We have a solid showdown matchup tonight between the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings. Each team is missing a key frontcourt contributor, with P.J. Washington listed as doubtful for the Mavericks and Keegan Murray out for the Kings. Let’s dive into the NBA DFS Showdown playbook breakdown for today’s game, kicking off at 11 pm ET!

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Total & Spread

  • Total: 230
  • Spread: LAL -3.5

 

 

 

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Updates

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Projected Starting Lineups

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DFS Captain / MVP Picks

Luka Doncic, LAL 

(DK CPT - $19,500, UTIL - $13,000 / FD MVP - $23,400, UTIL - $15,600)

Luka has massive upside every time he takes the floor, and he's averaging an absurd 1.76 FP/min with Austin Reaves out of the lineup this season. He's coming off a 38-point triple-double and has a chance to play 40 minutes. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL 

(DK CPT - $18,000, UTIL - $12,000 / FD MVP - $21,600, UTIL - $14,400)

Giannis has been back over 30 minutes in each of the last two games, and he possesses 80-fantasy point upside when he's at full strength. He's topped 50 FP in each of his previous four games and offers an elite floor/ceiling combination. 

LeBron James, LAL 

(DK CPT - $15,300, UTIL - $10,200 / FD MVP - $18,300, UTIL - $12,200)

41 years old looks pretty great on LeBron. He's been over 50 fantasy points in each of his last two games and is still playing at an elite level despite his advanced age. He's averaged 1.3 FP/min with Reaves off the floor this season. 

 

 

 

DFS Utility Picks

Kevin Porter, MIL 

(DK CPT - $13,800, UTIL - $9,200 / FD MVP - $16,200, UTIL - $10,800)

Porter may not have the same ceiling with Giannis back in the lineup, but he's still a very productive player. He has shown a floor of 33 fantasy points since Giannias returned, and even flashed 50-fantasy point upside while playing with Giannis against the Kings. 

Jake LaRavia, LAL 

(DK CPT - $9,600, UTIL - $6,400 / FD MVP - $11,400, UTIL - $7,600)

LaRavia has been playing upper-30 minutes, and he averages 0.83 FP/min with Reaves and Hachimura off the floor this season. He's a strong mid-range option that has flashed 40-fantasy point upside in this version of the Lakers rotation. 

Ryan Rollins, MIL 

(DK CPT - $12,900, UTIL - $8,600 / FD MVP - $15,000, UTIL - $10,000)

Similar to Porter, Rollins' ceiling has been impacted by the return of Giannis, but there is still plenty of room for production. Rollins has scored at least 26 fantasy points in each game since Giannis returned, and he flashed a 56-fantasy point performance against Charlotte while playing alongside Giannis. 

Kyle Kuzma, MIL 

(DK CPT - $6,900, UTIL - $4,600 / FD MVP - $6,900, UTIL - $4,600)

Kuzma has understandably seen a dip in production with Giannis back in the lineup, but we need to save money somewhere to get a couple of studs in our lineups. Kuzma and the other Bucks wings are certainly a way to do that. 

 

 

 

DFS Dart Throws

  • AJ Green, MIL (DK CPT - 6,300, UTIL - $4,200 / FD MVP - $4,200, UTIL - $2,800) 
  • Gary Trent, MIL (DK CPT - $3,900, UTIL - $2,600 / FD MVP - $2,700, UTIL - $1,800) 
  • Deandre Ayton, LAL (DK CPT - $10,800, UTIL - $7,200 / FD MVP - $13,200, UTIL - $8,800)
  • Jarred Vanderbilt, LAL (DK CPT - $6,000, UTIL - $4,000 / FD MVP - $5,100, UTIL - $3,400)Â