NBA DFS First Look: Tuesday, October 22nd
The NBA DFS First Look, complete with sortable odds, implied team totals, NBA DFS projections, NBA starting lineups, and more, will help you get an early start on the upcoming DraftKings and FanDuel slates that are loaded into our NBA DFS optimizer, LineupHQ.
NBA Schedule & Vegas Lines
| Road Team | Home Team | Favorite | Spread | Game Total | Road Total | Home Total | Time (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | Boston Celtics | BOS | -5.5 | 223.5 | 109.0 | 114.5 | 7:30 PM | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Los Angeles Lakers | MIN | -1.5 | 219.0 | 110.3 | 108.8 | 10:00 PM |
Implied Totals, Team Stats, and Pace of Play
| Offense | Line | Total | PPG | +/- | O-Rat | Pace | Reb % | Matchup | Pace | Reb % | 3PAtt | 3P % | PAPG | D-Rat | P-Pace | Time (ET) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 5.5 | 109.0 | 112.8 | -3.8 | 7 | 30 | 1 | at BOS | 19 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 97.0 | 7:30 | ||
| Boston Celtics | -5.5 | 114.5 | 120.6 | -6.1 | 1 | 19 | 4 | vs NYK | 30 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 97.0 | 7:30 | ||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -1.5 | 110.3 | 113.0 | -2.8 | 17 | 23 | 8 | at LAL | 4 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 99.6 | 10:00 | ||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 1.5 | 108.8 | 118.0 | -9.3 | 15 | 4 | 21 | vs MIN | 23 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 99.6 | 10:00 |
Note: The stats to the left of the first grey column are for the offense, the stats to the right are for the defense of the opponent. Total = team total, PPG = points per game, +/- = difference between total and PPG, O-Rat = offensive rating, Pace = pace of play, Reb % = rebounding rate, 3PA = 3-point attempts allowed, 3P % = 3-point percentage allowed, PAPG = points allowed per game, D-Rating = defensive rating, P-Pace = projected pace of game
Point Guard (Projected Starters)
| Starter | Team | Total | DK | Pos | FD | Pos | MIN/G | +/- | FP/G | +/- | USG% | +/- | PPG | +/- | APG | +/- | PAPG | RPG | +/- | DK/M | +/- | FD/M | +/- | Matcup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | 109.0 | $8,700 | PG | $8,900 | PG | 35.4 | -12.7 | 45.8 | -14.7 | 31% | -1% | 28.7 | -7.2 | 6.7 | -2.4 | 11.8 | 3.6 | -1.6 | 1.29 | 0.07 | 1.25 | 0.05 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | 114.5 | $5,800 | PG | $6,400 | PG | 32.8 | -16.8 | 30.1 | -17.3 | 16% | -1% | 12.5 | -5.8 | 4.8 | -4.1 | 8.0 | 5.4 | -3.4 | 0.92 | -0.11 | 0.91 | -0.07 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | 110.3 | $5,500 | PG | $5,400 | PG | 28.9 | -15.8 | 27.3 | -18.2 | 16% | 0% | 11.4 | -7.1 | 5.9 | -4.2 | 8.5 | 2.9 | -1.2 | 0.95 | -0.25 | 0.93 | -0.29 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | 108.8 | $6,200 | PG | $6,500 | PG | 32.7 | -7.0 | 34.8 | -12.5 | 22% | -2% | 18.0 | -8.2 | 6.3 | -1.3 | 9.8 | 3.1 | -0.9 | 1.06 | -0.20 | 1.02 | -0.16 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
Note: The +/- columns show the difference between last year’s regular season and this year’s preseason. MIN = minutes per game, FP/G = fantasy points per game, USG = usage rate, PPG = points per game, APG = assists per game, PAPG = potential assists per game, RPG = rebounds per game, DK/M = DraftKings points per minute, FD/M = FanDuel points per minute.
Shooting Guard (Projected Starters)
| Starter | Team | Total | DK | Pos | FD | Pos | MIN/G | +/- | FP/G | +/- | USG% | +/- | PPG | +/- | APG | +/- | PAPG | RPG | +/- | DK/M | +/- | FD/M | +/- | Matcup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | 109.0 | $5,600 | SF/PF | $5,900 | SF/PF | 33.4 | -10.9 | 28.7 | -17.2 | 13% | -9% | 9.4 | -8.9 | 4.1 | -1.1 | 6.9 | 8.3 | -4.3 | 0.86 | -0.35 | 0.84 | -0.31 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Derrick White | BOS | 114.5 | $6,300 | PG/SG | $6,900 | SG/PG | 32.6 | -8.6 | 33.4 | -8.6 | 18% | 3% | 15.2 | -2.7 | 5.2 | -2.4 | 8.2 | 4.2 | -1.7 | 1.02 | 0.01 | 1.02 | 0.03 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | 110.3 | $8,800 | SG | $9,400 | SG/SF | 35.1 | -8.2 | 43.7 | -12.7 | 31% | 1% | 25.9 | -4.9 | 5.1 | -2.1 | 7.7 | 5.4 | -2.4 | 1.25 | -0.09 | 1.21 | -0.17 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | 108.8 | $6,000 | PG/SG | $6,300 | SF/SG | 32.1 | -9.1 | 31.8 | -1.2 | 20% | 3% | 15.9 | -1.9 | 5.5 | -1.0 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.99 | 0.34 | 0.96 | 0.39 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
Note: The +/- columns show the difference between last year’s regular season and this year’s preseason. MIN = minutes per game, FP/G = fantasy points per game, USG = usage rate, PPG = points per game, APG = assists per game, PAPG = potential assists per game, RPG = rebounds per game, DK/M = DraftKings points per minute, FD/M = FanDuel points per minute.
