NBA Slate Overview: Injuries, Top Players & DFS Picks | March 27th
Slate Overview
The NBA daily fantasy landscape presents a compelling slate of games on . Several teams find themselves at pivotal points in their seasons, creating a dynamic environment for DFS players. The Brooklyn Nets are currently on a 10-game losing streak, while the Detroit Pistons have found some success, going 7-3 in their last 10 games and boasting a strong 23-7 record at home. The Philadelphia 76ers hold a 17-12 road record, and will face a red-hot Atlanta Hawks team riding a five-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz face a tough challenge on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks, who are currently experiencing a four-game slide. Other notable matchups include the Los Angeles Clippers at the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors at the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Houston Rockets at the Utah Jazz.
Injuries to Monitor
Injury reports are significantly impacting player availability and creating opportunities for value plays. The Nets will be without Egor Demin (foot). The Pistons are dealing with the absences of Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) and Ausar Thompson (ankle). The 76ers are shorthanded with VJ Edgecombe (back) and Joel Embiid (oblique) sidelined. Atlanta has Jonathan Kuminga (knee) listed as questionable. The Jazz are without Isaiah Collier (personal) and Lauri Markkanen (hip). Milwaukee will be without Kevin Porter (knee). The Clippers are missing John Collins (neck) and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot). Memphis is without Santi Aldama (knee) and Ja Morant (elbow). The Warriors have several players questionable, including Stephen Curry (knee), De’Anthony Melton (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Will Richard (ankle), while Moses Moody (wrist) is out. Finally, the Thunder are without Alex Caruso (hip), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Ajay Mitchell (ankle), and Jalen Williams (hamstring).
Elite Players
Guards
Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers ( against the Hawks) continues to be a consistent performer, averaging 29.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks over his last 10 games. He recently posted 41.3 DK points against Atlanta, demonstrating his potential for a high-scoring output. Keyonte George of the Utah Jazz ( against the Bucks) is poised for a strong return after a one-game absence, having already shown the ability to rack up over 40 DK points in his last two outings.
Forwards/Centers
Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers ( against the Grizzlies) remains a dominant force, averaging 28.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.9 steals over his last 10 appearances. Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks ( against the 76ers) is averaging 20.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.5 steals over his last 10 games. Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder ( against the Warriors) is averaging 15.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.7 blocks across his last 10 appearances.
Expected Chalk
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks ( against the Jazz) is averaging 21.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over two games since returning from a five-week absence. The Bucks, currently on a four-game slide, will be looking to get back on track against a Jazz team that allows the third-most points and most free throws per game to opposing power forwards.
Mid-Range Money
Kris Dunn of the Los Angeles Clippers ( against the Grizzlies) is averaging 8.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.6 steals across 10 games. CJ McCollum of the Atlanta Hawks ( against the 76ers) is up for a sixth straight start, averaging 17.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 0.8 steals over the last five games.
Value Picks
Kyle Kuzma of the Milwaukee Bucks ( against the Jazz) is averaging 12.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over his last 10 appearances. Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons ( against the Nets) recently delivered a strong performance with 18 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block. Jericho Sims of the Milwaukee Bucks ( against the Jazz) has topped 20 DK points in four of the last six games, averaging 5.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over that span.