder but don’t fall for it. It’s still a weak defense from a team that can’t figure things out at home. LaVine is the best player on the floor and has a very high ceiling giving his scoring and all around ability. He should have a big scoring effort in this one.

CJ McCollum (vs OKC – $7,600 on DK; $7,000 on FD): It doesn’t matter how McCollum is playing leading up to a game against the Thunder. If he’s playing the Thunder, he’s going to perform. He’s a true Thunder killer and will likely shoot an insane percentage while also chipping in with assists.

Pascal Siakam (vs NY – $8,900 on DK; $9,600 on FD): The Knicks are actually decent against the position, but do you really trust the Knicks against a player like Siakam? Your answer should be no. This feels like a doubled-double game and then some for Siakam. I love his price on DraftKings.

Bam Adebayo (at HOU – $7,500 on DK; $8,400 on FD): I’m torn between Adebayo and Butler in this game. I still don’t trust Houston’s defense while Miami has gotten along well on offense all season. Adebayo didn’t play well in the first game against the Rockets, but they are weak against the position and he can do a bit of everything. My gut says he’ll out-perform Butler. Grabbing one of them is recommended.