It's the first big slate of the NBA season. Which players stand out on FanDuel?
| Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Team | Rec |
| #1 |
Los Angeles Clippers
LAC
|
1-0 |
| #2 |
Los Angeles Lakers
LAL
|
0-1 |
| #3 |
Houston Rockets
HOU
|
0-0 |
| Likelihoods | Efficiency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nERD | Playoffs | Champs | Proj W | Proj L | Offense | Defense |
| 74.9 | 99.7% | 34.4% | 55.3 | 26.8 | 116.9 | 106.5 |
| 73.7 | 99.6% | 27.0% | 53.8 | 28.3 | 106.5 | 116.9 |
| 67.1 | 97.3% | 7.5% | 50.7 | 31.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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D.J. Augustin starting for Magic in Wednesday's opener
Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin will start in Wednesday's season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What It Means:
Augustin will be joined by Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac, and Nikola Vucevic in the starting lineup as the Magic roll out the same unit that earned them a playoff berth last season. Markelle Fultz is expected to be the first man off the bench.
numberFire's models expect Augustin to score 25.3 FanDuel points on Wednesday. He's priced at $4,800.
Source:
Josh Robbins, The Athletic
Anthony Davis has 25-point double-double in Lakers debut
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis scored 25 points (8-of-21 field goals, 9-of-14 free throws) with 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, and 3 turnovers in 32.4 minutes of a 112-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
What It Means:
Davis missed both of his 3-point attempts and was uncharacteristically inefficient in his first game in purple and gold, but he made up for it with a solid all-around effort. The big man should fare better when the Lakers aren't facing one of the best defenses in the NBA. Their next game is at home on Friday versus the Utah Jazz.
Davis scored 46.0 FanDuel points in his Lakers debut. numberFire's models project him for 25.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.6 blocks, and 0.7 3-pointers per game over the rest of the year.
Danny Green leads Lakers, breaks franchise record in debut
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Danny Green scored 28 points (10-of-14 field goals, 1-of-1 free throws) with 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, and 7 3-pointers in a 112-102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in Tuesday's season opener.
What It Means:
Green led the team in scoring and broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's franchise record for most points in a Lakers debut. Anthony Davis was close with 25. He scored 18 in the third quarter alone. Green is highly unlikely to maintain this sort of production or efficiency throughout the season. He also figures to see less usage when Kyle Kuzma (left foot stress reaction) and Rajon Rondo (calf) are active. The Lakers' next game is on Friday against the Utah Jazz.
Green scored 33.0 FanDuel points on Tuesday. numberFire's models project him for 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 2.3 triples per contest over the rest of the season.
Pascal Siakam starts season with 34 points, 18 boards for Raptors
Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam scored 34 points (11-of-26 field goals, 10-of-11 free throws) with 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, 2 3-pointers, and 4 turnovers in 38.2 minutes of a 130-122 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
What It Means:
Siakam stepped in seamlessly for the departed Kawhi Leonard as the Raptors' new number-one option, setting a new career-high in field goal attempts. He also matched his high-water marks in offensive boards and made free throws, and came a rebound shy of tying his personal-best on the glass. The 25-year-old also joined Vince Carter as the only players in Raptors history with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists in a game. Toronto will play the Boston Celtics on Friday.
Siakam led all players with 62.1 FanDuel points on Tuesday. numberFire's models project him for 21.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.3 triples per contest over the rest of the season.
Brandon Ingram checks all boxes in Pelicans' loss
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram scored 22 points (8-of-19 field goals, 4-of-4 free throws) with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 3-pointers, and 2 turnovers in 35.1 minutes of a 130-122 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.
What It Means:
Ingram paced the Pelicans in scoring and field goals and also contributed in every statistical category, something he only accomplished in six games last season. Zion Williamson (knee) is expected to miss at least the first six weeks, so Ingram should continue to thrive. The Pelicans play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday in their home opener.
Ingram scored 42.5 FanDuel points on Tuesday. numberFire's models project him for 17.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 0.7 triples per contest over the rest of the season.
Kawhi Leonard scores game-high 30 points in Clippers debut
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points (10-of-19 field goals, 9-of-10 free throws) with 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 3-pointer, and 6 turnovers in a 112-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
What It Means:
Leonard was on brand in his Clippers debut, playing well on both sides of the ball while securing the victory. He's taking on a larger role offensively while Paul George (shoulders) is sidelined, but Leonard is expected to remain the focal point all season. The Clippers will play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Kawhi scored 43.5 FanDuel points on Tuesday. numberFire's models project him for 25.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.7 blocks, and 2.0 triples per contest over the rest of the season.
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