NBA Expert Picks Preview: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Glean insight from the best minds in the industry as they list picks they’ll actually be targeting in their tournament games, along with detailed analysis and reasoning.
Author Disclaimer: Please remember, these picks are not necessarily safe for your 50/50-H2H games. They are intended to separate yourself from the herd in an attempt to be contrarian and different. The most logical outcomes don’t always play out on a given NBA slate, so we are looking for the guys that may surprise, that few will roster.
Tuesday, November 18
Point Guard
Reggie Jackson: $8,500 (vs. Utah Jazz) – Jackson’s level of consistency has been unmatched this season. He has played at least 37 minutes and has scored at least 32.5 fantasy points in every single game this season. He has a high usage rate of 26.6 and a nice matchup against the Jazz who are ranked 23rd against PGs this season. This will likely be a slow-paced game, but Jackson will have his fingerprints all over it. He may be a little under-owned tonight with some of the other PG options available.
Jeff Teague: $7,000 (vs. L.A. Lakers) – It’s very tempting to stack the Hawks against the Lakers tonight. Not only are the Lakers the worst defensive team in the league, but they are also one of the fastest-paced teams as well. Teague is averaging 15 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists per game this season. He has a high usage rate of 24.2 and a terrific matchup against Jeremy Lin and the Lakers, who are ranked 29th in fantasy points allowed to opposing PGs this season.
Shooting Guard
Kobe Bryant: $8,800 (vs. Atlanta Hawks) – The Lakers may not be winning games, but Kobe has to be happy with his role in the offense. Kobe has an insane usage rate of 38.4 which is by far the highest usage rate of any player in the NBA. He is averaging 24.4 shot attempts per game and it doesn’t appear that it’s going to change anytime soon. His price has gone up, but he’s still in play at $8,800. He also draws a nice matchup against the uptempo Hawks, who are ranked 27th against SGs this season.
Tyreke Evans: $7,200 (vs. Sacramento Kings) – While Jrue Holiday is the PG, Evans is the primary ball-handler in this offense. His usage rate of 25.8 is much higher than Holiday’s usage rate of 21.1. Evans is also a much better rebounder. At this point, there is no reason to use Holiday over Evans. While his matchup against the Kings tonight is tough on paper, he is facing his former team so there the revenge factor comes into play here. In three meetings against the Kings last year, Evans averaged 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists per game.
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