Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves and Raptors, and they play the Knicks, Grizzlies, and Magic next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Hornets and 76ers, and they play the 76ers, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Nets have won each of their last nine home games against the Cavaliers following a win.
• The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.
• The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The favorites have won each of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games at Barclays Center.
• The Nets have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs following a home win.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Cavaliers and Nets.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Nets vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Nets will be without Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.

The Cavs won’t have Dean Wade and JT Thor. Isaac Okoro and Ty Jerome are questionable.

Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of blowing the doors off as they’re one of the best teams in the league and are 35-19 ATS on the season. The Cavs blasted the Nets by 29 points back in December. Still, this is a lot of points for two teams coming off the break. Also, the Nets have strung together three straight wins and all of a sudden find themselves in the running for a play-in spot. Maybe the Nets aren’t trying to tank after all? The Nets are also as healthy as they’ve been in a while. The Cavs should win, but it’shard to turn down the points with the Nets given the layoff and the way the Nets entered the break.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves and Wizards, and they play the Nets, Knicks, and Grizzlies next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.4 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.9 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Rockets, beat the 76ers, and they play the Heat, Suns, and Celtics next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 47 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Raptors vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, PJ Tucker, and Brandon Ingram.

The Cavs won’t have Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. Max Strus and Ty Jerome are questionable.

Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of winning in a blowout as they’re one of the best teams in the league, have the rest advantage, and they’re 34-19 ATS on the season. The Raptors are coming off a last-second win last night over the 76ers. I’m still grabbing the points with the Raptors. Since getting healthier, the Raptors have quietly played good ball and are cashing tickets. The Raptors have now covered seven of their last 10 games and are 32-21-1 ATS on the season overall. The Raptors are 4-2 ATS in their last six games as a double-digit underdog, and two of those covers were outright wins. The Raptors lost by six points to the Cavs on the road last month. Give me the free buckets.

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Before we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $10,600

In my view, veteran guard Donovan Mitchell has been the driving force behind the Cleveland Cavaliers overall team achievements this season. Let examine Mitchell’s game data the 2024 NBA regular season to provide further clarity on my previous statement.

In the 49 games that Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a whopping 40.8 Draftkings points a game.

Three days ago, in the Cleveland Cavaliers convincing 134-124 victory over the Washington Wizards, Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. In the Cavaliers win over the Wizards just mentioned, Mitchell compiled 33 points, two rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cavaliers win over the Wizards, Mitchell accumulated 40.8 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my opinion, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Donovan Mitchell at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Anthony Edwards, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves $11,600

How significant has talented guard Anthony Edwards been to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup this season? Let’s analyze Edwards recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 49 games that Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA regular season, Edwards is averaging a rather impressive 45.3 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-108 win over the Chicago Bulls last week, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards played exceptionally well. Anthony Edwards amassed 49 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in the Timberwolves victory over the Chicago Bulls.

It should be noted that Anthony Edwards has been listed as questionable on the Timberwolves official injury report for this evening’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this DFS contest.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Darius Garland, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $9,600: Rudy Gobert, Center (Minnesota Timberwolves) $8,200: Max Strus, Forward (Cleveland Cavaliers) $4,400.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers and Rockets, and they play the Bucks, Thunder, and Rockets next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pistons and Wizards, and they play the Raptors, Nets, and Knicks next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.4 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.9 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Timberwolves have lost 17 of their last 18 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last nine Monday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won seven of their last eight road games.
• The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.

Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.

The Timberwolves won’t have Donte DiVincenzo, Jesse Edwards, and Julius Randle. Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley are questionable.

Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Prediction

I was surprised when I saw this line, as the Timberwolves are no pushover night to night, but oddsmakers are telling you not to expect Edwards to suit up. If that’s the case, I have to roll with the Cavs at home. Obviously, you should check the injury report before betting. Either way, the Cavs are at home where they’re 24-4 SU, and they’re the third-best cover team in the league with a cover percentage of 63.4 percent. It’s hard to bet against the Cavs night-to-night, and it’s going to be even tougher if the Timberwolves won’t have their best player on top of Randle and DiVincenzo already being sidelined. Give me the Cavs by double digits on Monday night.

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Before we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jordan Poole, Guard, Washington Wizards $8,600

Guard Jordan Poole has certainly been a standout performer for the Washington Wizards this season. Having stated that, how has the talented Washington guard performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Poole’s relevant game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 43 games that Jordan Poole has played for the Washington Wizards in the 2024 NBA regular season, Poole is averaging a rather impressive 20.3 points. 3.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 43 games that guard Jordan Poole has played for the Washington Wizards this season, Jordan Poole is averaging 36.3 Draftkings points a game.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Jordan Poole at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $10,800

In the 48 games that Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a whopping 40.4 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Cleveland Cavaliers dominating 115-105 victory over the Washington Wizards last month, Donovan Mitchell certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. In the Cavaliers win over the Bulls just mentioned, Mitchell compiled 20 points, six rebounds, and one steal.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cavaliers win over the Wizards, Mitchell tallied 38.2 Draftkings points.

