Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Spurs and Heat, and play the Knicks, Raptors, and Pistons next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6 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 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Raptors and Nets, and they play the Nets, Bulls, and Knicks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.6 points and 6.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.9 points and 8.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The underdogs have won four of the 76ers’ last five games.
• The Celtics have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last eight games at Wells Fargo Center.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 16 of their last 17 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
• The 76ers have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Wells Fargo Center following a home win.

76ers vs Celtics Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Justin Edwards, Kyle Lowry, and Eric Gordon.

The Celtics will be without Xavier Tillman due to a knee injury.

76ers vs Celtics Prediction

The Boston Celtics are capable of winning comfortably, but I’ll continue to ride the belief that the break is going to cause some sloppy, funky play. A week off breaks a rhythm. Also, the break allowed a team like the 76ers to get healthier. The Celtics have had issues covering these inflated lines, which has led to a 23-31-1 ATS record. The underdog has covered six of the last 10 games between the Celtics and 76ers, and four of those covers were outright wins. No Embiid or PG on the injury report is a sight for sore eyes. Give me the 76ers and the points.

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Before we dive into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics 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 week’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,000

How important has forward Jayson Tatum been to the Boston Celtics starting lineup this season? Let’s review Jayson Tatum’s player data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 52 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging a robust 27.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking the data just presented more closely, in the 52 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 50.1 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 NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $9,600

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has established himself as one the best guards in the National Basketball Association today. Let’s review Maxey’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 46 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 27.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Last month, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia 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.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $8,000: Kelly Oubre Jr., Shooting Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $6,600.

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Before we dive into the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks 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 Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,400

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns been the driving force behind the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance on the basketball court from a statistical standpoint, let’s examine his recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season. This will provide a clear picture of Anthony Towns contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 48 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging an impressive 24.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 48 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Anthony Towns has averaged 51.4 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, Karl Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,400

In addition to Karl Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been a key contributor to the New York Knicks lineup this season. Examining Brunson’s recent game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season to better illuminate this assertion.

In the 52 games that Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 42.9 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the New York Knicks impressive 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets, New York point guard Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 42 points, six rebounds, ten assists and two steals in the New York Knicks victory over the Wizards.

Additional flex plays I like in this NBA matchup (Draftkings price noted): Trae Young, Point Guard (Atlanta Hawks) $10,600: Dyson Daniels, Shooting Guard (Atlanta Hawks) $8,200.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs 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 San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,000

Center Victor Wembanyama has undoubetedly been a standout performer for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Having stated that, how has the talented young center played from a statistical standpoint? Let’s examine Wembanyama’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 45 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.5 Draftking points a game.

More recently, in the San Antonio Spurs impressive 144-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks two weeks ago, Wembanyama played exceptionally well. In the Spurs victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds, one assist and six blocks.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the San Antonio Spurs win over the Bucks, Wembanyama tallied a massive 64.5 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers that I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

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, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $9,000

In 46 games that forward Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brown is averaging a robust 22.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks a game.

Last month, in the Atlanta Hawks 119-115 upset victory over the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown certainly played at a high level. Brown accumulated 24 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in the Atlanta Hawks win over the Boston Celtics.

It is noteworthy that the Boston Celtics have listed Jalyen Brown as questionable for this evening’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game slate.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): De’Aaron Fox, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $9,200: Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $10,800: Payton Pritchard, Point Guard (Boston Celtics) $7,000.

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San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Magic, beat the Wizards, and then play the Suns, Pistons, and Pelicans next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 10.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.3 points and 9.3 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Stephon Castle is dishing 3.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Knicks and Heat, and play the 76ers, Knicks, and Raptors next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Celtics vs Spurs Injury Report

The Celtics will be without Jrue Holiday, while Torrey Craig and Jaylen Brown are questionable.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey.

Celtics vs Spurs Prediction

I’ve been fading the Celtics in these big favorite spots all year, and they’re just 22-31-1 ATS on the season overall. However, the Spurs are still trying to figure things out these last few weeks as they’ve lost six of their last nine games and that includes a ridiculously bad loss to the Hornets. This will be the sixth straight road game for the Spurs. The Celtics have looked bored at times this season, but they can still pour it on when motivated, and this is a chance to empty the chamber with the break right around the corner. The Spurs are 9-15 SU on the road this season. Give me the Celtics in a double-digit home victory.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Knicks, lost to the Mavs, and play the Spurs, 76ers, and Knicks next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat beat the 76ers, lost to the Nets, and they play the Thunder, Mavs, and Raptors next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.7 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 16.4 points and 10 rebounds. Terry Rozier is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Jovic is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Miami Heat will win

• The Celtics have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The underdogs have won each of the Heat’s last three games.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Heat’s last four games.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 12 of their last 13 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Heat have lost each of their last six home games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
• The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs following a loss.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against the Heat.

Heat vs Celtics Injury Report

The Miami Heat will be without Isaiah Stevens and Dru Smith. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is questionable with an illness.

