NBA DFS Playbook November 17: De'Aaron Fox in a Smash Spot Against the Spurs

Published: Nov 17, 2022
After the massive 10-game NBA slate the NBA thought they would give us a slight break with a small 3-game slate tonight. The slate tonight still features huge names like Kevin Durant, & Damian Lillard who square off against one another, and De'Aaron Fox & Paul George, but George is questionable. Make sure to utilize our NBA DFS tools such as the NBA DFS lineup generator and the NBA DFS projections, powered by Fanjections while setting your lineups. Let's break down Dylan's top plays of the day for DraftKings and FanDuel!
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Pos (Click to sort ascending) | Player (Click to sort ascending) | Matchup (Click to sort ascending) | DK (Click to sort ascending) | DK Pts (Click to sort ascending) | FD (Click to sort ascending) | FD Pts (Click to sort ascending) |
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PG | Damian Lillard | 10000 | 0 | 9000 | 0 | |
I love Damian Lillard in this matchup against the Nets in Portland tonight. Lillard is coming off of two off games shooting the basketball from behind the arc going a combined 4-16 from behind the arc. He was still able to score 43, and 57 fantasy points respectfully. Lillard has been kept afloat by his double-digit assists and 22 free throw attempts. If Lillard's shot starts to fall tonight, lookout he could break the slate against a Nets team the allows the third-highest three-point percentage in the NBA. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | De'Aaron Fox | SAS @ SAC Thu 10:00 | 9000 | 43 | 9600 | 42.2 |
Fox is also a great play tonight. This Kings Spurs game has the highest game total of any on the slate by more than 15 points. Both of these two teams are in the top-3 in the NBA in pace, and we know that Fox excels with his speed in transition. I look for Fox to stay hot against a bad San Antonio defense that is thirst worst in the league in defensive efficiency. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | John Wall | 5700 | 0 | 6000 | 0 | |
John Wall is still coming off the bench behind Reggie Jackson, But their minutes a very similar. It is safe to say that Wall is simply outplaying Jackson most nights. I'm not sure a change to the starting lineup is going to happen, but I do not think it's necessary for Wall to be good for DFS purposes. He has been very consistent as of late scoring at least 25 fantasy points in his last five games. Detroit has also struggled against opposing point guards this season. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Killian Hayes | BKN @ POR Thu 10:00 | 5000 | 0 | 5300 | 0 |
Killian Hayes has gotten the start for the injured Cade Cunningham the last three games. Hayes has played at least 24 minutes in each of those starts and scored 20,33, and 33 fantasy points in those starts. His price has climbed dramatically for tonight's slate, but he still is a solid cheap option. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Edmond Sumner | 4000 | 0 | 4200 | 0 | |
Sumner is another guy who is filling in for someone out of the lineup. Sumner has started since Kyrie Irving was suspened by the NBA and has done a solid job. Over his last five games he is averaging 21 minutes and 21 fantasy points which is 16th best in the NBA in fantasy points per minute. Sumner is a solid cheap play on tonight's slate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Anfernee Simons | BKN @ POR Thu 10:00 | 7300 | 33.1 | 7500 | 30.8 |
Portland's backcourt has been quietly becoming one of the best offensive backcourts in the NBA. However, with Lillard in the lineup Simons ceiling seems to be capped. He has scored at least 30 fantasy points in his last five but hasn't gone over 37 fantasy points. He has done that on the back of hitting five three-pointers in each of his last three games. If you are looking for safety, Simons is your guy, just not sure the upside is there. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Devin Vassell | SAS @ SAC Thu 10:00 | 7000 | 36.4 | 6800 | 35.5 |
Vassell is another guy who has been a consistent contributor on a bad Spurs team. The Spurs are a top three team in pace and are the third worst defensive team in the NBA. That's great for us for fantasy purposes. Vassell just gets shots up, he has only had two games in which he saw less than 15 shot attempts. Vassel should have a good night against a bad Sacramento defense. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Jaden Ivey | DET @ LAC Thu 10:30 | 6900 | 34.7 | 6800 | 34 |
