FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/16/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After a small Thursday slate, we're back to an eight game Friday slate. There are plenty of games we can attack, and a few that look like we may want to avoid them. Overall, this is a great slate with a plethora of fantasy options. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]
Donte DiVincenzo is Out Next Three Games
Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte Divincenzo (quad) has been ruled out for at least the next three games. DiVincenzo suffered a minor left quadriceps strain during Wednesday's contest. He's been solid off the bench for the Bucks this season. He's averaging 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.1 minutes per game this season. Pat […]
Wesley Matthews Listed as Out for Saturday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (hamstring) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He returned on Wednesday, but aggravated his hamstring. Hamstring issues have a tendency to linger, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Matthews miss a few games. Dorian Finney-Smith should start in his place, but he doesn't […]
Avery Bradley Could Be Back Soon
Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (ankle) looked "really good" in practice and "will probably be back in the next couple of games," according to head coach Doc Rivers. Bradley has been sidelined the last five games, but has been struggling all season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken over the starting role, so Bradley could be […]
Danny Green Will Play on Friday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Danny Green (back) will play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Green left Wednesday's game due to back stiffness and did not return to that contest. Both Norman Powell (shoulder) and C.J. Miles (groin) are sidelined for this contest. Green should see plenty of extra playing time, assuming he's healthy enough […]
C.J. Miles Ruled Out Friday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. This was expected after it was announced on Thursday that Miles was likely going to miss four games. Danny Green (back) and OG Anunoby will see increased playing time with Miles sidelined.
Lou Williams Records 23 Points In Thursday's Win
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams provided his usual late-game heroics where he knocked down some big shots to secure the win on Thursday over the Spurs. Williams scored 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting and added three rebounds with two assists to go along with a make from three in 28 minutes of action. Williams […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Nine Points On Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cooled off after recording double-digit scoring in his last three games to provide nine points in his club's win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. SGA shot 4-for-9 from the floor and added five assists with two turnovers in 27 minutes of action. SGA did have some foul […]
Gary Harris Posts An Efficient Line In Thursday's Win
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris was an efficient 7-for-9 from the floor to score 18 points to help secure the blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Harris added two makes from three to go along with four assists with three rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes of action. The efficient shooting […]
Monte Morris Scores Eight Points In Start On Thursday
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris received the start over Jamal Murray and scored eight points in the blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Morris managed just eight points on 4-for-9 shooting and added two rebounds with two assists and a steal in 29 minutes of action. Morris will most likely move back to […]
Malik Beasley Scores 15 Points On Thursday
Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley scored a season-high 15 points, all pretty much in garbage time, in his club's blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Beasley was 6-for-15 from the floor with a make from three and added three rebounds with three assists and a steal in 24 minutes of action. Beasley bounced […]
Jamal Murray Comes Off The Bench On Thursday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray got moved to the bench on Thursday as he breached a team rule, but his club picked up the blowout win. Murray still managed to score 14 points and made four of his 10 shots while connecting on three makes from deep and added four rebounds with five assists to […]
Quinn Cook Scores 11 Points Off The Bench
Golden State Warriors guard Quinn Cook came off the bench as Andre Iguodala got the start for matchup purposes in the loss on Thursday to the Houston Rockets. Cook was 4-for-8 from the floor and 3-for-4 from three to score 11 points and added two rebounds with an assist in 24 minutes of action. With […]
Andre Iguodala Quiet In The Start In The Loss
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Andre Iguodala was quiet as he got the start with Stephen Curry (groin) sidelined in the loss to the Rockets on Thursday. Iggy scored just five points on 2-for-4 shooting with six rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes of action. Iggy got the start for matchup purposes and […]
Klay Thompson Scores 10 Points Without A Make From Downtown
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Klay Thompson scored 10 points in the rough loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Thompson was just 5-for-16 from the floor and 0-for-5 from beyond the arc while adding three rebounds with two blocks and three turnovers in 29 minutes of action. The shorthanded Warriors never quite got […]
DeMar DeRozan Continues To Exceed Draft Value
