This article is part of our NBA DraftKings series.
Presentation of the slate
PHI at IND: The 76ers are on a seven-game winning streak.
MIN to TOR: The Raptors have won two in a row.
MIA at CHI: The heat is 14 to 20 on the road.
SAC at WAS: The Kings have won two in a row.
GSW at MEM: The Warriors are 7-28 on the road.
BOS at UTA: Jazz is 20-13 at home.
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Injuries to watch out for
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PHI- Jalen McDaniels (hip): Questionable
IND- Tyrese Haliburton (knee), Benoit Mathurin (ankle), Chris Duarte (ankle): OUT
MINI – Jaylen Nowell (knee), Anthony Edwards (ankle): Questionable / Karl Anthony Towns (calf): OUT
MIA- Kyle Lowry (knee): Questionable / Cody Zeller (nose): OUT
CASE – Kevin Huerter (knee), Trey Lyles (shoulder): Questionable
GSW- Andre Iguodala (wrist), Andre Wiggins (staff): OUT
SAME – steven adams (knee), Ja Morant (staff): OUT
BOS- Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles): Questionable / Robert Williams (hamstrings): OUT
UTA- Jordan Clarkson (finger): Questionable / Collin Sexton (hamstrings): OUT
elite players
Guards
Fred Van Vleetraptors ($8,800) vs. Timberwolves
VanVleet is a game-high 59.3 DK points, averaging 19.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 3.0 steals over the past five games. He also recorded 49.8 DK points in his previous meeting with the Timberwolves and should shine again as they drop the league’s eighth-most points per game to the point guards and allow opponents to shoot 37.1%. long distance.
Desmond ScourgeGrizzlies 
($7,800) vs. Warriors
Bane generated 50 DK points last game, marking the second time he reached 50, averaging 20.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists over 10 outings. He’s also averaging 7.0 three-point attempts per game and has a strong chance to excel against the Warriors, who are giving up the league’s fifth-most threes per game.
Forwards/Centers
Jimmy ButlerHeat 
($8,500) at Bulls
Butler has passed DK 44 points in each of the last eight outings, including three with over 50, and he’s averaging 25.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 13 games since. the break of the stars. He amassed 41.5 DK points in his previous meeting with the Bulls this season and should be able to revive his offense as they give up the league’s second-most three-pointers per game.
Pascal Siakamraptors 
($8,500) vs. Timberwolves
Siakam produced 57.5 DK points in the previous outing and is averaging 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals over the last 10. He should continue to thrive against the Timberwolves, who give up the most free throws and sixth most rebounds in the league per game.
Jacob Poeltlraptors ($7,300) vs. Timberwolves
Poeltl has recorded three straight double-doubles and is averaging 14.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals over the past five games. He should continue to thrive against the Timberwolves, who are giving up the league’s fourth-highest offensive rebound per game.
Expected Chalk
Joel Embid76ers 
($11,400) at Pacers
Embiid continues to dominate the competition, averaging 37.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.6 blocks over the past five games, including a game-high 70.5 DK points. He also totaled 57.3 DK points in his last meeting with the Pacers, scoring 42 on 11 of 16 shooting. He should be set for another big night as the Pacers give up the fifth-most points and third most league rebounds per game.
Choice of value
Alex CarusoBulls 
($3,400) against the heat
Caruso is averaging 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in a starting role in his last 10 appearances. He faces a tough game against the Heat but should find an opportunity to shoot from long range as they give up the league’s third-most three-pointers per game.
Corey KispertWizards 
($4,300) vs. Kings
Kispert posted a game-high 31.8 DK points while averaging 12.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 30 minutes per game over the last 10. He should continue to make an impact with a favorable game against the Kings, who are giving up the league’s second-most points per game to shooting guards and allowing opponents to average 37.2% from long range.
Caleb MartinHeat ($4,400) at Bulls
Martin continues to provide a solid effort off the bench, averaging 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals, including a season-high 33.5 DK points in his last five appearances. He should earn some extra playing time while Cody Zeller stays out.
Santi AldamaGrizzlies ($4,100) vs. Warriors
Aldama is providing a boost from the bench, averaging 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists over the past five games, including two with 24+ DK points. He has a good chance to stand out against the Warriors, who don’t have much size coming off their bench, and who also give up the league’s sixth-most free throws per game.
Daniel GafffordWizards ($4,800) vs. Kings
Gafford is averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over five games, including a game-high 27.5 DK points twice. He’s facing a tough game against the Kings’ frontcourt, but he should also have room to find his rhythm offensively, as they’re giving up the league’s fourth-most points in the paint.
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