Tonight's featured NBA DFS Showdown matchup is a Western Conference battle between the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers. The Anthony Davis questionable tag is easily the most impactful piece of news that will be needed before we make any roster decisions.  

Let’s dive into the NBA DFS Showdown playbook breakdown!

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Total & Spread

  • Total: 232.5
  • Spread: POR -3

 

 

 

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Injury Updates

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Projected Starting Lineups

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DFS Captain / MVP Picks

Anthony Davis, DAL

(DK CPT - $17,100, UTIL - $11,400 / FD CPT - $20,700, UTIL - $13,800)

Davis is listed as questionable to play tonight, and he's the top overall play if he can suit up. He's averaged 1.49 FP/min this season and was playing mid-30s minutes before his most recent injury. 

Deni Avdija, POR 

(DK CPT - $18,000, UTIL - $12,000 / FD CPT - $21,300, UTIL - $14,200)

Avdija has been over 50 fantasy points in each of his last two games and has displayed an incredible ceiling all season long. He plays upper-30s minutes and contributes all across the stat sheet, giving him triple-double upside each time he takes the floor. 

Cooper Flagg, DAL 

(DK CPT - $14,100, UTIL - $9,400 / FD CPT - $18,600, UTIL - $12,400)

Flagg is in play for the top lineup regardless of Anthony Davis' final status, because he's flashed 60-fantasy point upside alongside AD multiple times this month. The number one pick has averaged 1.06 FP/min this season overall and 1.12 FP/min with Davis off the floor, so not a huge difference for him. He's played better and shown more upside as his rookie season has progressed. 

 

 


 

DFS Utility Picks

Donovan Clingan, POR 

(DK CPT - $12,600, UTIL - $8,400 / FD CPT - $14,100, UTIL - $9,400)

Clingan has now played at least 30 minutes in five of his last six games, and he's scored at least 38 DK points in four of them. Robert Williams is expected back, but Clingan should maintain that role with Jerami Grant still out. Dallas has allowed the most points in the paint this season, making it a great spot for the Blazers' bigs.  

Shaedon Sharpe, POR  

(DK CPT - $13,500, UTIL - $9,000 / FD CPT - $15,300, UTIL - $10,200)

Sharpe is leading the Blazers in usage this season and is up at almost 34% with Grant and Holiday off the court. He's consistently playing low-30s minutes and has flashed 50-fantasy point upside a few times this season. The massive usage provides a solid foundation and makes Sharpe a strong utility option. 

P.J. Washington, DAL 

(DK CPT - $11,100, UTIL - $7,400 / FD CPT - $16,500, UTIL - $11,000)

Washington averages more than 1.0 FP/min this season and plays mid-30s minutes. He has an extremely solid floor regardless of whether Davis suits up. 

Caleb Love, POR 

(DK CPT - $6,000, UTIL - $4,000 / FD CPT - $4,500, UTIL - $3,000)

Love has had a bigger role since Jerami Grant went down with an injury, playing at least 25 minutes in three straight games. He is still too cheap for that role and is a strong UTIL option. 

 

 

 

DFS Dart Throws

  • Max Christie, DAL (DK CPT - $7,200, UTIL - $4,800 / FD CPT - $7,500, UTIL - $5,000)
  • Toumani Camara, POR (DK CPT - $12,000, UTIL - $8,000 / FD CPT - $9,300, UTIL - $6,200)
  • Naji Marshall, DAL (DK CPT - $10,200, UTIL - $6,800 / FD CPT - $11,700, UTIL - $7,800)
  • Robert Williams, POR (DK CPT - $7,500, UTIL - $5,000 / FD CPT - $6,300, UTIL - $4,200)
  • Brandon Williams, DAL (DK CPT - $9,000, UTIL - $6,000 / FD CPT - $10,500, UTIL - $7,000)