Small Forward (Projected Starters)
| Starter | Team | Total | DK | Pos | FD | Pos | MIN/G | +/- | FP/G | +/- | USG% | +/- | PPG | +/- | APG | +/- | PAPG | RPG | +/- | DK/M | +/- | FD/M | +/- | Matcup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | 109.0 | $6,800 | SG/SF | $6,200 | SG/SF | 34.8 | -8.4 | 33.8 | -14.7 | 24% | -6% | 19.6 | -8.8 | 3.6 | -2.1 | 6.6 | 4.5 | -1.2 | 0.97 | -0.25 | 0.94 | -0.20 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | 114.5 | $8,200 | SG/SF | $8,100 | SF/SG | 33.5 | -10.9 | 38.7 | -14.0 | 28% | 1% | 23.0 | -6.5 | 3.6 | -1.1 | 6.8 | 5.5 | -2.7 | 1.16 | -0.06 | 1.13 | -0.08 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | 110.3 | $5,300 | SF | $4,800 | SF/PF | 29.2 | -10.4 | 19.5 | -1.7 | 16% | 0% | 10.5 | -1.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.67 | 0.28 | 0.68 | 0.24 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | 108.8 | $5,000 | SF/PF | $4,200 | SF/PF | 26.8 | -2.9 | 23.2 | 3.5 | 18% | 2% | 13.6 | -0.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 0.87 | 0.25 | 0.86 | 0.28 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
Note: The +/- columns show the difference between last year’s regular season and this year’s preseason. MIN = minutes per game, FP/G = fantasy points per game, USG = usage rate, PPG = points per game, APG = assists per game, PAPG = potential assists per game, RPG = rebounds per game, DK/M = DraftKings points per minute, FD/M = FanDuel points per minute.
Power Forward (Projected Starters)
| Starter | Team | Total | DK | Pos | FD | Pos | MIN/G | +/- | FP/G | +/- | USG% | +/- | PPG | +/- | APG | +/- | PAPG | RPG | +/- | DK/M | +/- | FD/M | +/- | Matcup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | 109.0 | $5,300 | SF/PF | $5,500 | SF/PF | 34.0 | -10.0 | 27.5 | -3.3 | 17% | 1% | 14.7 | -4.2 | 2.1 | -0.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.81 | 0.20 | 0.82 | 0.26 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | 114.5 | $9,000 | SF/PF | $9,600 | PF/SF | 35.7 | -10.9 | 48.4 | -10.7 | 30% | -4% | 26.9 | -9.6 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 9.0 | 8.1 | -1.8 | 1.36 | 0.16 | 1.31 | 0.16 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | 110.3 | $8,000 | PF/C | $7,700 | PF | 35.4 | -9.1 | 44.4 | -13.4 | 29% | -6% | 24.0 | -9.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 | -3.2 | 1.25 | -0.07 | 1.18 | 0.00 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| LeBron James | LAL | 108.8 | $8,900 | SF/PF | $9,900 | PF/SF | 35.3 | -16.8 | 51.0 | -27.5 | 29% | 1% | 25.7 | -13.7 | 8.3 | -4.6 | 13.0 | 7.3 | -3.0 | 1.44 | -0.17 | 1.39 | -0.20 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
Note: The +/- columns show the difference between last year’s regular season and this year’s preseason. MIN = minutes per game, FP/G = fantasy points per game, USG = usage rate, PPG = points per game, APG = assists per game, PAPG = potential assists per game, RPG = rebounds per game, DK/M = DraftKings points per minute, FD/M = FanDuel points per minute.