Jaden Ivery is so much fun to watch. He has been having to carry more on his offensive plate with Cade sidelined with an injury. Cunningham has missed the last three games and Ivey has scored 21, 35, and 38 fantasy points. The Clippers defense is good having the second highest defensive efficiency in the NBA. I am counting on the more usuage with Cade out of the lineup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Seth Curry | 4500 | 0 | 4700 | 0 | |
Seth Curry has finally made his way back from the ankle injury. He has played at least 23 minutes in his last three games and has scored 30 fantasy points in two of those games. At his price, he is a solid play tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Cam Thomas | BKN @ POR Thu 10:00 | 4200 | 17.5 | 5200 | 17.4 |
Cam Thomas has been getting more run off the bench as of late with Kyrie Irving suspended. he has played 24 minutes over his last five games and averaging just under 20 fantasy points. I like his price much better on DraftKings than FanDuel. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Paul George | 10200 | 0 | 9400 | 0 | |
If Paul George plays tonight he is a solid play just because the Detroit defense. Detroit is the worst defensive team in the league which will pretty much allow George to do whatever he wants. He has scored over 40 fantasy points in four of his last five games. With the $800 difference on sites, I do like him more on FanDuel, however. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Keldon Johnson | SAS @ SAC Thu 10:00 | 7400 | 35.8 | 7100 | 33.6 |
Once again, we want to attack this Spurs Kings game with the highest game total on the night. Keldon Johnson is the number one scoring option on this bad Spurs team and he should feast on this bad Sacramento defense. I look for Johnson to score over his 37 fantasy points per game tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Kevin Huerter | 6000 | 0 | 6100 | 0 | |
Huerter has just been a fantastic acquisition for the Kings. He is shooting just lights out from three to start this season knocking them down at a 52% clip. He is also averaging a career high in PPG with 16. Huerter should be as solid as usual against the Spurs tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Harrison Barnes | SAS @ SAC Thu 10:00 | 4900 | 25.6 | 5500 | 25.1 |
With the rookie Keegan Murray on the injury report that could create more scoring opportunities for Harrison Barnes. Barnes numbers have taken a hit this season after he looked to have a career resurgence last season. He is still playing a solid amount of minutes, he is just not getting the shot attempts, just eight a game over his last four games. He has scored over 28 fantasy points in three of his last four games so maybe there are some signs of life coming from Barnes. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Josh Hart | 6500 | 0 | 5900 | 0 | |
Josh Hart just does everything for the Balzers on a nightly basis. He is averaging 8/8/4 and is guarding the other team's best player most of the time. He has scored over 23 fantasy points in four of his last five games. Solid play on both sites tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Kevin Durant | 11600 | 0 | 11500 | 0 | |
Durant is the most expensive player on the slate and rightfully so. We know he is going to get his in this one going against Damian Lillard and the Blazers. He has yet to score under 42 fantasy points in any game this season. The Blazers are sixth in defensive efficiency this season, so it might be tough for Durant to really hit a ceiling game tonight. I might look elsewhere tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Jerami Grant | BKN @ POR Thu 10:00 | 7600 | 33.7 | 8400 | 32.9 |
Jerami Grant has just been on an absolute tear recently. Over his last four games, he has posted a line of 29/7/2 and averaged a whopping 47 fantasy points per game. Brooklyn's length down in the post could cause fits for Grant. However, at $7,600 on FanDuel, I am playing him tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Marcus Morris | 6300 | 0 | 5500 | 0 | |
Marcus Morris is about as steady as you can get for fantasy purposes. He has yet to score under 20 fantasy points in any game this season, he just lacks a ceiling, especially if Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are in the lineup. It is a good matchup for Morris and the Clippers, so he should be in play on FanDuel at $5,500. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Jeremy Sochan | SAS @ SAC Thu 10:00 | 4300 | 22.8 | 4300 | 23.3 |
Jeremy Sochan is a solid value play in tonight's highest-scoring game. Sochan has seen at least 25 minutes in each of his last five games and scored at least 20 fantasy points in each. With this game being fast-paced tonight, I like the value Sochan brings in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Nicolas Batum | DET @ LAC Thu 10:30 | 3700 | 11.5 | 4300 | 11.6 |
