This article is part of our DraftKings NBA series.
Slate Overview - Main Slate
ATL at DET: Hawks 1-2 on road; Pistons 1-3 at home
NOP at ORL: Pelicans on three-game slide; Magic on five-game slide, 2-0 at home
IND at CHA: Pacers on two-game win streak; Hornets 2-3 at home
BKN at BOS: Nets 1-2 at home; Celtics 2-1 at home
GSW at CLE: Warriors on five-game win streak; Cavs 9-0, undefeated
PHX at DAL: Suns on six-game win streak; Mavs 4-2 at home
MIL at NYK: Bucks 1-4 on road; Knicks on two-game slide
WAS at MEM: Wizards on two-game slide; Grizzlies 3-2 at home
HOU at OKC: Rockets on two-game win streak; Thunder 3-0 at home
MIA at DEN: Heat on two-game slide; Nuggets on three-game win streak
POR at MIN: Trail Blazers 2-3 on road; Timberwolves on two-game win streak
For the latest spreads and over/unders, visit RotoWire's NBA Odds page. There you can also find player props, futures, picks, articles and sportsbook bonus codes.
Injuries to Monitor
For all the latest updates, visit RotoWire's NBA Injury News page and our comprehensive NBA Injury Report.
ATL - De'Andre Hunter (knee), Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring), Vit Krejci (thigh): OUT
DET - Jalen Duren (ankle), Ausar Thompson (illness): OUT
NOP - Zion Williamson (thigh): Questionable; Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (shoulder), CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand), Trey Murphy (hamstring): OUT
ORL - Paolo Banchero (oblique), Wendell Carter (foot): OUT
IND - T.J. McConnell (illness): Questionable; Aaron Nesmith (ankle): OUT
CHA - Nick Richards (ribs), Mark Williams (foot), Miles Bridges (knee): OUT
BOS - Luke Kornet (hamstring): Doubtful; Jaylen Brown (hip), Kristaps Porzingis (foot): OUT
GSW - Brandin Podziemski (illness), Draymond Green (knee): Questionable
CLE - Dean Wade (illness): Questionable; Max Strus (ankle): OUT
DAL - Maxi Kleber (hamstring): Doubtful; Dante Exum (wrist), Dereck Lively (shoulder), P.J. Washington (knee): OUT
MIL - Gary Trent (back): Questionable; Khris Middleton (ankle): OUT
NYK - Cameron Payne (hamstring): Questionable; Precious Achiuwa (hamstring), Mitchell Robinson (ankle): OUT
WAS - Kyle Kuzma (groin): OUT
MEM - John Konchar (quadriceps): Questionable; GG Jackson (foot), Vince Williams (leg), Marcus Smart (ankle), Desmond Bane (oblique), Ja Morant (hip): OUT
HOU - Steven Adams (knee): Questionable
OKC - Isaiah Hartenstein (hand), Kenrich Williams (knee), Jaylin Williams (hamstring): OUT
MIA - Jaime Jaquez (illness): Questionable
DEN - Jamal Murray (concussion): Questionable; Aaron Gordon (calf): OUT
POR - Matisse Thybulle (knee): OUT
Elite Players
Guards
Cade Cunningham, Pistons 
($8,700) vs. Hawks
Cunningham topped 50 DK points in each of the last two games as he delivered back-to-back triple-doubles. He faces another great chance to thrive in a favorable matchup against the Hawks thanks to a significant size advantage at point guard. The Hawks also give up the league's fifth-most points and fifth-most rebounds per game to opposing point guards.
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves 
($9,300) vs. Trail Blazers
Edwards continues to shine as one of the league's top scorers, averaging 28.0 points per game on an average of 48.2 percent shooting from the field. He is coming off a season-best 55.5 DK-point effort in his last outing and faces a prime opportunity to keep the momentum going with a matchup against the Trail Blazers, who are giving up the league's second-most points per game to opposing shooting guards.
Forwards/Centers
Jimmy Butler, Heat 
($7,500) at Nuggets
Butler delivered a season-high 27 points in the game-before last and is averaging 19.6 points on 52.3 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals across his last five outings. He is up for a solid opportunity to shine against the Nuggets, who will be without one of their top defenders, Aaron Gordon, and who are giving up the league's fourth-most points per game to opposing small forwards.
Pascal Siakam, Pacers 
($7,800) at Hornets
Siakam faces an advantageous matchup against the Hornets, who are significantly shorthanded in the frontcourt, and who give up the league's second-most free throws per game to opposing power forwards. Siakam is averaging 19.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game on the season, including three outings with more than 45 DK points.
Chet Holmgren, Thunder 
($8,300) vs. Rockets
Holmgren is averaging 16.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.9 blocks per game, including a season-high of 62.5 DK points and more than 30 DK points in each of his last three outings. He should do well against the Rockets, who are giving up the league's 10th-most points, 10th-most rebounds, third-most blocks and seventh-most free throws to opposing centers.
Expected Chalk
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 
($11,200) at Knicks
Antetokounmpo topped 50 DK points in six of his seven appearances this season, including a high of 71 DK points in a loss to the Cavs on November 7. He has a good opportunity to come up with another strong performance against the Knicks, who are giving up the league's fifth-highest field-goal percentage to opposing power forwards. He should also have an extra bit of motivation to help his squad get back on track after their 2-6 start to the campaign.
Mid-Range Money
Jose Alvarado, Pelicans 
($5,700) at Magic
Alvarado produced a season-high 46 DK points in his last outing and is averaging 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.4 steals across five consecutive starts. He is in line for another starting appearance while the Pelicans remain shorthanded in the backcourt, and he should do well against the Magic, who are giving up the league's seventh-most points and third-highest shooting percentage to opposing point guards.
Dyson Daniels, Hawks 
($5,700) at Pistons
Daniels continues to pad his stats by making a major impact on the defensive end, averaging 2.4 steals per game. He should also continue to see a significant amount of playing time while the Hawks remain shorthanded at the wing. Additionally, he has a good chance to prosper against the Pistons, who are giving up the league's fifth-most turnovers per game.
Value Picks
Tristan da Silva, Magic 
($4,100) vs. Pelicans
Da Silva is expected to pick up a fourth consecutive start for the shorthanded Magic. The rookie is averaging 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 29.3 minutes per game across his last three outings and faces a favorable matchup against the Pelicans, who are missing their best wing defender, Herbert Jones. The Pelicans are also giving up the league's seventh-highest three-point shooting percentage to opposing small forwards.
Naji Marshall, Mavericks 
($4,800) vs. Suns
Marshall is up for a second straight start while the Mavericks remain shorthanded in the frontcourt. He faces a tough matchup against the Suns, but he should find room to pad his stats as they are giving up the league's ninth-most rebounds per game. Marshall also delivered a season-best 20 points in the game-before last.
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons ($4,300) vs. Hawks
Stewart is in line for the start, as Jalen Duren is sidelined by injury. Stewart topped 25 DK points in each of the last two games and is likely to stuff the stat sheet in extended minutes.