Center (Projected Starters)
| Starter | Team | Total | DK | Pos | FD | Pos | MIN/G | +/- | FP/G | +/- | USG% | +/- | PPG | +/- | APG | +/- | PAPG | RPG | +/- | DK/M | +/- | FD/M | +/- | Matcup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | 109.0 | $7,800 | C | $7,900 | C | 32.7 | -7.2 | 39.7 | 0.2 | 27% | 3% | 21.8 | -3.5 | 3.0 | -1.5 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 1.21 | 0.35 | 1.16 | 0.40 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Al Horford | BOS | 114.5 | $5,200 | PF/C | $5,600 | C | 26.8 | -3.7 | 24.3 | -18.3 | 12% | -1% | 8.6 | -6.6 | 2.6 | -1.6 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -4.4 | 0.91 | -0.65 | 0.92 | -0.66 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | 110.3 | $6,700 | C | $7,800 | C | 34.1 | -12.3 | 37.9 | -16.1 | 15% | 0% | 14.0 | -6.0 | 1.3 | -0.3 | 2.1 | 12.9 | -3.2 | 1.11 | -0.11 | 1.14 | -0.18 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | 108.8 | $9,400 | C | $10,800 | C | 35.5 | -9.9 | 53.2 | -10.4 | 26% | 5% | 24.7 | -2.9 | 3.5 | -1.0 | 5.1 | 12.6 | -3.1 | 1.50 | 0.17 | 1.52 | 0.16 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
Note: The +/- columns show the difference between last year’s regular season and this year’s preseason. MIN = minutes per game, FP/G = fantasy points per game, USG = usage rate, PPG = points per game, APG = assists per game, PAPG = potential assists per game, RPG = rebounds per game, DK/M = DraftKings points per minute, FD/M = FanDuel points per minute.
Notable Bench Players
| Starter | Team | Total | DK | Pos | FD | Pos | MIN/G | +/- | FP/G | +/- | USG% | +/- | PPG | +/- | APG | +/- | PAPG | RPG | +/- | DK/M | +/- | FD/M | +/- | Matcup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Sims | NYK | 109.0 | $3,300 | PF/C | $3,600 | C | 13.0 | 0.3 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 6% | 0% | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.62 | 0.22 | 0.65 | 0.22 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | 109.0 | $3,600 | PG/SG | $4,300 | PG/SG | 19.5 | 8.5 | 14.9 | 11.8 | 16% | 10% | 8.3 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 1.5 | -0.8 | 0.77 | 0.19 | 0.76 | 0.15 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Cameron Payne | NYK | 109.0 | $4,200 | PG/SG | $3,800 | PG/SG | 16.7 | 8.4 | 14.6 | 10.0 | 19% | 5% | 7.4 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.88 | 0.11 | 0.85 | 0.11 | at BOS | 7:30 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | 114.5 | $4,400 | SF/PF | $3,900 | SF/PF | 22.0 | -4.5 | 17.5 | 6.0 | 15% | 5% | 9.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.80 | 0.54 | 0.77 | 0.56 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | 114.5 | $4,700 | PG/SG | $4,100 | PG | 22.3 | -0.2 | 20.5 | 12.4 | 17% | 6% | 9.6 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.92 | 0.57 | 0.89 | 0.54 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | 114.5 | $3,900 | C | $3,800 | C | 15.6 | 3.0 | 14.7 | 6.5 | 11% | 2% | 5.3 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.95 | 0.20 | 1.02 | 0.15 | vs NYK | 7:30 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | 110.3 | $4,900 | PF/C | $5,000 | C/PF | 24.2 | -5.8 | 25.8 | -1.1 | 22% | 6% | 13.5 | -0.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 5.2 | -0.9 | 1.07 | 0.27 | 1.06 | 0.28 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | 110.3 | $5,100 | PG/SG | $5,800 | SF/SG | 29.1 | -7.0 | 28.6 | -3.8 | 21% | -1% | 15.5 | -3.2 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | -0.2 | 0.98 | 0.14 | 0.96 | 0.11 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| Joe Ingles | MIN | 110.3 | $3,500 | SG/SF | $3,600 | SG | 17.2 | -3.8 | 12.9 | -0.2 | 11% | -2% | 4.4 | -1.4 | 3.0 | -0.2 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.75 | 0.20 | 0.73 | 0.25 | at LAL | 10:00 |
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | 108.8 | $3,500 | C | $4,000 | C | 12.5 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 8.7 | 12% | 0% | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.83 | 0.13 | 0.87 | 0.15 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | 108.8 | $3,800 | PG/SG | $3,800 | PG/SG | 19.8 | -5.8 | 8.5 | 0.7 | 11% | 8% | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.9 | -0.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | -0.2 | 0.43 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.14 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
| Max Christie | LAL | 108.8 | $4,500 | SG | $3,600 | SG | 14.1 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 13% | 2% | 4.2 | 3.4 | 0.9 | -0.1 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.67 | 0.00 | 0.67 | -0.02 | vs MIN | 10:00 |
Note: The +/- columns show the difference between last year’s regular season and this year’s preseason. MIN = minutes per game, FP/G = fantasy points per game, USG = usage rate, PPG = points per game, APG = assists per game, PAPG = potential assists per game, RPG = rebounds per game, DK/M = DraftKings points per minute, FD/M = FanDuel points per minute.
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