Stan Son provides his thoughts and insights on DFS options for Thursday’s NBA slate on DraftKings.

There are six games on Tuesday’s NBA slate. The Bulls, Lakers, Clippers, Pelicans, and Jazz are all playing the second night of a back-to-back.

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Guard

Stud

Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ($10,000)

I do like Luka Doncic a lot up top, as well, but I’ll take the $2,100 savings and the slightly better matchup. While Doncic has a higher ceiling (90.5 FPTS three games ago), there’s a chance both players end up in a similar range Thursday night. Josh Giddey has cleared 60 FPTS in four straight games, the unquestioned leader of the Bulls and a triple-double threat on any given night.

Other Options: Luka Doncic ($12,100), Donovan Mitchell ($9,500), James Harden ($9,100), Devin Booker ($8,900), Austin Reaves ($8,000), Darius Garland ($7,900), Dejounte Murray ($7,500), Kon Knueppel ($7,200), Norman Powell ($6,700), Tre Jones ($6,100)

Value

Daniss Jenkins, Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards ($5,000)

Cade Cunningham is out for this one, so Dannis Jenkins could get the start. Even if he doesn’t, Jenkins should play a significant amount of minutes, and he’s thrived in an expanded role. Across eight starts this season, he has averaged 14.8 points, seven assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 31.4 minutes per contest. He cleared 30 FPTS in five games during that span, including two performances over 40 FPTS. This matchup is one of fantasy’s best as Washington sits second in pace and 28th in defensive rating over its last 15 games.

Other Options: Max Strus ($5,300), Marcus Sasser ($5,100), Jordan Miller ($4,800), Marcus Smart ($4,700), Dennis Schroder ($4,000)

Forward

Stud

Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls ($8,700)

When James Harden arrived in Cleveland, he and Jarrett Allen clicked instantly, while Evan Mobley was trying to fit in. Mobley was in the 20 to 30 FPTS range during that stretch. But Allen has missed the last six games, and Mobley has cleared 40 FPTS in five contests during that span, with a high of 56.2 FPTS in his last game. Coincidence? I think not. Allen has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest, so Mobley should continue to thrive — especially since Chicago ranks third in pace.

Other Options: LeBron James ($7,700), Matas Buzelis ($7,500), Norman Powell ($6,700), Jaime Jaquez Jr. ($6,200), Ausar Thompson ($6,200)

Value

Leonard Miller, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ($4,900)

The former Timberwolves forward had always intrigued with his height, length, and skill set, but he was buried on a veteran-led, playoff-bound team. Now that Leonard Miller is in Chicago, he’s thrived in an expanded role. He has averaged 33 minutes over his last four games, clearing 25 FPTS in each with two performances over 30 FPTS. He only played 28 minutes in his most recent game, a blowout in favor of Chicago. It’s unlikely that the Bulls will do the same to the Cavaliers, so Miller should garner a full workload.

Other Options: Tobias Harris ($6,000), Will Riley ($5,300), Max Strus ($5,300), Marcus Smart ($4,700), Karlo Matkovic ($3,900), Dean Wade ($3,500)

Center

Stud

Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards ($8,800)

Jalen Duren has racked up over 50 FPTS in two of his last three games. One came against the Wizards on Tuesday, when he finished with 55.8 FPTS on 36 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and a block. Washington plays fast, eschews defense, and is thin in the front court, so Duren should feast once again.

Other Options: Victor Wembanyama ($11,200), Evan Mobley ($8,700)

Value

Nick Richards, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ($4,100)

Chicago has gotten healthy in its front court, but Richards has remained a significant part of the rotation, averaging 22.9 minutes over 16 games. He’s cleared 20 FPTS in nine games during that stretch with a high of 30.2 FPTS. On Monday, he put up 14 FPTS in just 13 minutes due to a blowout for Chicago.

Other Options: Jalen Smith ($5,500), Wendell Carter Jr. ($5,300), Deandre Ayton ($5,100), Karlo Matkovic ($3,900)