Batum is coming off back-to-back great games from him. He scored 32 and 22 fantasy points in those two games which were two of the three highest games of his season. He did that on the back of going 9-12 from three. If you want to ride the hot hand from Batum for $3,700 on FanDuel, I get it, but if Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are both in the lineup, I would stay away. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Domantas Sabonis | SAS @ SAC Thu 10:00 | 9400 | 45.8 | 10200 | 43.7 |
Sabonis ended up having a quiet game in his last one scoring 38 fantasy points in a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. In his previous game however he dropped 66 fantasy points when he went 26/22/8, just a crazy stat line It is a good matchup for the Kings on paper, but I am curious how Sabonis handles the size of Jakob Poeltl. I expect Sabonis to be fine, and if this game stays close, he should have another good night. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Jakob Poeltl | 7200 | 0 | 7800 | 0 | |
On the other side of this Spurs-Kings game, Poeltl is coming off a stellar performance himself in a good matchup against the Blazers where he took advantage of an injured Jusuf Nurkic. He scored 57 fantasy points and posted a 31/14/5 game. It is a tougher head-to-head matchup for Poeltl, however, with this game total, he should be just fine in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Ivica Zubac | DET @ LAC Thu 10:30 | 6400 | 31.9 | 6000 | 31.3 |
Zubac is coming off back-to-back games in which he disappointed for fantasy purposes only scoring 20 & 21 fantasy points. Zubac has a great matchup against a bad Pistons defense that is missing their best big man Isiah Stewart. With Zubac's size inside I expect him to eat on the inside in this one against a combination of Marvin Bagley and Jalen Duren. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Marvin Bagley | 5900 | 0 | 5700 | 0 | |
We have seen Bagley play in two games now since he came back from his injury and he has looked solid. In his last game he put up a solid 16/5, but he might be counted on more in the rebounding department with Isaiah Stewart being sidelined for a few weeks. Look to see Bagley's minutes creep into the 30s as he should see time at the five position when Jalen Duren is off the court. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Jalen Duren | DET @ LAC Thu 10:30 | 4100 | 18.6 | 5200 | 19.2 |
I am curious to see if Jalen Duren starts for the injured Isaiah Stewart or not tonight. In my eyes, the rookie has earned the right to start putting up solid numbers off the bench this season. In his one game in which he played 30 minutes, he put 31 fantasy points posting a 10-10 double-double. Duren is the best value at the center position on this slate tonight, let's just hope he gets the minutes to produce. Game Type: CASH & GPP |
Damian Lillard, PG | 10000 , 0 | 0 | 9000 , 0 | 0 | ||
I love Damian Lillard in this matchup against the Nets in Portland tonight. Lillard is coming off of two off games shooting the basketball from behind the arc going a combined 4-16 from behind the arc. He was still able to score 43, and 57 fantasy points respectfully. Lillard has been kept afloat by his double-digit assists and 22 free throw attempts. If Lillard's shot starts to fall tonight, lookout he could break the slate against a Nets team the allows the third-highest three-point percentage in the NBA. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
De'Aaron Fox, PG | 9000 , 43 | 43 | 9600 , 42.2 | 42.2 | ||
Fox is also a great play tonight. This Kings Spurs game has the highest game total of any on the slate by more than 15 points. Both of these two teams are in the top-3 in the NBA in pace, and we know that Fox excels with his speed in transition. I look for Fox to stay hot against a bad San Antonio defense that is thirst worst in the league in defensive efficiency. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
John Wall, PG | 5700 , 0 | 0 | 6000 , 0 | 0 | ||
John Wall is still coming off the bench behind Reggie Jackson, But their minutes a very similar. It is safe to say that Wall is simply outplaying Jackson most nights. I'm not sure a change to the starting lineup is going to happen, but I do not think it's necessary for Wall to be good for DFS purposes. He has been very consistent as of late scoring at least 25 fantasy points in his last five games. Detroit has also struggled against opposing point guards this season. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Killian Hayes, PG | 5000 , 0 | 0 | 5300 , 0 | 0 | ||
Killian Hayes has gotten the start for the injured Cade Cunningham the last three games. Hayes has played at least 24 minutes in each of those starts and scored 20,33, and 33 fantasy points in those starts. His price has climbed dramatically for tonight's slate, but he still is a solid cheap option. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Edmond Sumner, PG | 4000 , 0 | 0 | 4200 , 0 | 0 | ||