In conclusion, I fully expect Donovan Mitchell to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Darius Garland, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $9,800: Ty Jerome, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $5,400: Corey Kispert, Forward (Washington Wizards) $4,400: Carlton Carrington, Guard (Washington Wizards) $2,600.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pistons, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Timberwolves, Raptors, and Nets next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.2 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.8 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards beat the Nets and Hornets, and they play the Hawks, Spurs, and Pacers next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 13.1 points and 4 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Corey Kispert is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Washington Wizards will be without Malcolm Brogdon, Alex Sarr, and Saddiq Bey. Marcus Smart, AJ Johnson, and Khris Middleton are questionable after being traded to the Wizards.

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro. De’Andre Hunter is questionable after being traded from the Hawks.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers obviously have the ability to blow out the Wizards, and they’ve won 11 straight games against them. The Wizards haven’t beat the Cavs since December 2021 when Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen were still in Cleveland. However, this line is massive and one you don’t see in the NBA often. The Cavs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games when a favorite of 15 or more points, dating back to 2017. The Cavs are just 4-4 ATS in their last eight games as a double-digit favorite overall. The Wizards have also won three straight games which may not mean much, but the confidence has to be higher than it was a week ago. I’m grabbing the points with the Wizards.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Mavericks, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Wizards, Timberwolves, and Raptors next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the Bulls, lost to the Hawks, and they play the 76ers, Hornets, and Bulls next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won five of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Cavaliers have lost 10 of their last 15 games as road favorites following a home loss.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a home loss.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 27 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Detroit Pistons have cooled off with losses in six of their last 10 games, and that includes a rough loss to the Hawks in their last effort. Now the Pistons face a Cavs team that’s beaten them in each of the last 11 games. That includes an 11-point loss about a week ago. The Pistons haven’t beaten the Cavs since February 2022. The Cavs should be motivated to rebound from a frustrating performance last night against the Celtics. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Given the consistency level of both teams and the head-to-head history, I’ll lay the points with the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. 

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,800

How important has forward Jayson Tatum been to the Boston Celtics success on the offensive side of the basketball this season? Let’s take a look at the talented forward’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 47 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging a robust 26.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Looking the data just presented more closely, in the 47 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 51.1 Draftkings points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $9,600

In the 47 games that guard Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a whopping 40.3 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-106 victory over the Miami Heat five days ago, Donovan Mitchell certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. In the Cavaliers win over the Heat just noted, Mitchell compiled 34 points, two rebounds, six assists and one steal.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Miami Heat, Mitchell tallied 50.3 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Evan Mobley, Power Forward (Cleveland Cavaliers) $9,200: Jaylen Brown, Guard (Boston Celtics) $9,000: Ty Jerome, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $5,800.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the 76ers and Pelicans, and play the Mavericks, Knicks, and Heat next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hawks and Mavericks, and they play the Pistons, Wizards, and Timberwolves next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.

The Boston Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers should be favored at home where they’re 24-3 SU on the season. The home team has won the first two games this season between the Celtics and Cavs. The Cavs are also 33-16 ATS on the season. I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if you’re looking at the Cavaliers and the free bucket. The value is still with the Celtics and the free bucket. The Celtics are still the betting favorite to win the NBA title, and you just don’t get them as an underdog. In fact, this will be just the fourth time since June of last year where the Celtics are an underdog. You just don’t get a fully healthy Celtics team as an underdog and I find it hard to turn down. Give me the Celtics on Tuesday night.

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Before we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this afternoon’s Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Kyrie Irving, Guard, Dallas Mavericks $10,400

Guard Kyrie Irving has proven to be the pivotal backcourt leader for the Dallas Mavericks this season. To evaluate his performance statistically, we will review Irving’s latest game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 39 games that guard Kyrie Irving has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Irving has averaged a rather impressive 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.

Upon closer analysis of the recently presented data, Kyrie Irving has averaged a substantial 40.8 Draftkings points per game in the 30 games he has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season.

Earlier today, the Dallas Mavericks announced that point guard Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. In my view, the absence of Doncic in the Dallas Mavericks lineup should result in Kyrie Irving being more involved in the team’s offense in tonight’s NBA regular season game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for today’s game.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a FanDuel NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In conclusion, I believe that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in this afternoon’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am selecting Kyrie Irving at the captain for this single game FanDuel NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $10,000

In the 46 games that Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a whopping 40.5 Draftkings points a game.

