The Saturday NBA main slate features seven games but our focus for DFS lineups can really zero in primarily on three matchups. The Warriors/Rockets features by far the highest Vegas total eclipsing the second highest by almost 20 points. The Bucks/Sixers game will provide a lot of value options with some key players missing on both sides. Finally, the Raptors/Timberwolves game has a tight Vegas line and the second highest total on the slate. Focus on these three games when building lineups.

Note that some of the stats referenced in this article are my custom DvP calculations that combine both season and last five games data along with blending similar positions production allowed together.

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Karl-Anthony Towns (C – MIN): $9,300 vs TOR
There are a few high-priced studs on the slate that I am okay paying up for including the Warriors duo (Steph Curry and Kevin Durant) in a high scoring game, the Pelicans’ twin towers (Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins) in a bounce-back spot and Joel Embiid against a weak Bucks’ interior. However, there is one stud who comes with a price tag over $1,000 cheaper with just as much upside in Karl-Anthony Towns. He is playing at home where he has averaged about five more DraftKings points per game this season and faces a Raptors’ defense that has allowed increased production to opposing centers in points (+8.7%), rebounds (+1.3%) and assists (+6.0%). Look for KAT to purr.