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NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for November 29

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles upcourt 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)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles upcourt 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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Top star players, best value picks, and guys you should stay a way from on November 29 in NBA Daily Fantasy Sports on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Welcome to Studs, Scrubs, and Duds; FanSided’s NBA DFS lineup helper.

Here’s what’s on the slate for tonight:

7 p.m. ET: Charlotte at Detroit, Toronto at Orlando
7:30 p.m. ET: Milwaukee at Cleveland, Philadelphia at New York
8 p.m. ET: Atlanta at Indiana, Utah at Memphis, Golden State at Miami, New Orleans at Oklahoma City
8:30 p.m. ET: LA Clippers at San Antonio
9 p.m. ET: Dallas at Phoenix
10 p.m. ET: Chicago at Portland
10:30 p.m. ET: Washington at LA Lakers

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

Jrue Holiday (at OKC – $7,800 on DK; $8,100 on FD): The Thunder defense has been good for the majority of the season but has certainly slipped as of late. Points have rarely been an issue for the Pelicans, whether it’s getting them or giving them up. Holiday is the best player on the floor in a game where there should be a high amount of points scored. And he’s at a great salary compared to the rest of the loaded field. He’s an easy pick on Friday.

Domantas Sabonis (vs ATL – $7,900 on DK; $8,700 on FD): Sabonis is a double-double machine and that should be no problem against the Hawks. The Hawks are weak against the position and with the pace they play, Sabonis will have plenty of rebounding and scoring opportunities. Expect a double-double with a big scoring output.

LeBron James (vs WAS – $11,200 on DK; $11,400 on FD): Given the matchup, LeBron should end up being the highest scoring player on the night. This projects as the highest scoring game on the night and LeBron is always a triple-double threat. There is some good value with the Lakers role players as well if you want to snag one of them.

Pascal Siakam (at ORL – $8,500 on DK; $9,400 on FD): If you’re looking for consistency on a stacked night with a great matchup, Siakam is your guy. He slots in nicely as a mid-salary, high salary players and he’s not going to hurt you one bit. He’ll get you at least value and given the matchup and his talent, the ceiling is very high.

Bam Adebayo (vs GS – $8,000 on DK; $8,700 on FD): No Jimmy Butler would help Adebayo’s cause as he’ll be the bigger focal point on offense. The Warriors are dreadful overall and Miami will be energized, looking to erase that Rockets defeat. Adebayo should be an easy double-double with a high assist number as well. If Butler plays, his value does go down a bit.