With just a mini three-game slate on Tuesday that includes one game (Spurs/Mavericks) that is almost unplayable our choices to build DFS lineups is very narrow. The biggest decision is if you should play James Harden or not as the only stud option on the slate. My take is that he is playing too well right now to leave him off your lineup since there are not enough high-upside mid-range options to pivot too.

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One Stud

James Harden (PG/SG – HOU): $12,300 vs TOR
As I stated in the open, I don’t see a path to skipping past Harden when building your DFS lineups on Tuesday. He has the highest floor and upside by far on the slate and has been running hot recently with at least 58 DraftKings points in four straight games. Plug him in and move on.

Core Plays

DeMar DeRozan (SG/SF): $8,000 @ HOU
This spot comes down to a decision between teammates, DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. Both players have seen a price hike for Tuesday’s matchup with the Rockets, so I will lean toward DeRozan who has been more consistent this season and has a higher ceiling if he gets in a shooting match with Harden.