Sumner is another guy who is filling in for someone out of the lineup. Sumner has started since Kyrie Irving was suspened by the NBA and has done a solid job. Over his last five games he is averaging 21 minutes and 21 fantasy points which is 16th best in the NBA in fantasy points per minute. Sumner is a solid cheap play on tonight's slate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Anfernee Simons, SG | 7300 , 33.1 | 33.1 | 7500 , 30.8 | 30.8 | ||
Portland's backcourt has been quietly becoming one of the best offensive backcourts in the NBA. However, with Lillard in the lineup Simons ceiling seems to be capped. He has scored at least 30 fantasy points in his last five but hasn't gone over 37 fantasy points. He has done that on the back of hitting five three-pointers in each of his last three games. If you are looking for safety, Simons is your guy, just not sure the upside is there. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Devin Vassell, SG | 7000 , 36.4 | 36.4 | 6800 , 35.5 | 35.5 | ||
Vassell is another guy who has been a consistent contributor on a bad Spurs team. The Spurs are a top three team in pace and are the third worst defensive team in the NBA. That's great for us for fantasy purposes. Vassell just gets shots up, he has only had two games in which he saw less than 15 shot attempts. Vassel should have a good night against a bad Sacramento defense. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jaden Ivey, SG | 6900 , 34.7 | 34.7 | 6800 , 34 | 34 | ||
Jaden Ivery is so much fun to watch. He has been having to carry more on his offensive plate with Cade sidelined with an injury. Cunningham has missed the last three games and Ivey has scored 21, 35, and 38 fantasy points. The Clippers defense is good having the second highest defensive efficiency in the NBA. I am counting on the more usuage with Cade out of the lineup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Seth Curry, SG | 4500 , 0 | 0 | 4700 , 0 | 0 | ||
Seth Curry has finally made his way back from the ankle injury. He has played at least 23 minutes in his last three games and has scored 30 fantasy points in two of those games. At his price, he is a solid play tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Cam Thomas, SG | 4200 , 17.5 | 17.5 | 5200 , 17.4 | 17.4 | ||
Cam Thomas has been getting more run off the bench as of late with Kyrie Irving suspended. he has played 24 minutes over his last five games and averaging just under 20 fantasy points. I like his price much better on DraftKings than FanDuel. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Paul George, SF | 10200 , 0 | 0 | 9400 , 0 | 0 | ||
If Paul George plays tonight he is a solid play just because the Detroit defense. Detroit is the worst defensive team in the league which will pretty much allow George to do whatever he wants. He has scored over 40 fantasy points in four of his last five games. With the $800 difference on sites, I do like him more on FanDuel, however. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Keldon Johnson, SF | 7400 , 35.8 | 35.8 | 7100 , 33.6 | 33.6 | ||
Once again, we want to attack this Spurs Kings game with the highest game total on the night. Keldon Johnson is the number one scoring option on this bad Spurs team and he should feast on this bad Sacramento defense. I look for Johnson to score over his 37 fantasy points per game tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kevin Huerter, SF | 6000 , 0 | 0 | 6100 , 0 | 0 | ||
Huerter has just been a fantastic acquisition for the Kings. He is shooting just lights out from three to start this season knocking them down at a 52% clip. He is also averaging a career high in PPG with 16. Huerter should be as solid as usual against the Spurs tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Harrison Barnes, SF | 4900 , 25.6 | 25.6 | 5500 , 25.1 | 25.1 | ||
With the rookie Keegan Murray on the injury report that could create more scoring opportunities for Harrison Barnes. Barnes numbers have taken a hit this season after he looked to have a career resurgence last season. He is still playing a solid amount of minutes, he is just not getting the shot attempts, just eight a game over his last four games. He has scored over 28 fantasy points in three of his last four games so maybe there are some signs of life coming from Barnes. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Josh Hart, SF | 6500 , 0 | 0 | 5900 , 0 | 0 | ||
Josh Hart just does everything for the Balzers on a nightly basis. He is averaging 8/8/4 and is guarding the other team's best player most of the time. He has scored over 23 fantasy points in four of his last five games. Solid play on both sites tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kevin Durant, PF | 11600 , 0 | 0 | 11500 , 0 | 0 | ||