The Celtics will be without Jrue Holiday and Torrey Craig. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are questionable.

Heat vs Celtics Prediction

The Boston Celtics have taken over this rivalry with wins in eight of the last nine games against the Heat, and they’re easily the better team in this spot. However, the Celtics have had some sloppy performances lately which includes a loss to the Mavs, and let’s not forget getting spanked by the 76ers for three quarters. We’re also seeing Brown and Tatum as questionable, with Jrue already being ruled out. The Heat should be motivated after laying an egg against the Nets and there are reinforcements with Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Kyle Anderson joining the squad. Check the injury report for this one before betting, but give me the Heat and the points at the time of this writing.

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Before we dive into the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics 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 tomorrow afternoon’s Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyler Herro, Point Guard, Miami Heat $9,600

Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro has certainly been a standout performer for the Miami Heat this season. Having stated that, how the Miami guard performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s examine Herro’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 49 games that Tyler Herro has played for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA regular season, Herro has averaged a massive 41.2 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Miami Heat’s 108-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers four days ago, Herro played rather well. Let me be more specific. In the Heat’s victory over the 76ers, Miami guard Tyler Herro compiled a whopping 52.3 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. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Tyler Herro is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $9,000

Forward Jaylen Brown has undoubtedly been a standout performer for the Boston Celtics this season. Let’s take a look at Brown’s statistical data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In 46 games that forward Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brown is averaging a robust 22.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks a game.

In the Atlanta Hawks 119-115 upset victory over the Boston Celtics last month, Jaylen Brown certainly played at a high level. Brown accumulated 24 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in the Atlanta Hawks win over the Boston Celtics.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Bam Adebayo, Center (Miami Heat) $9,200: Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $11,000: Payton Pritchard, Point Guard (Boston Celtics) $6,400.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks 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 Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Kyrie Irving, Point Guard, Dallas Mavericks $9,800

Point guard Kyrie Irving has certainly been an essential part of the Dallas Mavericks starting lineup this season. Considering this statement, what do the statistics indicate regarding Irving’s performance? To answer this question, let’s analyze Irving’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 40 games that guard Kyrie Irving has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Irving has averaged a rather impressive 24.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks two days ago, Dallas point guard Kyrie Irving played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Irving compiled 34 points, nine rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Philadelphia 76ers win over the Mavericks just mentioned, Kyrie Irving compiled a whopping 54.8 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. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS contest.

In my view, Kyrie Irving is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Kyrie Irving at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

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 48 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging a robust 26.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Daniel Gafford, Center (Dallas Mavericks) $7,600: Jaylen Brown, Guard (Boston Celtics) $9,000: Klay Thompson, Shooting Guard (Dallas Mavericks) $5,800.

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Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the 76ers and Cavs, and they play the Rockets, Kings, and Warriors next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.5 points and 4.8 assists, while Max Christie is averaging 15 points and 9 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the 76ers and Cavs, and play the Knicks, Heat, and Spurs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 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 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Mavericks have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 games against the Mavericks.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 night games against the Mavericks.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The Celtics have lost each of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
• The road team has won five of the Celtics’ last six games.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games following a road loss.

Celtics vs Mavericks Injury Report

Jrue Holiday is questionable with a shoulder injury.

The Mavs will continue to be without Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, and Caleb Martin. Anthony Davis is questionable with an abdomen issue.

Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction

It would be nice to know if Anthony Davis is going to play, as it makes me feel better about the Mavericks. Either way, I can’t lay big numbers with the Celtics, something I’ve avoided all year. Not only are the Celtics 20-30-1 ATS on the season, but they’ve failed to cover six of their last eight games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics are also kind of in a letdown spot after their big win over the Cavs, and they have the Knicks on deck. Of course, check the injury report to see the status of AD before betting. I’m still grabbing the points with the Mavs.

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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 Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics 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 Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,000

Forward Jayson Tatum been instrumental to the Boston Celtics offensive success this season Considering this, what do the statistics indicate regarding Tatum’s performance? To explore this, we will analyze Tatum’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 46 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging a robust 26.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking the data just presented more closely, in the 46 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 50.6 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. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $10,400

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has established himself as one the best guards in the National Basketball Association today. Let’s review Maxey’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 40 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 27.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last month, 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.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $8,600: Ricky Council IV, Small Forward (Philadelphia 76ers) $4,400.

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Philadelphia 76ers

76ers vs Celtics Prediction

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Pelicans vs Celtics Prediction

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Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Raptors, Pistons, and Heat next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.1 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Mavs, lost to the Rockets, and play the Pelicans, 76ers, and Cavs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Celtics vs Bulls Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is questionable for the Celtics with a knee injury, and Al Horford is questionable with a toe injury. Sam Hauser is questionable with a hip injury.

