The blockbuster trade between the Clippers and Pistons on Monday shuffling six players between the two teams opens the door for some DFS value and opportunity. Both teams will likely be taking the court with limited players dressed for their matchups on Tuesday. Players from these teams should be prevalent when building your DFS lineups. There are also a variety of other players to monitor their availability leading up to tipoff on the nine-game Tuesday slate. It should be a wild one!

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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One Stud

James Harden (PG/SG – HOU): $11,200
There are numerous high-priced studs to give consideration to in addition to James Harden. Most notably Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis. However, I’m going to give Harden the nod as my “One Stud”. The Rockets may be without Chris Paul who is questionable and have already ruled out Trevor Ariza. Both of those players out would propel Harden’s usage rate up to 41.5%, a 3.3% increase. Harden also has a sensational matchup against a Magic defense that has allowed the second most DraftKings points to opposing SGs this season.