Two days ago, in the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-106 victory over the Miami Heat, Donovan Mitchell certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. In the Cavaliers win over the Heat just noted, Mitchell compiled 34 points, two rebounds, six assists and one steal.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cavaliers win over the Miami Heat, Mitchell tallied 50.3 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Evan Mobley, Power Forward (Cleveland Cavaliers) $9,400: Daniel Gafford, Center (Dallas Mavericks) $8,800.

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Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Pelicans, lost to the Pistons, and they play the 76ers, Celtics, and Rockets next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 4.8 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 14.4 points and 8.4 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hawks and Heat, and they play the Celtics, Pistons, and Wizards next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.2 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.9 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.8 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Mavericks have lost each of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The Cavaliers have lost each of their last seven Sunday games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mavericks have won four of their last six games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Mavericks and Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Mavericks teams that held a winning record.

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro. Craig Porter Jr. is questionable with an illness.

The Mavs will continue to be without Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, and Luka Doncic. PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, and Kyrie Irving are questionable.

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Prediction

I’ve been fading the Dallas Mavericks a lot lately because of their injury situation and despite some wins here and there, they haven’t been all that impressive. The Mavs weren’t going to have Luka anyway for this game, but the fact he was just traded has sent shockwaves throughout the league. I can’t imagine how his teammates feel, and now they have to get up for an early NBA start before they can fully process things. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Mavs were sleepwalking through this game. Oh, the Cavs are 32-16 ATS on the season, which is the second-best cover team in the league. Thick number, but this has a chance to get ugly. Give me the Cavs in a home blowout.

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Before we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Trae Young, Point Guard, Atlanta Hawks $11,800

Talented point guard Trae Young has certainly been a solid player for the Atlanta Hawks this season. Having stated that, how has the versatile young point guard played from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Young’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 43 games that point guard Trae Young has played for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Young has averaged 22.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 11.4 assists, and 1.3 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 43 games that Trae Young has played for the Hawks this season, Young is averaging a robust 48.2 Draftkings points a game.

It is noteworthy that the Atlanta Hawks have listed point guard Trae Young as questionable for this evening’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Trae Young is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $10,400

In the 45 games that Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a massive 40.6 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-117 win over the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell certainly played at a high level. More specifically, in the Cavaliers win over the Pacers, Mitchell amassed 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cavaliers win over the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell tallied a whopping 55.3 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Darius Garland, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $8,600: Ty Jerome, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $4,400: Max Strus, Shooting Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $5,000.

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Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Rockets and Timberwolves, and then play the Pacers, Pistons, Spurs, and Bucks next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 19.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Dyson Daniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pistons and Heat, and they play the Mavs, Celtics, and Pistons next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.9 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro. Darius Garland and Sam Merrill are questionable after missing last night.

The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Cody Zeller, and Kobe Bufkin. Trae Young is probable despite a hamstring issue.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction

The Hawks have lost six straight games, and they’re 20-27 ATS on the season. The Hawks are also piling up the injuries, which includes losing Jalen Johnson for the remainder of the season. Young is expected to play, but he’s not himself as he’s been dealing with a hamstring issue. The Hawks are simply in bad shape at the moment. The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the end of a back-to-back, but none of their starters logged heavy minutes as they cruised against the Heat. The Cavs are now 31-16 ATS on the season, which ties them with the Grizzlies for the second-best cover team in the NBA. Thick number, but the only way to go is to lay it. The Hawks are in no shape to be trusted given their form and injury situation.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Rockets, beat the Pistons, and they play the Hawks, Mavs, and Celtics next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat beat the Nets and Magic, and they play the Spurs, Bulls, and 76ers next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 24 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Heat vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Miami Heat will be without Josh Richardson and Dru Smith. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Isaiah Stevens are questionable. Jimmy Butler is suspended yet again.

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.

Heat vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’re the better, more consistent team. The Cavs are also 30-16 ATS, making them the third-best cover team in the NBA. The Heat are also still dealing with the Jimmy Butler nonsense. However, the Cavs have lost three of their last four games and have failed to cover six of their last 10 games. The Heat are also leaning into their youth, and they’ve shown promise, with Jovic, Herro, Ware, and others leading the charge. The Heat have also won three straight games against the Cavs and seven of the last 10 games overall. The Heat beat the Cavs back in December as a small dog. I’ll grab the points with the Heat at home.

