NBA DFS Core Plays November 5th: Naz Reid Gets a Great Matchup with Rudy Gobert Out
Published: Nov 05, 2022
We have a seven-game NBA DFS main slate on Saturday, November 5th. Much of this slate hinges on whether or not Giannis Antetokuonmpo plays in a great spot against the Thunder. But one thing is certain. Naz Reid is too cheap and has a fantastic matchup tonight. Let's dive into the slate and take a look at some of the top plays at each position and who are the top spend-ups, value plays, and everything in between! Be sure to check out our NBA DFS projections, powered by FanJections, NBA DFS Lineup Generator, and all of the rest of our NBA DFS content and tools! Let's break down Ryan's core plays of the day for DraftKings and FanDuel!
Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
---|---|---|---|
PG | Trae Young | Kevin Porter | Jamal Murray |
SG | Dejounte Murray | Anthony Edwards | Malcolm Brogdon |
SF | Kevin Durant | Jaylen Brown | Justise Winslow |
PF | Karl-Anthony Towns | Bobby Portis | Isaiah Hartenstein |
C | Nikola Jokić | Alperen Şengün | Naz Reid |
Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
---|---|---|---|
PG | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Jrue Holiday | Shaedon Sharpe |
SG | Dejounte Murray | Anthony Edwards | Derrick White |
SF | Kevin Durant | Jaylen Brown | Eric Gordon |
PF | Karl-Anthony Towns | Zion Williamson | Bobby Portis |
C | Nikola Jokić | Alperen Şengün | Naz Reid |
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