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The weekend began with some monumental fantasy performances throughout the league, starting in Portland, where Paul George led the slate with nearly 57 fantasy points. However, it wasn't enough as the Clippers would fall to the Trail Blazers. Bam Adebayo managed to shed his questionable tag and finish right behind him, while Torrey Craig came out of nowhere to hit the 11x value mark during the loss to Brooklyn.
Not including the 5 pm matchup between the Celtics and Wizards, the "Main Slate" will begin at 7 pm and feature 10 contests throughout the National Basketball Association. Some news to monitor includes Cade Cunningham's potential debut against the Orlando Magic. The rookie may be facing a minutes cap, so fantasy managers should surely keep an eye on news that suggests otherwise. While a limited workload would certainly limit Cunningham's outlook, he may still see the floor enough to lower the projection of the red-hot Saddiq Bey, who's had a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/30/21. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You can also check out today's DraftKings NBA DFS lineup picks. Keep an eye on RotoBaller’s injury news to stay up to date before lineups are locked. Also, please give me a follow on Twitter @DennisMClausen, and feel free to say hello. Good luck!
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FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
DeMar DeRozan, SG/SF - vs. UTA ($7,500)
After landing in Chicago during the offseason, DeRozan is letting it known that he is more than just a mentor, but he also has plenty left to contribute moving forward. He blew a chance to lead the Bulls over the Knicks on Thursday. Still, the longtime Raptor has played excellent in the Windy City, ranking second on the team in minutes and scoring while taking an average of 18.4 shot attempts per contest, one of the highest marks of his career. While DeRozan's percentages are the best, he should continue to rack up fantasy points based on his volume alone.
Derrick White, PG/SG - @ MIL ($6,400)
The Spurs' rebuild has officially begun. Pop's countdown to retirement is also in full swing, so it appears as if things will continue to get rougher in San Antonio in the years ahead. Still, there have been some bright spots. Dejounte Murraycontinues to entrench himself as one of the most promising guards in the league. Jakob Poeltl is maintaining his dominance at the center position while White is playing better than ever. No, he isn't the most consistent on the offensive end. However, he is making his claim to take home Defensive Player of the Year honors. White has racked nine steals already, and more impressively, he also has six blocks. He had four swipes and a swat against the Bucks last weekend, and he also threw in 14 points and eight assists for good measure.
Also Consider: Zach LaVine ($8,400), Lonzo Ball ($6,700), RJ Barrett ($5,400), Grayson Allen ($4,900)
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FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/SF - vs. SAS ($11,300)
Out of all of the high-priced options available for this 10-game slate, The Freak may be the one to target. While he isn't the direct benefactor from the collective absences of Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez, he should still profit, nonetheless. Antetokounmpo has a favorable forecast from a Vegas standpoint. However, all major sportsbooks have him crushing his projections, which would put him in line to be featured in nearly all of the winning lineups on Sunday.
Khris Middleton, SF/SG - vs. SAS ($8,100)
We know how dominant Antetokounmpo can be, but Middleton should also thrive without Jrue Holiday or Brook Lopez in the mix. He has scored at least 34.9 fantasy points in four of his five games this season and is predicted to see a 3.5 percent bump in usage on Saturday against the Spurs. The veteran appears to be playing better than ever, and with a rostering cost of only $8,100, you can't look the other way on this one.
Also Consider: Domantas Sabonis ($9,100), Evan Mobley ($6,600), Mo Bamba ($6,400), Chris Duarte ($5,500), Keldon Johnson ($5,500), Jordan Nwora ($4,500),
FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Myles Turner, C/PF - @ TOR ($5,600)
There are probably many who will be hesitant on rolling with Turner on Saturday, and for good reason. Sure, he's been a disappointment most of the games he's played this year. Still, as his price continues to drop, the opportunity for redemption continues to grow. The 25-year-old is undoubtedly one of the most authoritative defensive presences throughout the league, and he can get hot offensively as well. Yes, this remains a risky selection. Yet, if Turner can turn things around against the Raptors, it will certainly pay off, especially for those not looking to spend a ton of dough for the guys in the middle.
Also Consider: Joel Embiid ($9,800), Nikola Vucevic ($8,700), Derrick Favors ($3,900)
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