Tuesday's NBA DraftKings DFS picks revolve around a five-game slate packed with elite scoring opportunities and favorable matchups. Daily fantasy basketball players can build winning DFS lineups around Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant start, averaging 36 points and 16 rebounds per game through three contests. The 76ers-Wizards clash features rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe exploiting Washington's league-worst defense, while Tyrese Maxey continues his scorching stretch. Mid-range plays like Kelly Oubre and value picks including Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones offer salary relief for stacking premium talent. With multiple injury-impacted rotations across tonight's slate, DraftKings contestants can capitalize on increased usage rates and matchup advantages.
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Slate Overview
PHI at WAS: Sixers on three-game win streak; Wizards 0-1 at home
CHA at MIA: Hornets 1-1 on road; Heat on two-game win streak
NYK at MIL: Knicks 0-1 on road; Bucks 1-0 at home
SAC at OKC: Kings 0-1 on road; Thunder on four-game win streak
LAC at GSW: Clippers 0-1 on road; Warriors 2-0 at home
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Injuries to Monitor
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PHI - Dominick Barlow (elbow), Jared McCain (thumb), Paul George (knee): OUT
WAS - Tre Johnson (back): Questionable; Bilal Coulibaly (thumb): OUT
CHA - Tre Mann (jaw): Questionable; Josh Green (shoulder), Brandon Miller (shoulder), Grant Williams (knee): OUT
MIA - Norman Powell (groin): Questionable; Tyler Herro (ankle): OUT
NYK - Guerschon Yabusele (knee): Questionable; Miles McBride (personal), Mitchell Robinson (ankle): OUT
MIL - Kevin Porter (ankle): OUT
SAC - Keegan Murray (thumb): OUT
OKC - Chet Holmgren (back), Isaiah Joe (knee), Jalen Williams (knee): OUT
LAC - Bradley Beal (back): OUT
GSW - De'Anthony Melton (knee): OUT
Elite Players
Guards
Tyrese Maxey, 76ers 
($9,500) at Wizards
Maxey is off to one of the hottest starts among anyone in the league, with two 40-point games within his first three outings. He is also putting up numbers across the board, averaging 4.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.0 steals over three outings. He faces a great opportunity to keep it rolling with a matchup against the Wizards, who are giving up the league's fourth-most points per game.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks 
($8,100) at Bucks
Brunson topped 30 points in each of his last two outings and is averaging 30.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.0 steals on the season. He has a good chance to stand out against the Bucks, who are shorthanded in the backcourt, and who are giving up the league's fifth-most steals per game to opposing point guards.
Forwards/Centers
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers 
($7,600) at Warriors
After a quiet display in the season opener, Leonard bounced back with two solid performances, including 55.0 DK points in the most recent outing, where he racked up 30 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals. He faces a challenging matchup lined up across from Jimmy Butler, but the Warriors are giving up the league's fourth-most points per game to opposing small forwards, which should mean that he continues to find a way to fill it up.
Miles Bridges, Hornets 
($7,500) at Heat
Bridges topped 40 DK points in his first two games, before finishing with 34.0 in the most recent outing. He is averaging 19.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.7 steals per game, and he should be able to make the most of the matchup against the Heat, who are giving up the league's sixth-most points and fourth-most rebounds per game to opposing power forwards.
Bam Adebayo, Heat 
($8,000) vs. Hornets
Adebayo logged double-doubles in two of his last three outings and amassed a season-high 40.8 DK points in the most recent game. He faces a tough matchup against a Hornets frontcourt that is off to a strong start, but he must continue to step up as a top offensive contributor while his squad remains without Tyler Herro.
Expected Chalk
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 
($11,800) vs. Knicks
Despite not receiving the same hype as some of his counterparts, Antetokounmpo is off to a monstrous start to the season, averaging 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds 7.0 assists and 1.0 blocks per game. He delivered a whopping 80.0 DK points in his most recent outing and has topped 60 each time out this season. He is likely to keep up the dominant play with a home matchup against the Knicks, after he averaged 26.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 blocks through three meetings last season.
Mid-Range Money
VJ Edgecombe, 76ers ($6,500) at Wizards
The rookie is turning heads with his super-hot start to the season, as he is averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 steals through three outings. He did not waste any time making a statement, delivering a season-high 34 points in his debut game and turning in a 26-point performance in the most recent outing. He has a great chance to keep rolling against the Wizards, who are giving up the league's eighth-highest field-goal percentage.
Kelly Oubre, 76ers ($5,700) at Wizards
Oubre continues to provide great energy on both ends of the floor, exemplified best by his most recent performance, where he produced 25 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, a steal and two blocks for a total of 52.0 DK points. He faces an ideal opportunity to continue to shine against the Wizards, who have struggled defensively to start the campaign.
Value Picks
Kris Dunn, Clippers ($3,500) at Warriors
Dunn offers solid support in the backcourt and does a great job bolstering his production on the defensive end. He is averaging 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals through three games and is up for a boost with Bradley Beal sidelined.
Derrick Jones, Clippers ($3,700) at Warriors
Jones is a versatile contributor for the Clippers, able to step up in different areas where he is needed most. He is up for a good chance to get his offense going against the Warriors, who are giving up the league's second-most points per game to opposing power forwards.
Nikola Jovic, Heat ($4,100) vs. Hornets
Jovic has the potential to make an impact across the stat sheet and is averaging 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.7 steals through three games. He will continue to be in line for extended action while the Heat remain shorthanded, and he could pad his stats against the Hornets, who are giving up the league's eighth-most free throws per game.