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Before we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $12,600

Point guard Cade Cunningham has certainly been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 41 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged 24.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 41 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons this season, Cunningham is averaging 50.7 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Orlando Magic’s 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons two days ago, Cade Cunningham played rather well. More specifically, Cunningham compiled 35 points, five rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block in the Orlando Magic’s victory over the Detroit Pistons.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Cade Cunningham appears to be the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am selecting Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $10,600

In the 43 games that Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a robust 40.5 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Donovan Mitchell certainly played exceptionally well. In the Cavaliers win over the Pacers, Mitchell amassed 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cavaliers win over the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell tallied a whopping 55.3 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Darius Garland, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $9,800: Ty Jerome, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $5,000: Isaiah Stewart, Center (Detroit Pistons) $2,800.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the Hawks, lost to the Magic, and they play the Pacers, Mavericks, and Bulls next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Rockets and 76ers, and they play the Heat, Hawks, and Mavs next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 25 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against the Pistons following a loss.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs following a loss.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.

The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg. Tobias Harris is questionable with a head injury.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers should be eager for a bounce-back performance after three straight losses. However, we have to be concerned with the Cavs after allowing a combined 267 points in their last two games. The Pistons also aren’t a pushover, as they get after it defensively and force a ton of turnovers. That could be frustrating for a Cavs team that’s coming off their worst week of the season. The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a double-digit favorite. The Pistons have also seen 13 of their 23 wins this season come on the road. The status of Tobias Harris is big in this spot, so check the injury report before betting. I still want the points with the Pistons.

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Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction

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Before we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $12,000

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has established himself as one the best guards in the National Basketball Association today. Having stated that, how has the talented point guard performed from a statistical perspective this season? Let’s review Maxey’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 35 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 26.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 35 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Maxey is averaging a rather impressive 45.1 DraftKings points a game.

Earlier this week, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey played exceptionally well. More specifically, Maxey compiled 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in the Bucks victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my opinion, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Tyrese Maxey at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers $10,400

In the 41 games that Donovan Mitchell played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mitchell has averaged a robust 39.7 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers ten days ago, Donovan Mitchell certainly played exceptionally well. In the Cavaliers win over the Pacers, Mitchell amassed 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Cavaliers win over the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell tallied a whopping 55.3 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Darius Garland, Point Guard (Cleveland Cavaliers) $9,600: Ricky Council IV, Small Forward (Philadelphia 76ers) $5,400.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Suns, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Rockets, Pistons, and Heat next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.2 points and 4.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.2 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Nuggets and Bucks, and they play the Bulls, Lakers, and Kings next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.4 points and 5.9 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The 76ers have won three of their last four games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Cavaliers have lost nine of their last 10 games at Wells Fargo Center following a loss.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Cavaliers following a road loss.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
• The 76ers have lost each of their last seven games.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.

76ers vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, KJ Martin, Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and Kyle Lowry.

The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Isaac Okoro, and Evan Mobley. Caris LeVert is questionable with a wrist injury.

76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction

As Ive said in the past, you can’t show the Philadelphia 76ers any attention until they get healthy. The 76ers are losing games left and right, and they’re just 14-28 ATS on the season. With a 33.3 cover percentage, the 76ers are the worst cover team in the NBA. The Cavs have a cover percentage of 67.4 percent, which is second-best behind only the Thunder. The Cavs beat the 76ers in late December by 27 points and that was a game Philly had Lowry, Drummond, and Martin. That won’t be the case tonight. There’s only one option in this contest. Give me the Cavs in a road beat down.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves and Suns, and they play the 76ers, Pistons, and Heat next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.1 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Celtics, Hawks, and Grizzlies next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.2 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Cavaliers have lost each of their six previous night games at Toyota Center following a home win.
• The Rockets have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games after losing as favorites.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games following a win.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Rockets have lost five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Toyota Center.

Rockets vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while N’Faly Dante is day-to-day after being recalled from the G League.

The Cavs won’t have Emoni Bates, Luke Travers, Isaac Okoro, and Evan Mobley. Caris LeVert is questionable with a wrist injury.

Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting the benefit of the doubt based on what they’ve done all season. The Cavs have 36 wins and 29 covers. With a cover percentage of 69 percent, only the Thunder are better at covering numbers this season. I’m still grabbing the free bucket with the Rockets. The Rockets have been holding their own all year, and they’re 14-7 SU at home. The Rockets are also a young, feisty team that’s still eager to prove it belongs in the contender conversation and games like this can prove it with positive results. The Rockets will have an extra pep in their step and should have a chance to win this game outright. The Rockets are also 24-17-1 ATS. I’ll grab the bucket with the Rockets while also sprinkling the ML.

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