Durant is the most expensive player on the slate and rightfully so. We know he is going to get his in this one going against Damian Lillard and the Blazers. He has yet to score under 42 fantasy points in any game this season. The Blazers are sixth in defensive efficiency this season, so it might be tough for Durant to really hit a ceiling game tonight. I might look elsewhere tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jerami Grant, PF | 7600 , 33.7 | 33.7 | 8400 , 32.9 | 32.9 | ||
Jerami Grant has just been on an absolute tear recently. Over his last four games, he has posted a line of 29/7/2 and averaged a whopping 47 fantasy points per game. Brooklyn's length down in the post could cause fits for Grant. However, at $7,600 on FanDuel, I am playing him tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Marcus Morris, PF | 6300 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | ||
Marcus Morris is about as steady as you can get for fantasy purposes. He has yet to score under 20 fantasy points in any game this season, he just lacks a ceiling, especially if Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are in the lineup. It is a good matchup for Morris and the Clippers, so he should be in play on FanDuel at $5,500. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jeremy Sochan, PF | 4300 , 22.8 | 22.8 | 4300 , 23.3 | 23.3 | ||
Jeremy Sochan is a solid value play in tonight's highest-scoring game. Sochan has seen at least 25 minutes in each of his last five games and scored at least 20 fantasy points in each. With this game being fast-paced tonight, I like the value Sochan brings in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Nicolas Batum, PF | 3700 , 11.5 | 11.5 | 4300 , 11.6 | 11.6 | ||
Batum is coming off back-to-back great games from him. He scored 32 and 22 fantasy points in those two games which were two of the three highest games of his season. He did that on the back of going 9-12 from three. If you want to ride the hot hand from Batum for $3,700 on FanDuel, I get it, but if Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are both in the lineup, I would stay away. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
9400 , 45.8 | 45.8 | 10200 , 43.7 | 43.7 | |||
Sabonis ended up having a quiet game in his last one scoring 38 fantasy points in a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. In his previous game however he dropped 66 fantasy points when he went 26/22/8, just a crazy stat line It is a good matchup for the Kings on paper, but I am curious how Sabonis handles the size of Jakob Poeltl. I expect Sabonis to be fine, and if this game stays close, he should have another good night. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jakob Poeltl, C | 7200 , 0 | 0 | 7800 , 0 | 0 | ||
On the other side of this Spurs-Kings game, Poeltl is coming off a stellar performance himself in a good matchup against the Blazers where he took advantage of an injured Jusuf Nurkic. He scored 57 fantasy points and posted a 31/14/5 game. It is a tougher head-to-head matchup for Poeltl, however, with this game total, he should be just fine in this one. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Ivica Zubac, C | 6400 , 31.9 | 31.9 | 6000 , 31.3 | 31.3 | ||
Zubac is coming off back-to-back games in which he disappointed for fantasy purposes only scoring 20 & 21 fantasy points. Zubac has a great matchup against a bad Pistons defense that is missing their best big man Isiah Stewart. With Zubac's size inside I expect him to eat on the inside in this one against a combination of Marvin Bagley and Jalen Duren. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
5900 , 0 | 0 | 5700 , 0 | 0 | |||
We have seen Bagley play in two games now since he came back from his injury and he has looked solid. In his last game he put up a solid 16/5, but he might be counted on more in the rebounding department with Isaiah Stewart being sidelined for a few weeks. Look to see Bagley's minutes creep into the 30s as he should see time at the five position when Jalen Duren is off the court. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jalen Duren, C | 4100 , 18.6 | 18.6 | 5200 , 19.2 | 19.2 | ||
I am curious to see if Jalen Duren starts for the injured Isaiah Stewart or not tonight. In my eyes, the rookie has earned the right to start putting up solid numbers off the bench this season. In his one game in which he played 30 minutes, he put 31 fantasy points posting a 10-10 double-double. Duren is the best value at the center position on this slate tonight, let's just hope he gets the minutes to produce. Game Type: CASH & GPP |