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 34 points with six rebounds, five assists, one block, three steals and one turnover in 41 minutes on Thursday. DeRozan has averaged 37 minutes per game on the season and is producing averages of 25.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.1 steals with a 28.8 […]
Avery Bradley Out Again On Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (ankle) is out again on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The Clippers keep calling him questionable but have ruled him out pre-game for five consecutive contests. When he does finally return, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the starting role from him and is the one that needs to […]
Seth Curry Out On Friday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry (knee) is out of Friday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team is calling it a right patellar bone bruise, and he is day-to-day going forward. Curry has seen time at the three perimeter positions, and his absence should open up a few extra minutes for Evan Turner and […]
Gerald Green Is A Game-Time Decision On Thursday
Houston Rockets guard/forward Gerald Green (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. Green suffered a right ankle sprain last Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs and has been inactive for the previous two games. The Rockets are the first game of the night, meaning DFS owners will have […]
Danny Green Is Probable For Friday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Danny Green (back) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Green exited Wednesday's contest with back tightness and did not return in the club's loss. The Celtics are a key game versus a division rival, and it sounds like Green will be in the starting lineup. Check back […]
Avery Bradley Remains Questionable for Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (ankle) remains questionable for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Bradley has missed the last four games, and there is no indication that he'll play in this one. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved into the starting lineup and there is a good chance he'll stay there once Bradley is […]
J.J. Redick Scores 22 Points Against Orlando
Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick's time as a sixth man appears to be over after the team's acquisition of Jimmy Butler, and the veteran sharpshooter is already making the most of his expanded role. Against Orlando on Wednesday, Redick scored 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting while also adding in six assists and four rebounds. Philadelphia […]
Jrue Holiday Has Second Consecutive Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday recorded his second consecutive double-double on Wednesday, finishing a 107-100 loss to Minnesota with 14 points and 10 assists. However, it wasn't a very good performance, as he shot a poor 7-for-18 from the field and missed all three attempts from deep while recording six turnovers for the third […]
E'Twaun Moore Leads Pelicans In Scoring On Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard E'Twaun Moore scored a team-high 31 points in Wednesday's 107-100 loss to Minnesota, shooting 13-for-23 from the field, including a really good 4-for-8 from deep. He also had four rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Moore is a good shooter and he had a couple of 20-plus point nights last […]
Josh Hart Plays 24 Minutes On Wednesday In The Win
Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart played 24 minutes but struggled from the floor in Wednesday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Hart connected on just 2-for-7 shooting for six points and added five rebounds with an assist and a block on the night while committing two turnovers. With Rajon Rondo (hand) fracturing his hand […]
Jamal Crawford Scores 11 Points Off The Bench
Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford scored in double digits for the second consecutive game in his club's win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Crawford was 4-for-5 from the floor and a brilliant 2-for-3 from three to score 11 points and added four assists with a block and a rebound in just 17 minutes. […]
Devin Booker Distributes A Career-High 12 Assists In The Win
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker continued his excellent playmaking abilities as he dished out a career-high 12 assists in the big win for his young club against the Spurs on Wednesday. Booker did struggle with his shot as he connected on just 5-for-14 shooting to score 13 points and added four rebounds with two steals […]
Isaiah Canaan Shoots Perfect From Downtown On Wednesday
Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Canaan was a perfect 5-for-5 from beyond the arc and he scored 19 points to help secure the big win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Canaan was an overall efficient 7-for-8 from the floor and added four rebounds with an assist and a steal in 32 minutes. Canaan came […]
Josh Jackson Shows Some Life On Wednesday
Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson got some extra run with Trevor Ariza (personal) out and he provided a decent line in 22 minutes of action on Wednesday. Jackson was 6-for-13 from the floor for 14 points and added four rebounds with three assists and a block. Jackson played his most minutes in his […]
Ricky Rubio Picks Up Four Steals On Wednesday
Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio managed to rack up four steals in his club's loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday by a score of 118-68. Rubio's shooting struggles continued as he connected on just 3-for-8 from the floor for 11 points and added three assists with three rebounds while committing four turnovers in the loss. […]