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig, Zach LaVine, and Coby White.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

The Boston Celtics are a .500 team over their last 10 games, and yet they continue to get these inflated lines. The Celtics have covered just three of their last seven games. Now, we’re seeing Horford, Hauser and Tatum on the injury report, and they’re still massive favorites. The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a double-digit favorite, and two of those failed covers were outright losses. I know the Bulls stink, and not having Zach LaVine makes them even worse. Still, the Celtics keep getting these huge numbers and they’re not cashing tickets. I’m not laying these numbers, especially if Tatum doesn’t play. Of course, check the injury report before betting. I’m still siding with the Bulls and as many points as I can get.

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Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Cavs, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Hawks, Grizzlies, and Nets next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.4 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 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.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Mavs, lost to the Lakers, and play the Bulls, Pelicans, and 76ers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Rockets have lost each of their last 15 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have won 14 of their last 15 home games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games at TD Garden.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against the Rockets at TD Garden.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 17 games following a win.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games.

Celtics vs Rockets Injury Report

Derrick White is questionable for the Celtics with a shin injury, and Al Horford is questionable with a toe injury.

The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while Cam Whitmore is questionable with an illness.

Celtics vs Rockets Prediction

We keep cashing on the Houston Rockets and these underdog lines. As I’ve said before, the Rockets are a young, talented team eager to prove themselves in these big games. It’s like the Rockets are trying to convince themselves that they’re a contender this season. Recently the Rockets beat the Cavs twice, beat the Nuggets on the road, and beat the Grizzlies twice. The next step is to get revenge on the Celtics after losing to them by 23 points earlier this month. The Celtics are going to be favored, especially at home, but they’ve also failed to cover six of their last nine games. I’ll roll with the Rockets and the points on Monday night in a must-watch NBA showdown.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks 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 pots. 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 Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $8,800

Forward Jaylen Brown has undoubtedly been a standout performer for the Boston Celtics this season. Having stated that, how has the talented forward performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Brown’s statistical data from the 2024 NBA regular season

In 38 games that forward Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brown is averaging 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Atlanta Hawks 119-115 upset victory over the Boston Celtics one week ago, Jaylen Brown played at a high level. More specifically, Brown accumulated 24 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in the Atlanta Hawks win over the Boston Celtics.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Atlanta Hawks win over the Boston Celtics just mentioned, Celtics forward Jaylen Brown tallied a massive 54.3 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. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Jaylen Brown is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,800

In 42 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging 27.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 42 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 51.6 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the Boston Celtics 120-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Jayson Tatum played exceptionally well. Tatum tallied 38 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in the Celtics victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Daniel Gafford, Center (Dallas Mavericks) $7,200: Kyrie Irving, Point Guard (Dallas Mavericks) $10,000.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Clippers, lost to the Lakers, and play the Rockets, Bulls, and Pelicans next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.5 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Thunder, and they play the Wizards, Pelicans, and Pistons next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.1 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.2 points and 4.5 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The underdogs have won three of the Mavericks’ last four games.
• The Celtics have lost seven of their eight previous games at American Airlines Center following a road loss.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last five day games following a road win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Mavericks have lost eight of their last nine games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games following a loss.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against the Celtics after winning as underdogs.

Mavericks vs Celtics Injury Report

The Mavs will continue to be without Dante Exum, Naji Marshall, Jaden Hardy, Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, and Luka Doncic. Klay Thompson is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Celtics will be without Drew Peterson due to a concussion. Derrick White is questionable with knee soreness.

Mavericks vs Celtics Prediction

I’ve been fading the Boston Celtics and big chalk all season, and it’s paid off up to this point, given their 17-27-1 ATS record. The Mavs also just beat the Thunder as double-digit underdogs. This is also the first time the Celtics and Mavs play since the NBA Finals, so there’s a revenge spot here. Still, I can’t get behind the Mavericks with confidence given their CVS receipt that is their injury report. There are only so many missing bodies a team can overcome and a win here and there doesn’t move the needle for me. A healthy Celtics squad is hard to play with on even terms. When the opponent is missing half its rotation, these games shouldn’t be close. I have no choice but to lay the points with the Celtics on the road given the injury situation.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers 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 Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,200

Unless you have been living under a rock the last few decades you are aware that LeBron James is a generational basketball talent. With that said, how has James performed a statistical perspective this season? Let’s review LeBron James game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer this question.

In the 38 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a massive 23.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 38 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging 50.3 Draftkings points a contest.

One week ago, in the Los Angeles Lakers thrilling 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets, James played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. LeBron James compiled 29 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Nets.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Brooklyn Nets just mentioned, Lakers forward LeBron James accumulated a robust 55.3 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 view, LeBron James is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,800

In the 41 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Tatum is averaging 27.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 41 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics this season, Tatum is averaging 52.1 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Boston Celtics 120-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this month, Jayson Tatum played rather well. Tatum tallied 38 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in the Celtics victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $9.000: Anthony Davis, Power Forward (Los Angeles Lakers) $11,600: Derrick White, Guard (Boston Celtics) $7,800.

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