Another showdown slate with the Los Angeles Clippers as the Clippers are on the second leg of a back-to-back squaring off against the Phoenix Suns on Halloween day, Thursday October 31st. Things could get pretty spooky in this one. 

We’re dealing with just one major injury as Bradley Beal is listed as questionable but everything else is as straightforward as can be. That is unless the Clippers decide to rest someone on a back-to-back. Let's dive into everything NBA DFS Playbook for tonight’s showdown matchup.

 

 

 

NBA DFS Showdown Picks & Playbook: Suns vs. Clippers Game Preview

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Suns vs. Clippers Notable Injuries & Lineups

Phoenix Suns Key Injuries

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Suns vs. Clippers NBA DFS Showdown Picks: MVP & Captain 

James Harden - $16,500 DK, $15,500 FD

Harden has been a fantasy point MONSTER this year. He’s averaging 52.4 DKP/game through four games. He has four straight double-doubles and he only played 32 minutes on the first leg of the back-to-back and played 38 and 36 in the Clippers' first back-to-back this season.

Kevin Durant - $15,600 DK, $15,000 FD

Durant has had an insane start to his season as he’s coming off three straight 30-point games and has 45+ DKP as well in all three, 50+ in two straight. Kevin Durant plays monster minutes and leads the team in USG rate at 29% and 1.19 DKP/min. It’s really hard not to love Kevin Durant.

Ivica Zubac - $12,000 DK, $13,000 FD

I’m not sure Phoenix has anything to stop Ivica Zubac much like it didn’t in their first matchup as Zubac went for 21 points and nine rebounds. Zubac, through four games, has two double-doubles and is averaged 18.5 points and 13.5 rebounds. Zubac’s usage rate and FP/min marks are WAY up this year. Sneaky captain option with most of the field gravitating to Harden and Durant.

 

 

 

UTIL NBA DFS Showdown Plays for Thursday

Devin Booker - $10,000 DK, $14,000 FD

It hasn’t been the best start for Devin Booker to start the campaign, but we know how good he can be. He has a 25% USG and is still averaging 1 FP/min despite deferring to Kevin Durant a lot. Booker is always someone who can go on a crazy scoring run at any time.

Norman Powell - $7,000 DK, $11,000 FD

On the year, Norman Powell has a 27% usage rate and that’s second on the team. We’ve seen what his ceiling can be when he scores the ball as he’s scored 30+ points and 43+ DKP in each of them. He’s taken 15+ shots and 17+ points in all four games this year.

Tyus Jones - $6,800 DK, $11,500 FD

Tyus Jones has been the perfect fit for Phoenix as we knew they needed a point guard, they went out and got one, and he’s been great. He’s put up 28+ DKP in three of four games this year with a low of 24.5. Jones is a very safe option.
 

 

 

Suns vs. Clippers NBA DFS Picks: Dart Throws

Royce O’Neale - $5,000 DK, $10,000 FD

I think the minutes long-term are cut down, but while Grayson Allen battles his way back from an extended absence and Bradley Beal is a little banged up, O’Neale’s minutes should be stable. He’s played 24+ minutes in all four games this year and in back-to-back games he’s notched 26+ DKP.

Derrick Jones - $4,800 DK, $9,500 FD

Derrick Jones has been quite good for the Clippers this season and has been consistent from a FP/min perspective. He’s played 33+ minutes in two straight outings and 22+ DKP in three of four. On this slate, he has the highest minutes ceiling for anyone at this price point.

Kris Dunn - $3,800 DK, $8,500 FD

Dunn is just under 1 FP/min this year and has shown a 28-minute ceiling, which is when his ceiling popped. This could be a solid Dunn game with how many guards the Suns play at one time.

Kai Jones - $1,000 DK, $6,500 FD

It’s hard not to have Kai Jones in our player pool at $1K. It’s hard to predict his minutes on a nightly basis, but both times Jones’ has played double-digit minutes, he’s put up double-digit fantasy points.

 

 

 

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